Garmin Jr.™

Garmin Jr.™

by Garmin

7.4K ratings
1223 reviews
Free

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Released
November 17, 2016
Updated
October 28, 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 users say about Garmin Jr.™

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What's New in Garmin Jr.™

7.7

October 28, 2026

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

User reviews

Great

It’s great you can text your kid and they can text you but it coast money to text your kid

App has stopped working

The app has stopped working. Unable to connect to daughters watch anymore on iPhone or android. Have tried everything.

Babin

This watch is great for communicating with my 9 year old son and finding his location.

Kid’s Garmin Bounce 2

This incredible piece of technology gives parents exactly what they desire: constant piece of mind about their child! This watch is the perfect device for our precious 10 year old as it gives him a bit more freedom that he’s been craving for. The watch is every parent’s best friend! Two-way calling & texting plus a live locator! What more could we ask for? Our son also loves the step counter & is inspired to reach 10,000 daily! Thank you Garmin for caring about children & parents alike!❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️
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Terrible connection to watch.

The watch does not receive the majority of my messages even with 3 lte bars or when on wifi. The app receives info sent from watch and messages instantly. We can be in the same room both on wifi with 30 mins gone by and no message received in watch. The live track has only worked 1 time out of 20 tries,the refresh never works. Keep getting told it must be lte connection. We both hav 3 bars!! Garmin and the bounce product are terrible!!
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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

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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

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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.