Bark and Samsung Launch Rugged New Kids' Smartwatch With AI Safety Alerts
Atlanta – September 15, 2026 -- Bark Technologies has launched a new Bark Watch built on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm LTE) platform, combining Samsung's hardware with Bark's AI-powered safety software for kids.
The device costs $10 a month for 24 months, plus a $15-a-month plan for cellular service and parental controls. Optional device protection covering accidental damage, loss, or theft is available for an additional $4 a month.
The watch replaces smartphone features with kid-focused safety tools
Built with Armor Aluminum construction and an IP68 durability rating, the watch supports standalone LTE calling, group texting, speech-to-text dictation, and text-to-speech playback for children who need reading support. It also includes built-in Emergency SOS and GPS location tracking, along with health tracking features like step count and fitness activity monitoring.