Garmin Jr.™

Garmin Jr.™

by Garmin

7.2K ratings
646 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 29, 2016
  • July 17, 2026

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This app helps parents manage their child's activity, sleep, and chores when paired with a compatible wearable. It also offers communication features and location tracking for added safety.

Activity and sleep tracking
Chore management and rewards
Location tracking
Text and voice messaging
Family boundary alerts
Family challenges
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What's New in Garmin Jr.™

7.5.1

July 17, 2026

Thanks for using Garmin Jr.! We routinely release updates to create a better experience, improve performance and fix bugs.

User reviews

Updates erase your history - takes forever to work…

Garmin Jr. takes so long to connect to my son’s watch that it’s more beneficial to go out looking on my own.

Messages take so long to be delivered, it’s often the next day either of us receive them.

Last updates wiped my entire text history.

This would all be fine in 2015. But it’s 2026…

Wow

Rilly good

Meets our needs

Needed an exchange and customer service was great. Watch does what we need it to

Great first step to independence

This has been a great tool for our 8 year old to gain some independence. Going to a new camp it’s also been so helpful to stay connected during the day

Not receiving message notifications through the app anymore.

I love that I can see my child’s whereabouts and communicate with them. For the past few months, my child has been sending messages and maybe the app isn’t working properly? I am not notified of the message and only know it’s there if I go into the app where before, the message would come through as a notification. I’ve tried updates and reconnecting and nothing has changed. A little disappointed in the app/product.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Watch time and date resets unexpectedly

Bug

App crashes when trying to access certain features

Bug

Coins and rewards not syncing properly between watch and app

Bug

Activity data not accurately recorded

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add GPS tracking capability

Feature

Improve app responsiveness and stability

Feature

Expand game and story content

Feature

Allow more customization of chores and rewards

Feature

Enhance sleep tracking and reporting

Feature

FAQ

What does the Garmin Jr. app do?

The Garmin Jr. app, when paired with a compatible Garmin kid's wearable, allows parents to track their child's activity and sleep, manage chores and rewards, and encourage daily activity. It also offers communication features and location tracking for enhanced safety.

What are the key features of the Garmin Jr. app?

Key features include activity and sleep tracking, chore assignment and reward management, location tracking, the ability to send and receive texts and voice messages, setting up family boundaries with alerts, and creating family challenges to promote activity.

Is the Garmin Jr. app free to use?

Yes, the Garmin Jr. app is free to download and use. However, to utilize LTE features such as calling, messaging, and location tracking, an active subscription plan is necessary.

What devices is the Garmin Jr. app compatible with?

The app is designed to be used with compatible Garmin kid's wearable devices. Parents will need to have the app loaded on their compatible smartphone to manage their child's device and features.

How can parents use the Garmin Jr. app for safety?

Parents can use the app to track their child's location on a map, set up geofenced boundaries, and receive alerts when their child enters or leaves these designated areas. They can also communicate with their child via text or voice messages.