Garmin Bounce 2
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Garmin Bounce 2Price, Plan, Battery & Parental Features

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The Bounce 2 gives a child calls, voice messages and texts with parents without a phone. Parents see the watch's location in real time in the Garmin Jr. app and get an alert when the child enters or leaves an area they set.

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Where it shines

  1. Kids and family

    Calls, texts and live location let a child stay in touch with parents without a smartphone.

  2. Fitness

    Built-in sports apps track running, walking, cycling, pickleball and team sports.

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Price

$299.99

The official list price to buy it.

Weight

27g

Grams on your wrist. Lower is lighter.

Battery life

~2 days

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

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Case only, without a strap, as officially quoted.

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Everything it works with

What the Garmin Bounce 2 works with

A smartwatch that works with iPhone and Android.

Does the Garmin Bounce 2 work with iPhone?

Works

A parent pairs and manages Bounce 2 from an iPhone.

What you need
The Garmin Jr. app on the parent's phone; calls and LiveTrack need an LTE subscription.

Does the Garmin Bounce 2 work with the AirPods Pro 3?

Partly. Garmin music watches pair with Bluetooth headphones like the AirPods Pro 3 to play music stored on the watch. Garmin watches without music do not.

See the AirPods Pro 3 Guide

Does the Garmin Bounce 2 work with Android?

Works

A parent pairs and manages Bounce 2 from an Android phone.

What you need
The Garmin Jr. app on the parent's phone; calls and LiveTrack need an LTE subscription.

Does the Garmin Bounce 2 work with the AirPods 5?

Partly. Garmin music watches pair with Bluetooth headphones like the AirPods 5 to play music stored on the watch. Garmin watches without music do not.

See the AirPods 5 Guide

Quick answers

All FAQs

Quick answers

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.
Should I buy the Garmin Bounce 2?
Good to buy. No new model is close and the price is near its low, so we'd buy now. It is $299.99 at Garmin, price checked Nov. 1, 2026. See the full answer on the Garmin Bounce 2
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.

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Works with

Does it work with…?

Works

A parent pairs and manages Bounce 2 from an Android phone.

What you need
The Garmin Jr. app on the parent's phone; calls and LiveTrack need an LTE subscription.
Works

A parent pairs and manages Bounce 2 from an iPhone.

What you need
The Garmin Jr. app on the parent's phone; calls and LiveTrack need an LTE subscription.

Most paired with

Does the Garmin Bounce 2 work with iPhone?

Works

A parent pairs and manages Bounce 2 from an iPhone.

What you need
The Garmin Jr. app on the parent's phone; calls and LiveTrack need an LTE subscription.

Does the Garmin Bounce 2 work with the AirPods Pro 3?

Partly. Garmin music watches pair with Bluetooth headphones like the AirPods Pro 3 to play music stored on the watch. Garmin watches without music do not.

See the AirPods Pro 3 Guide

Does the Garmin Bounce 2 work with Android?

Works

A parent pairs and manages Bounce 2 from an Android phone.

What you need
The Garmin Jr. app on the parent's phone; calls and LiveTrack need an LTE subscription.

Does the Garmin Bounce 2 work with the AirPods 5?

Partly. Garmin music watches pair with Bluetooth headphones like the AirPods 5 to play music stored on the watch. Garmin watches without music do not.

See the AirPods 5 Guide

What you need

Does the Garmin Bounce 2 work with Android?

Works

A parent pairs and manages Bounce 2 from an Android phone.

What you need
The Garmin Jr. app on the parent's phone; calls and LiveTrack need an LTE subscription.

Does the Garmin Bounce 2 work with iPhone?

Works

A parent pairs and manages Bounce 2 from an iPhone.

What you need
The Garmin Jr. app on the parent's phone; calls and LiveTrack need an LTE subscription.
Sep 17, 2025 · Went on sale
Garmin launches the Bounce 2 kids smartwatch
Garmin announced the Bounce 2 with two-way calling, texting and live location, available now at $299.99.

At a glance

Garmin Bounce 2THIS PRODUCTGarmin Bounce 2Bark WatchCOMPARE WITHBark Watch
Display
1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 390 × 390
1.34-inch, 438 × 438, 327 ppi, sapphire crystal glass
Battery
Up to 2 days in smartwatch mode
325mAh
Works with
Paired and managed from the parent's Garmin Jr. app on iPhone or Android
Managed from the Bark parent appdoes not pair with a phone
Water resistance
5 ATM
5ATM and IP68MIL-STD-810H
Price
From $299.99
$15a month plan, plus $12 a month for 24 months for the watch
Design
Round 43mm case in fiber-reinforced polymer, silicone strap, chemically strengthened glass
Round face, Armor Aluminum case
Technical specs
Processor
Unknown
3 nm, 5-core processor
Software
Unknown
Samsung's watch software with Bark's parental controls
Connectivity
LTE (plan required), Bluetooth and Wi-FiGPS
Standalone LTE watch with its own phone number
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Garmin makes GPS watches for running, cycling, diving and the outdoors, known for long battery life and detailed training data.

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Price history

No new model is close and the price is near its low, so we'd buy now.

Last 30 days
No change$299.99 since Oct 20
Stores we check
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On sale since
Sep 17, 2025
Price checks
13 over 13 days

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What's in the box

What comes in the box with the Garmin Bounce 2?

Here is what you get when you open it.

Bounce 2 watch
Charging/data cable
Documentation

From Garmin. Checked Nov 1, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Garmin Bounce 2

Top 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.
Should I buy the Garmin Bounce 2?
Good to buy. No new model is close and the price is near its low, so we'd buy now. It is $299.99 at Garmin, price checked Nov. 1, 2026. See the full answer on the Garmin Bounce 2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Does the Bounce 2 track heart rate?
No. Its sensors are GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, an accelerometer and an ambient light sensor. It counts steps and tracks sleep from movement.
How big is the screen?
1.2 inches, AMOLED, with 390 x 390 pixels, and it is a touchscreen with two side buttons.
Can it play music?
Yes. Kids can download songs from Amazon Music to the watch and play them out loud or through compatible headphones. It needs Amazon Prime or Amazon Music Unlimited.
What comes in the box?
The Bounce 2 watch, a charging and data cable, and documentation.
What colors does it come in?
Light purple, turquoise and slate gray.

Using it

What does it cost?
It costs $299.99. That is the list price.
Do I need a subscription?
It is not clear from the official published information.
Does it have GPS?
Yes, it has its own GPS. It works without your phone.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 26.5g.
Does it do 4G LTE?
Yes, it has 4G LTE.

Sizing and fit

What sizes does it come in?
Round 43 mm case in fiber-reinforced polymer, silicone strap, chemically strengthened glass.

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.

Price and models

Is there a newer one?
No. The Garmin Bounce 2 is the current model.

In the box

What's in the box?
Bounce 2 watch, Charging/data cable, Documentation.
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