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Gabb Messenger for Gabb Watch

Gabb Messenger for Gabb Watch 3e lets kids safely text approved contacts with preset messages, emojis, audio, Speech-to-Text, and group chats. Built-in filtering flags harmful content and alerts parents. Learn how messaging works on the Gabb Watch.

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What is Gabb Messenger for Gabb Watch 3e?

Gabb Messenger for Gabb Watch 3e makes it easy for your child to stay safely connected with their approved contacts on their Gabb Watch. They can send custom texts, quick presets, emojis, audio clips, Speech-to-Text messages, and even group chats—all in one fun, kid-safe space!

Your child will not be able to send or receive messages with people who aren’t in their preapproved contacts list.

If your child receives a message with potentially harmful content, we'll flag it and notify you by email. Gabb Messenger uses proprietary smart filtering and multiple levels of filtration to flag messages.

How do I use Gabb Messenger on the Gabb Watch?

Gabb Messenger comes preinstalled on the Gabb Watch 3e. Here's how to open it:

  1. Swipe to the Apps screen.

  2. Tap Messages. This will show a list of conversations.

💬 Your child can send many types of messages from their watch. Read more about these types of messages below. 👇

Preset messages

To send a preset message:

  1. Swipe to the Apps screen, then tap Messages.

  2. Open the conversation.

  3. Swipe up to see the list of preset messages.

  4. Tap the preset message you want to send.

Emojis

The Gabb Watch has a kid-friendly, built-in emoji keyboard:

  1. Swipe to the Apps screen, then tap Messages.

  2. Open the conversation.

  3. Tap the smiley face icon. 🙂

  4. Tap the emoji you want to send.

Audio messages

To send an audio message on the Gabb Watch:

  1. Swipe to the Apps screen, then tap Messages.

  2. Open the conversation.

  3. Tap the microphone icon. 🎙️

  4. Record your audio message, then tap the arrow button ▶️ to send it.

Speech-to-Text

Kids say it. The watch writes it. Here’s how to use Speech-to-Text on the Gabb Watch:

  1. Swipe to the Apps screen, then tap Messages.

  2. Open the conversation.

  3. Tap the keyboard icon. ⌨️

  4. Swipe to the Speech-to-Text screen.

  5. Tap the record icon to start transcribing your message.

  6. Tap the same button to stop recording, then wait a moment while your message is transcribed.

  7. Tap the arrow icon ▶️ to send the message.

‼️ The watch must be signed in to Gabb ID to use Speech-to-Text.

Group messages

Gabb Messenger lets your child send group messages. Here’s how to send a group message:

  1. Swipe to the Apps screen, then tap Messages. 💬

  2. Tap New Message.

  3. Tap on multiple contacts to add them to the group message.

  4. After you’ve selected all of the contacts, tap Start Group, then compose your message.

  5. Tap the arrow button ▶️ to send the message.

Group messages from unapproved contacts

If a group message includes anyone who isn’t on your child’s approved contact list, the entire group chat will be blocked for safety. A message will be sent to the group members letting them know the message didn’t go through.

If you add the unknown contact to the Gabb Watch in the MyGabb app, your child will be able to see the contents of the group message.

Still need help? Please contact Gabb Support!

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