# GizmoHub

> Call, locate, stay connected.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id921596283](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id921596283)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id921596283`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Verizon Wireless
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (14,755 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.3.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2014-11-22
- **Size:** 99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gizmohub/id921596283)
- **Website:** [https://www.verizon.com/solutions-and-services/add-ons/safety/verizon-gizmohub/](https://www.verizon.com/solutions-and-services/add-ons/safety/verizon-gizmohub/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.verizon.com/about/privacy/](http://www.verizon.com/about/privacy/)

## Description

The GizmoHub app lets you locate, call, and stay in control of your child’s GizmoWatch. You can speak, exchange messages, and invite trusted contacts to communicate with your child, all while keeping their information safe. Features include location monitoring with alerts, calls/text/video to the GizmoWatch, and control over who can reach them. You can also assign an SOS contact for instant notifications, track steps, and set daily exercise reminders, giving you peace of mind.

Getting started is quick: download the GizmoHub app, create a GizmoHub account, and pair your phone with the GizmoWatch. Use it to stay connected and protected as your child stays active.

## Rankings

- #14,422 — Overall

## Review summary

GizmoHub is valued for kid-friendly features like texting, location tracking, and safety controls, making it appealing as a standalone watch for children. However, many reviews highlight reliability problems: frequent sign-ins/logouts, messaging visibility issues, location gaps, and glitches after updates. Some users report carrier-specific issues (especially with Verizon). Overall sentiment is mixed: the concept is praised, but users want stronger stability and more reliable messaging/location performance.

### Pros

- Text messaging and communication with kids via the Gizmo watch (including sending messages, lists, photos, and audio)
- Location tracking to see where kids are and stay connected
- Strong safety features and parental controls for peace of mind
- Standalone watch-phone capability for teens/kids (phone-free communication)
- Positive overall value for families and ease of staying connected with loved ones

### Cons

- Reliability and stability issues: frequent sign-outs, login problems, and general app glitches
- Messages not consistently appearing or disappearing/delayed delivery
- Location feature not always visible or accurate, reducing usefulness
- Carrier-related connectivity problems (notably Verizon) complicating setup and use
- Update glitches that cause calls to drop or other features to fail or behave erratically

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id921596283)