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Gizmo Watch 4
Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-06 21:28:44.539

Gizmo Watch 4
Activate / Set Up Device

Activate your Gizmo Watch 4 to get started. This ensures you can make calls and send messages.

Before you begin

If you're having trouble pairing your Gizmo Watch 4 during setup, perform a Factory Data Reset.
Before activating your Gizmo Watch 4, ensure:
  • the Verizon Family app is installed on the companion smartphone via the Google Play™ Store or the Apple® App Store®.
  • The companion smartphone is connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network.
  • All devices (Guardians, Caregivers, etc.) update the Verizon Family app (Play Store or App Store ).
  • The date and time settings on the parent device are set automatically.
  • You don't have a data, text or Caller ID block on either the Gizmo device or the caregiver's smartphone.

Steps

  1. Power on the watch by holding the
    Power button
    then wait for audible prompts telling you that it's connecting to Verizon.
  2. Open the
    Verizon Family app
    on the companion smartphone.
  3. To continue, tap the
    Checkmark icon
    on the watch.
    The watch is activated when it reads out the Gizmo's mobile number.
  4. From the Let's Get Started screen, select one of the following:
  5. Enter your email address and password, then tap
    Sign In
    or tap
    Sign in with Google
    to sign in with a Google™ account.
  6. Tap on the
    Profiles tab
    then tap
    Add
    .
  7. Tap
    Add Child with Gizmo Watch
    then enter the needed info (e.g., Name, Birth Date, etc.).
  8. Tap
    Scan QR Code
    or
    Don't see a QR code
    then follow the onscreen instructions.
  9. Tap the
    Checkmark icon
    on your Gizmo Watch 4 to finish the pairing process.
  10. From the Add this Gizmo to your contacts screen, tap an option (e.g., Create contact, No thanks).
  11. Once the pairing is confirmed, tap
    Continue
    .
  12. If prompted, tap
    Set up PIN
    , follow the onscreen prompts or tap
    Skip
    .
  13. To continue, tap the
    Checkmark icon
    on your Gizmo Watch 4.
  14. From the Set watch face screen, swipe left or right to select a watch face (i.e., Default, Bubbles, Mosaic, etc.) then tap
    Set as watch face
    .