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TickTalk TickTalk5

By TickTalk · Smartwatches · Phones & Computers

  • 1.52 inch TFT touchscreen
  • 4G LTE cellular with GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
  • IP67 water resistance, shockproof, dustproof
  • 770mAh battery, up to 100 hours standby
  • 5MP front camera, 1GB RAM/8GB storage

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Summary

A 4G LTE kids’ smartwatch for roughly ages 3 to 12, built around parent-approved contacts, video calling and location tracking instead of a phone. Check two things first: it runs on AT&T or T-Mobile, not Verizon, and it is now the previous generation, replaced by the TickTalk 6.

Strengths

  • Reviewers praise the video calling and clear voice calls.
  • The closed ecosystem blocks unknown callers, browsers, app stores and social media.
  • Outdoor GPS tracking is accurate enough to give parents peace of mind.
  • Free iHeartRadio Family music streaming is the feature kids mention most.
  • The watch body survives rough use, including rain and drops.
  • Setup is quick, and kids adapt to the watch fast.

Weaknesses

  • The silicone wristband breaks and feels brittle or sweaty for owners, and replacements cost $29.99.
  • Battery life is about two days in normal use, shorter than TickTalk’s own marketing claims.
  • GPS can fall back to cell-tower positioning and show a location a few roads away.
  • It is not compatible with Verizon or Sprint.
  • The 240 × 283 screen is low resolution, and the body is bulky for smaller wrists.
  • The model is now previous generation, sold out on TickTalk’s own store.

Verified specifications

ModelTickTalk 5, FCC model TT5 (FCC ID 2AS8N-TT5).
Display1.52-inch TFT touchscreen, 240 × 283 pixels.
Camera5 MP front-facing.
Battery770 mAh lithium-ion; magnetic charging cable, 5V/500 mAh input.
Water resistanceIP67, splash and rain only, not swimming.
ConnectivityLTE bands B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B12/B17/B66; Wi-Fi 4; Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy.
Memory1GB RAM / 8GB storage; nano SIM, pre-installed on US units.
Size and weight47 × 45 × 16 mm, 55g; wristband fit 5.0 to 7.48 in.
ServiceTickTalk Wireless plan from $9.99 a month, no contract.
Full research notes and sources

Cost and the cellular plan

The watch is only useful with service. TickTalk Wireless runs on AT&T or T-Mobile and starts at $9.99 a month, with tiers listed at $14.99, $15.99 and $19.99. TickTalk’s own store showed a $159.99 list price, while a press release quoted a $149.99 MSRP, so the two first-party figures disagree. One review site modeled a first-year total of about $279.87 and a second-year total of about $399.75, though those totals are its arithmetic, not TickTalk’s.

Location, GPS and privacy

Outdoor tracking is generally accurate, and the app keeps a location history that can reach back three months. In weak signal the watch can fall back to cell-tower positioning, where TickTalk’s own published range runs from 500 feet to 20 miles, so the pin can be well off; owners report it showing a location a few roads away. Sale pages and TickTalk’s marketing disagree on whether the TickTalk 5 offers geofence alerts, so verify that in the current app before relying on it. One owner reported the watch sending constant traffic to Chinese servers, some of it unencrypted; that report is unverified.

Warranty and repairs

TickTalk states a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Outside that window, TickTalk’s support article says a damaged watch can be replaced for a $100 fee, and hardware faults go through replacement rather than repair. The wristband is user-replaceable; TickTalk sells one for $29.99 and offers a free band replacement service with shipping.

Which model this is

This page covers the TickTalk 5, FCC model TT5, in Blue, Gray, Purple and Lime. Do not confuse it with the earlier TickTalk 4 or the newer TickTalk 6. It ships with a Red Pocket SIM, a SIM lid opener, a charging cord and a Quick Start Guide. The marketplace listing is ASIN B0CRT4J1Q8.

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