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GizmoWatch - Activate / Set Up Device

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GizmoWatch - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to set up your child's GizmoWatch using the GizmoHub app.
  • Prior to activating your device, ensure:
    • The companion smartphone is connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network.
    • All devices (Guardians, Caregivers, etc.) update the GizmoHub app (Google Play™ Store or Apple® 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.
  • If you're activating a replacement GizmoWatch, delete the previous device.
  1. Power the watch on by pressing the
    Power button
    .
    Gizmo front screen
  2. Open the
    GizmoHub app
    GizmoHub app icon on the companion smartphone.
    If necessary, install the GizmoHub app via the Play Store or App Store.
  3. Tap the
    Checkmark icon
    Checkmark icon on the watch.
  4. From the 'Let's Get Started!' screen, choose one of the following:
  5. Enter your email address and password, then tap
    Sign In
    .
    To sign in with a Google™ account, tap
    Sign in with Google
    .
    Gizmo Sign In Screen
  6. Tap
    Add Your Child's Info
    then enter the required info (e.g., Name, Gender, Birth Month, etc.).
    If you're activating a replacement GizmoWatch, skip to step 8.
  7. Tap
    Add Child
    .
  8. Tap
    Add Gizmo
    .
  9. Tap
    Get Started
    .
    If prompted, tap
    Allow
    .
  10. Tap 'Scan QR Code' or tap 'Don't have a QR code' then follow the onscreen instructions.
    Tap 'Scan QR Code' or tap 'Don't have a QR code' then follow the onscreen instructions
  11. Tap the
    Checkmark icon
    Checkmark icon on the GizmoWatch to finish the pairing process.
  12. From the 'Add... number to your contacts' screen tap one of the following:
    If prompted, tap
    OK
    .
    • Yes, add to contacts
    • Don't add to contacts
  13. From the 'Success!' screen, tap
    Continue
    .
  14. Tap
    Set Up PIN
    .
    If you don't want a Security PIN, tap
    Skip
    .
    Tap Set Up PIN
  15. Enter a security PIN, enter it again to confirm then tap
    Save
    .
  16. Tap
    OK
    .
  17. Once the GizmoHub navigation screen appears, tap
    X
    to enter the app.
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