Bark Watch
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The Bark Watch is a Samsung Galaxy Watch8 set up for kids. It calls and texts over LTE with its own number, shares its location with the parent app, and Bark says a child can hold the top right button to call 911. Bark scans texts, photos and videos for dangers and alerts parents.

Where it shines

  1. Kids and family

    A watch a young child can wear to call and text the family and friends parents add, with no games, browser or social media, while parents see its location in the Bark app.

  2. Fitness

    Samsung Health on the watch counts steps, tracks heart rate and sets activity goals for kids.

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How it compares

Price

$15 a month plan, plus $12 a month for 24 months for the watch

The official list price to buy it.

Weight

Not confirmed

Grams on your wrist. Lower is lighter.

Battery life

325 mAh

How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.

Price

CMF Watch 3 Pro
$79
Gabb Watch 3e
$229.99
Garmin Bounce 2
$299.99
Garmin vivoactive 6
$299.99

Battery life

Bark Watchn/a for the chart
325 mAh
CMF Watch 3 Protypical use
~13 days
Garmin vivoactive 6
11 days
Garmin Bounce 2
~2 days
Gabb Watch 3enormal use
18 hrs

Current list prices.

Case only, without a strap, as officially quoted.

Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.

If not this one

  • If battery life decides itGarmin Venu

    Smartwatch mode runs up to 12 days on the 45mm and 10 days on the 41mm between charges.

    $549.99
  • If GPS and navigation decides itCOROS APEX 4

    Global offline maps with street and trail names and turn-by-turn directions, plus dual-frequency GPS and a dual-range barometer.

    $429
  • If health sensors decides itPixel Watch 5

    Heart rate held close to a Polar H10 chest strap with very minor deviations, so your health trends start from good data.

    $399

Most paired with

Everything it works with

What the Bark Watch works with

A smartwatch does not work with iPhone and Android.

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.

Does the Bark Watch work with the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro?

Yes, for phone calls and for videos or voice recordings saved on the watch. Your child pairs them in the watch's Bluetooth settings.

See the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Guide

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.

Does the Bark Watch work with the AirPods Pro 3?

Yes, for phone calls and for videos or voice recordings saved on the watch. Your child pairs them in the watch's Bluetooth settings.

See the AirPods Pro 3 Guide

Quick answers

All FAQs

Quick answers

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.
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.
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.

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Works with

Does it work with…?

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.

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.

What you need
The $15 a month Bark service plan.
What works
With the plan: cell service, parental controls and the Bark app for the family's other devices.
Good to know
The watch cannot be activated without the plan.
Some features missing

For phone calls and for videos or voice recordings saved on the watch. Your child pairs them in the watch's Bluetooth settings.

What works
Phone calls, and videos or voice recordings saved on the watch.
Good to know
Bark names phone calls and videos or voice recordings saved on the watch as what the headphones are for.
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.

Most paired with

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.

Does the Bark Watch work with the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro?

Yes, for phone calls and for videos or voice recordings saved on the watch. Your child pairs them in the watch's Bluetooth settings.

See the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Guide

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.

Does the Bark Watch work with the AirPods Pro 3?

Yes, for phone calls and for videos or voice recordings saved on the watch. Your child pairs them in the watch's Bluetooth settings.

See the AirPods Pro 3 Guide

Supports

Works

It calls and texts over LTE with its own phone number. Cell service comes with the $15 a month Bark plan.

What you need
The Bark service plan.
Works

Parents manage the watch, its contacts and its location from the Bark parent app.

What you need
The Bark parent app.

How it works

Some features missing

Only to families in the U.S.

What works
United States.
Good to know
Not sold outside the U.S.

At a glance

Bark WatchTHIS PRODUCTBark WatchSamsung Galaxy Watch 8COMPARE WITHSamsung Galaxy Watch 8
Display
1.34-inch, 438 × 438, 327 ppi, sapphire crystal glass
AMOLED, 3,000 nits
Battery
325mAh
Up to 30 hrs (40mm) / 40 hrs (44mm)
Works with
Managed from the Bark parent appdoes not pair with a phone
Android (Galaxy full features)
Water resistance
5ATM and IP68MIL-STD-810H
5ATMIP68
Price
$15a month plan, plus $12 a month for 24 months for the watch
From $299.99
Design
Round face, Armor Aluminum case
Squircle aluminium
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Blood pressure
Unknown
Blood pressure readings, cuff-calibrated (where approved)
Sleep apnea
Unknown
Yes (FDA)
Weight
Unknown
30.0g (40mm), 34.0g (44mm)
Technical specs
Processor
3 nm, 5-core processor
Exynos W1000
Software
Samsung's watch software with Bark's parental controls
Wear OS 6One UI 8
Connectivity
Standalone LTE watch with its own phone number
LTE + Wi-Fi
AI assistant
Unknown
Galaxy AI via Samsung Health
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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Bark Watch

Top 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How does the SOS button work?
Your child holds the top right button to bring up an Emergency call option, which calls 911.
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.
Does the Bark Watch have a camera?
No. It cannot take photos or video. Bark still checks photos and videos sent to or from the watch.
What apps come on the Bark Watch?
Alarm, calculator, compass, contacts, gallery, health, phone, messages, reminders, settings, stopwatch, timer, a voice recorder and the Bark app. There are no games, browsers or social media apps.
Does it track fitness?
Yes. Samsung Health on the watch tracks steps, heart rate and activity goals.
Is the Bark Watch sold outside the US?
No. It is only available to families in the U.S.
What comes with the Bark Watch?
A charging cable and a Bark app subscription for all of the family's devices. Device protection is an add-on for $4 a month.
Can my child keep their phone number?
Yes. Bark moves an existing phone number to the watch for free.
What if we want to return it?
Bark offers a 60-day money back guarantee. If you cancel more than 60 days after purchase, you pay off what is left of the watch's cost, and then the watch is yours to keep.

Using it

Do I need a subscription?
Yes, you need a subscription.
Does it have GPS?
Yes, it has its own GPS. It works without your phone.
How big is the screen?
The screen measures 1.34 inches.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
The screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest.
What is it made of?
It is made of aluminium.
Does it track heart rate?
Yes, it tracks your heart rate.
Does it do 4G LTE?
Yes, it has 4G LTE.

Battery and charging

How big is the battery?
The battery is 325 mAh.

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.

Price and models

Is there a newer one?
No. The Bark Watch is the current model.

In the box

What's in the box?
Bark Watch, Charging cable.

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
How does the Bark Watch handle Where it is sold?
Only to families in the U.S. Some features missing
COROS APEX 4