Pinwheel Watch: A Secure Apple Watch Ultra Clone for Your Tween

The Pinwheel watch, a safe children's replica of the Apple Watch Ultra, is the perfect accessory to keep your preteen content.

The Pinwheel Watch: A Stylish and Secure Tech Gem for Kids

Unveiled at Pepcom during CES 2025, the Pinwheel watch is the latest smartwatch for kids that nearly rivals adult devices. Far from typical childish gadgets, it features a sleek design reminiscent of a slightly larger Apple Watch, complete with a small camera housing and various interchangeable straps. This is the perfect choice for tech-curious kids who aspire to have a smartwatch like their parents.

Robust Safety Features

The Pinwheel isn’t just about looks; it’s packed with safety features designed to provide just the right level of connectivity deemed appropriate by parents. “It also comes with an AI chatbot, because, of course,” the company adds. Parents can adjust these settings at will using the Pinwheel app.

Communication and Entertainment

Beyond basic communication, the watch also offers entertainment features. It includes built-in games like a helicopter game that requires timing taps to collect gems and keep it airborne, and a child-friendly version of ChatGPT named PinwheelGPT. “You can ask it anything, but don’t expect a reply,” says Dane Witbeck, co-founder of Pinwheel. “It quickly retracts and advises, ‘hey, that’s something you should discuss with a trusted adult.'”

Availability and Costs

The Pinwheel watch will go on sale later this year priced at $160, plus a monthly cellular subscription. Rated IP67, it is designed to withstand spills, dirt, and other typical child-related messes. For parents looking to safely introduce their children to smart devices for communicating with friends and family, the Pinwheel watch could be an appealing option.