# Bark Watch

The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-10-30.

> A kids' smartwatch built on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8, with its own phone number, GPS location for parents, an SOS button and Bark's parental controls. No games, no social media, no web browser. Sold in the US as a monthly plan.

- Status: On sale
- Price: not officially stated or reported yet
- Guide: https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap
- Last updated: 2026-10-30

## Can it do this?

- **Do I need a subscription?** Yes, you need a subscription. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#can-do-i-need-a-subscription))
- **Does it have GPS?** Yes, it has its own GPS. It works without your phone. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#can-does-it-have-gps))
- **Can it get wet — shower, pool, swimming?** Yes, you can shower and swim in it. It is rated to 5 ATM. It is not for scuba diving. Its rating is IP68. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#can-can-it-get-wet-shower-pool-swimming))
- **How big is the screen?** The screen measures 1.34 inches. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#can-how-big-is-the-screen))
- **How big is the battery?** The battery is 325 mAh. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#can-how-big-is-the-battery))
- **How sharp and bright is the screen?** The screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#can-how-sharp-and-bright-is-the-screen))
- **What is it made of?** It is made of aluminium. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#can-what-is-it-made-of))
- **Does it track heart rate?** Yes, it tracks your heart rate. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#can-does-it-track-heart-rate))
- **Does it do 4G LTE?** Yes, it has 4G LTE. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#can-does-it-do-4g-lte))

## Works with

A smartwatch does not work with iPhone and Android.

- **Does the Bark Watch work with Android?** Doesn't work. The watch does not pair with any phone, Samsung's Wear app included. It works on its own with its own number. Parents manage it from the Bark parent app. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). Checked 2026-10-20. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#q-android))
- **Does the Bark Watch work with Bark plan?** Some features missing. A Bark service plan is required to activate the watch. It costs $15 a month, separate from the $12 a month watch payment. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). Checked 2026-10-20. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#q-companion-app-account-subscription))
- **Does the Bark Watch work with Bluetooth headphones?** Some features missing. Yes, for phone calls and for videos or voice recordings saved on the watch. Your child pairs them in the watch's Bluetooth settings. Source: [Bark](https://support.bark.us/en/articles/13461161-connect-bluetooth-headphones-to-the-bark-watch). Checked 2026-10-20. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#q-bluetooth-headphones))
- **Does the Bark Watch support Cellular?** Works. Yes. It calls and texts over LTE with its own phone number. Cell service comes with the $15 a month Bark plan. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). Checked 2026-10-20.
- **Does the Bark Watch work with iPhone?** Doesn't work. The watch does not pair with any phone. It works on its own with its own number. Parents manage it from the Bark parent app. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). Checked 2026-10-20. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#q-iphone))
- **Does the Bark Watch support Parent controls?** Works. Yes. Parents manage the watch, its contacts and its location from the Bark parent app. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). Checked 2026-10-20.
- **How does the Bark Watch handle Where it is sold?** Some features missing. Only to families in the U.S. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). Checked 2026-10-20.

## Questions

### How much does the Bark Watch cost?

Bark sells it as a monthly plan, not a one-time purchase: $15 a month for the Bark service plan, plus $12 a month for 24 months for the watch. You can pay the watch off early. The plan covers cell service, parental controls and the Bark app for the family's other devices. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#faq-how-much-does-the-bark-watch-cost))

### Does the Bark Watch need a subscription?

Yes. A Bark service plan is needed to activate the watch, and the watch payment is separate from it. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#faq-does-the-bark-watch-need-a-subscription))

### What kind of watch is the Bark Watch?

A kids' smartwatch built on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8, loaded with Bark's parental controls. It has no games, no social media and no web browser. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#faq-what-kind-of-watch-is-the-bark-watch))

### Does the Bark Watch need a phone?

No. It is a standalone watch with its own phone number for calls and texts. It does not pair with a phone or with Samsung's Wear app. Parents manage it from the Bark parent app. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#faqs-does-the-bark-watch-need-a-phone))

### What can parents see and control?

Bark scans the watch's texts, photos and videos for problems like bullying and predators, and sends an alert when it finds one. Parents also see the watch's location and manage the contact list from the parent app. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#faqs-what-can-parents-see-and-control))

### Does the Bark Watch have GPS?

Yes. It has L1 and L5 dual-frequency GPS, and parents see its location in the Bark parent app. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#faqs-does-the-bark-watch-have-gps))

### How does the SOS button work?

Your child holds the top right button to bring up an Emergency call option, which calls 911. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#faqs-how-does-the-sos-button-work))

### Is the Bark Watch waterproof?

It is water resistant with a 5ATM and IP68 rating, good for up to 5 feet of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. It has not been tested in salt water or chlorinated pools. Turn on Water Lock before it gets wet. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap#faqs-is-the-bark-watch-waterproof))

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Source: iDevice (https://idevice.com). Every spec, rumor and grade above links to where it came from. Full Guide: https://idevice.com/smart-watches/bark-watch/roadmap. This file: https://idevice.com/guide-text/bark-watch.md.

## Questions and answers

### Using it

**Do I need a subscription?** Yes, you need a subscription. Source: Bark

**Does it have GPS?** Yes, it has its own GPS. It works without your phone. Source: Bark

**How big is the screen?** The screen measures 1.34 inches. Source: Bark

**How sharp and bright is the screen?** The screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest. Source: Bark

**What is it made of?** It is made of aluminium. Source: Bark

**Does it track heart rate?** Yes, it tracks your heart rate. Source: Bark

**Does it do 4G LTE?** Yes, it has 4G LTE. Source: Bark

### Battery and charging

**How big is the battery?** The battery is 325 mAh. Source: Bark

### Water

**Can it get wet — shower, pool, swimming?** Yes, you can shower and swim in it. It is rated to 5 ATM. It is not for scuba diving. Its rating is IP68. Source: Bark

### Price and models

**Is there a newer one?** No. The Bark Watch is the current model. Source: iDevice

### In the box

**What's in the box?** Bark Watch, Charging cable. Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/)

### Works with

**Does the Bark Watch support Parent controls?** Yes. Parents manage the watch, its contacts and its location from the Bark parent app. Works Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/)

**How does the Bark Watch handle Where it is sold?** Only to families in the U.S. Some features missing Source: [Bark](https://www.bark.us/bark-watch/)