I was searching for info on this watch and found this thread. I am also interested in how the reminders work? I would like my child to be more independent with all their Zoom lessons. Can you set reminders to vibrate or beep for certain times of a day with a written reminder? "Math Zoom" at 11am for example?

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks for your answers, but my questions are specifically regarding the Verizon Gizmo Watch only. I have looked at several other devices already, and haven't made any decisions yet - I need more info about the *Gizmo* to decide.

We have one for my 6th grader who has mild ADHD. I have it set to remind him to go to tutoring 2x a week, etc. You have to add the reminders through the app which is kind of a pain but it does work. It's set on quiet mode so it just appears on his watch face with no noise. We like it a lot because I can also text him if his pickup schedule changes, for example, and he can call/text me if he needs me. There are no games on it so nothing to lock down, and it's on his wrist so he can't lose it (2 disadvantages to a phone). It's not expensive, the monthly charges are low. It works well for us.

Thanks so much! When it's in silent mode, does it vibrate?

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for your answers, but my questions are specifically regarding the Verizon Gizmo Watch only. I have looked at several other devices already, and haven't made any decisions yet - I need more info about the *Gizmo* to decide.

We have one for my 6th grader who has mild ADHD. I have it set to remind him to go to tutoring 2x a week, etc. You have to add the reminders through the app which is kind of a pain but it does work. It's set on quiet mode so it just appears on his watch face with no noise. We like it a lot because I can also text him if his pickup schedule changes, for example, and he can call/text me if he needs me. There are no games on it so nothing to lock down, and it's on his wrist so he can't lose it (2 disadvantages to a phone). It's not expensive, the monthly charges are low. It works well for us.

Thanks for your answers, but my questions are specifically regarding the Verizon Gizmo Watch only. I have looked at several other devices already, and haven't made any decisions yet - I need more info about the *Gizmo* to decide.

We got the one from Amazon that only vibrate and set reminders. It didn't work for us yet, I will try again when my son start meducwtion. I think it can work with other support in place but not on its own.

Get a waterproof vibrating watch alarm and teach your kid how to use it:
https://www.amazon.com/Timex-T49851-Expedition-Vibration-Alarm/dp/B004GHLEMQ

No worries about locking down games. You’re need a tool not a distraction.

Does anyone have a Gizmo watch for a late elementary schooler with ADHD? How do you like it? We are considering one for our 9yo with moderate combined type ADHD. I'm trying to find more information on certain features but Verizon's website doesn't have much detail.

How do the "schedule reminders" work. Do you have to use the app to schedule them, or can they be programmed directly on the phone? Can they be set to vibrate only (no sound)? Is there a max number of schedule reminders you can set?

Can timers be set directly on the phone by the wearer, and also with vibrate only / no sound?

Are you able to lock down all the "fun" features like games, phone and text, during school hours, so it doesn't turn into a bigger distraction than a help?

Thanks!