Garmin Jr.™

Garmin Jr.™

by Garmin

7.3K ratings
782 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 26, 2016
  • September 2, 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.™

7.6

September 2, 2026

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

User reviews

Disappointing GPS and connectivity signal between watch and phone app

I bought this watch and downloaded the app so that my daughter could contact me anytime she wants. I paid the yearly subscription to have call and message connectivity. Sometimes her messages never get through to me. I also find call connectivity is poor sometimes to the point that she cannot call me and I cannot call her. Her location can also be late in updating also sometimes. It’s random when this happens but makes it difficult to rely on it. This is when we are both in city areas that have good mobile phone coverage. Disappointing.
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For a company like Garmin this app the worst they can come up with !

Do better Garmin! I know you can !

Yay for Garmin Jr. 🥳🙂😊⌚️

The best watch app.

Does not locate fast enough

The app fails to update location, and take several app re-launches to do so.

Only works in wifi range

The app only connects to the watch when it’s in wifi range, even though I paid for the LTE subscription. I got this watch for when my daughter walks home from school and it doesn’t work. Terribly frustrating and disappointing.

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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.