# Garmin Bounce 2 The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-11-01. > Garmin's LTE smartwatch for kids: calls, texts and live location for parents through the Garmin Jr. app, a 1.2-inch AMOLED screen and built-in sports apps. $299.99, plus a $9.99 a month plan for the LTE features. - Status: On sale - List price: $299.99 (The official starting price.) - Released Sep 17, 2025 (source: [Garmin Newsroom](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/parents-can-delay-the-smartphone-with-bounce-2-kids-smartwatch-from-garmin/)) - Guide: https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap - Last updated: 2026-11-01 ## Can it do this? - **Do I need a subscription?** It is not clear from the official published information. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#can-do-i-need-a-subscription)) - **What does it cost?** It costs $299.99. That is the list price. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#can-what-does-it-cost)) - **Does it have GPS?** Yes. GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/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. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#can-can-it-get-wet-shower-pool-swimming)) - **How big is the screen?** The screen measures 1.2 inches. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#can-how-big-is-the-screen)) - **How heavy is it?** It weighs 26.5g. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#can-how-heavy-is-it)) - **Does it do 4G LTE?** Yes, it has 4G LTE. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#can-does-it-do-4g-lte)) ## Works with A smartwatch that works with iPhone and Android. - **Does the Garmin Bounce 2 work with Android?** Works. Yes. A parent pairs and manages Bounce 2 from an Android phone. Source: [Garmin](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1815501/). Checked 2026-11-01. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#q-android)) - **Does the Garmin Bounce 2 work with iPhone?** Works. Yes. A parent pairs and manages Bounce 2 from an iPhone. Source: [Garmin](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1815501/). Checked 2026-11-01. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#q-iphone)) ## Questions ### How much does the Garmin Bounce 2 cost? $299.99. Garmin also charges $9.99 per month for the kids smartwatch plan that runs calls, texts and location tracking. Source: [Garmin Newsroom](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/parents-can-delay-the-smartphone-with-bounce-2-kids-smartwatch-from-garmin/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#faq-how-much-does-the-garmin-bounce-2-cost)) ### Does the Bounce 2 need a monthly plan? Yes, for its LTE features. Garmin says an active subscription plan and an LTE network are needed, and its kids plans cost $9.99 per month. Source: [Garmin Newsroom](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/parents-can-delay-the-smartphone-with-bounce-2-kids-smartwatch-from-garmin/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#faq-does-the-bounce-2-need-a-monthly-plan)) ### Can my child call me from the Bounce 2? Yes. The watch has a built-in speaker and microphone, so a child can call parents and send voice messages from it. Parents answer or call from the app. Source: [Garmin Newsroom](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/parents-can-delay-the-smartphone-with-bounce-2-kids-smartwatch-from-garmin/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#faq-can-my-child-call-me-from-the-bounce-2)) ### Can it send text messages? Yes. Parents send texts to the watch, and kids reply or write their own with a full keyboard on the watch. Source: [Garmin Newsroom](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/parents-can-delay-the-smartphone-with-bounce-2-kids-smartwatch-from-garmin/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#faqs-can-it-send-text-messages)) ### Can I see where my child is? Yes. Parents see the child's location in real time and get notified when the child enters or leaves an area the parent sets. Source: [Garmin Newsroom](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/wearables-health/parents-can-delay-the-smartphone-with-bounce-2-kids-smartwatch-from-garmin/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#faqs-can-i-see-where-my-child-is)) ### What app do parents use? The Garmin Jr. app. The watch pairs through that app, not through the phone's Bluetooth settings, and the parent needs a Garmin Connect account. Source: [Garmin](https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-ED045F09-4EC3-41F5-AAAC-42B3A3836894/EN-US/GUID-7A28731E-95F6-4831-9EC0-D17009AEE28C.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#faqs-what-app-do-parents-use)) ### How long does the battery last? Up to 2 days in smartwatch mode. Garmin says calls, connected features and LTE conditions have a big effect on that. Source: [Garmin](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1815501/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#faqs-how-long-does-the-battery-last)) ### Is the Bounce 2 waterproof? It has a 5 ATM water rating and a swim-friendly design, and Garmin includes a pool swimming profile for kids. Source: [Garmin](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1815501/). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap#faqs-is-the-bounce-2-waterproof)) --- Source: iDevice (https://idevice.com). Every spec, rumor and grade above links to where it came from. Full Guide: https://idevice.com/smart-watches/garmin-bounce-2/roadmap. This file: https://idevice.com/guide-text/garmin-bounce-2.md. ## Questions and answers ### Using it **What does it cost?** It costs $299.99. That is the list price. Source: Garmin **Do I need a subscription?** It is not clear from the official published information. Source: Garmin **Does it have GPS?** Yes, it has its own GPS. It works without your phone. Source: Garmin **How heavy is it?** It weighs 26.5g. Source: Garmin **Does it do 4G LTE?** Yes, it has 4G LTE. Source: Garmin ### Sizing and fit **What sizes does it come in?** Round 43 mm case in fiber-reinforced polymer, silicone strap, chemically strengthened glass. Source: Garmin ### 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. Source: Garmin ### Price and models **Is there a newer one?** No. The Garmin Bounce 2 is the current model. Source: iDevice ### In the box **What's in the box?** Bounce 2 watch, Charging/data cable, Documentation. Source: [Garmin](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1815501/)