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Gizmo Watch 4
Create and Send a Text Message

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Gizmo Watch 4
Create and Send a Text Message

Follow these instructions to send a text message from your Gizmo Watch 4.

Before you begin

The Gizmo Watch 4 can only text or call contacts set up through the Verizon Family app by designated caregivers.

Steps

  1. From the Home screen, swipe left then tap the desired contact.
    To add contacts, refer to Add a Contact.
  2. Tap the
    Messaging icon
    .
  3. Do any of the following:
    • Type and send a message using the QWERTY keyboard:
      1. Tap the
        abc icon
        .
      2. Use the keyboard to type a message then tap the
        Send icon
        .
        Swipe left or right on the keyboard to use hidden keys
      3. Preview the message then tap the
        Send icon
        again to confirm and send.
    • Tap the
      Messaging icon
      again then select from the list of pre-written messages.
    • Tap the
      Microphone icon
      to record a voice message.
    • Tap the
      Video icon
      to send a video.
    • Tap the
      Camera icon
      to send a picture.
    • Send a message using Speak-to-Text:
      1. Tap the
        Keyboard icon
        .
      2. Tap the
        Microphone icon
        .
      3. Tap the
        Microphone icon
        again.
      4. Speak your message then tap the
        Stop button
        .
      5. Preview the message then tap the
        Send icon
        .