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Gabb Watch 3e Quick User Guide

Get to know your Gabb Watch 3e with this complete guide. Learn how to activate, pair, charge, connect to WiFi, add contacts, navigate apps, customize settings, use features like GPS, messaging, and calls, and troubleshoot common issues.

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Gabb Watch 3e overview 📋

This User Guide will help you get to know and set up your new Gabb Watch 3/3e.

Full Gabb Watch 3e startup guide

Activating, pairing, & setting up your Gabb Watch 3e 📲

We make it easy to activate, pair, and set up your Gabb Watch 3e. Learn how to set up your new device in this article or in this YouTube video.

Turn Gabb Watch 3e on & off 🟢

Turn your Gabb Watch 3e on

Press and hold the power button (bottom button) until you see the blue Gabb screen. The home screen will load back up again.

Turn your Gabb Watch 3e off

Press and hold the power button (bottom button) until you see the Power Off icon. Tap the icon to turn your watch off.

Get to know your Gabb Watch 3e 📦

Hardware

  • Wireless charging

  • 1.4” Gorilla Glass display 🦍

  • 1GB of memory

  • 8GB of storage

  • Qualcomm SDW4100 chipset

  • Water-resistant (IP68): The IP68 rating is one of the highest water resistant ratings. 💦

Software

  • Up to 100 parent-added contacts 👥

  • GPS location monitoring 📍

  • WiFi and Bluetooth compatible 🛜

  • LTE coverage on America’s best network 📶

  • Up to 20 customizable preset text messages 📨

Accessories

You can purchase a Gorilla Glass screen protector 🦍 for your Gabb Watch 3e. We also offer two types of watch bands.

Wireless charging 🔋

The Gabb Watch 3e is charged wirelessly, and can only be charged using the Gabb Watch 3e charger.

To charge your Gabb Watch:

  1. Connect the charger: Plug the charger in to a power outlet using a 5V/1A or 5V/1000mA charging block.

  2. Put the watch on the charger: Place the back of your watch on the top of the Gabb charger.

  3. Check for charging icon: You’ll see a charging icon confirming that the watch is charging.

  4. Wait for full charge: Leave the watch on the charger until it reaches 100%. You’ll see the battery at 100% when charging is complete.

Learn how to maximize battery life

Gabb Watch not charging? Here are some troubleshooting steps.

WiFi 🛜

Follow these steps to connect your Gabb Watch to WiFi:

  1. Swipe to the Apps screen.

  2. Scroll down, then tap Settings.

  3. Tap WiFi. 🛜

  4. Toggle WiFi on.

  5. Connect to your network.

    1. Enter your WiFi network password, if applicable.

Your Gabb Watch 3e does not need to be connected to WiFi to make a call; however, being connected to WiFi will improve battery life.

Navigate the Gabb Watch 3e screen shortcuts ⌚

  • Swipe down to access the Quick Settings panel.

  • Swipe left to access the Apps screen.

  • Swipe right to access the Call & Text screen.

Notifications on the Gabb Watch

Your child will receive notifications on their Gabb Watch 3e for calls, texts, alarms, timers, and more.

To open a notification, tap the notification screen that pops up. Notifications display on the watch screen for as long as you’ve set the screen timeout. For example, if you have the watch’s screen timeout set to 60 seconds, the notification will display for 60 seconds.

If the screen turns off before the notification is opened, turn the screen back on—the notification will still be on the screen.

If a notification is cleared before it is opened, your child can instead open the corresponding app (Messages, Phone, etc.) to see what they missed.

Your child can also clear notifications on their Gabb Watch. They can swipe away the notifications one by one, press the back button (top button) to dismiss them one by one, or press the power button (bottom button) to dismiss all notifications.

Apps & settings ⚙️

You can customize the settings of your Gabb Watch 3e, and it comes with some pre-installed apps like an alarm, calculator, and flashlight. The Gabb Watch also comes with two games: Gabb Go and Mimic.

Using your Gabb Watch 3e ⌚

Find out how to send a message, make a call, and set up other Gabb Watch 3e settings.

Water resistant 💦

The Gabb Watch 3e has a water resistant rating of IP68, one of the highest water resistance ratings; however, we still recommend that you don't submerge your Gabb Watch.

Troubleshooting 🚨

If you run into any issues when activating, pairing, or setting up your device, check out our troubleshooting article.

Gabb Watch 3e FAQs

How do I charge my Gabb Watch 3e?

The Gabb Watch 3e comes with a magnetic wireless charger. This is the only charger that will work with the Gabb Watch 3e.

Here’s how to charge your Gabb Watch 3e:

  1. Plug the charger into a power outlet using a 5V/1A charging block.

  2. Put the back of the watch on top of the wireless charger.

  3. Check for a charging icon on the watch’s screen. When the watch is finished charging, you’ll see an icon on the screen confirming that it’s at 100%.

The charger that was included with the Gabb Watch 2 is not compatible with the Gabb Watch 3e. You can order a replacement charger for the Gabb Watch 3e on our website.

How do I restart my Gabb Watch?

You can restart your Gabb Watch by pressing and holding the power button (bottom button), then tapping the Power Off icon when it appears. Then, press and hold the power button again until you see the blue Gabb screen.

Is the Gabb Watch 3e water-resistant?

The Gabb Watch 3e has a water resistant rating of IP68, which is one of the highest water-resistant ratings. However, we don’t recommend that your child submerge the Gabb Watch.

Does the Gabb Watch 3e get notifications?

Yes, the Gabb Watch 3e gets notifications for calls, texts, alarms, timers, and more. Your child can tap the notification to open it, or they can dismiss their notifications. Notifications display on the watch for the same length of time as the screen timeout setting.

Full startup guide & device information 👇

Review these PDFs for more information about the Gabb Watch 3e:

Still need help? Please contact Gabb Support!

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