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Stay connected
Call and communicate with people their parents approve.
Designed for ages 8–11
ABLE
Their first step toward independence.Not their first smartphone.
A simple, voice-first watch that helps kids stay connected, get help, explore their curiosity, and do more on their own, without giving them a smartphone.
Concept in development
A premium device for the years between no personal device and a first smartphone.
Their world is getting bigger.
Going downstairs on their own.
Staying after school for practice.
Walking over to a friend's house.
Waiting for you at pickup.
Doing a little more without you right beside them.
They need a way to reach you.
That doesn't mean they need a smartphone.
ABLE is built for the years in between.
More they can do on their own.
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Ask
Use natural voice to ask questions and get help without navigating apps, browsers, or search results.
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Remember
Get reminders for homework, sports gear, pickup times, routines, and everyday responsibilities.
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Find their way
Get simple help navigating everyday situations and staying connected to home when they need it.
They can just ask.
Instead of giving kids a screen full of apps and expecting them to navigate it themselves, ABLE lets them simply use their voice.
Voice-first AI helps with everyday questions and tasks, within boundaries set by parents.
ABLE
Listening
How can I help?
Call Dad.Why can I see the moon during the day?Remind me about my library book tomorrow.How long until 5?What does evaporation mean?What should I do if I miss my pickup?
Not a smaller smartphone.
Smartphones are useful, but many 8–11-year-olds don't need one yet.
Smartphone
- built around apps
- feeds and notifications
- designed primarily for adults
- screen-first
- endless things to do
ABLE
- built around everyday needs
- intentional interactions
- designed for kids
- voice-first
- helps them get back to what they were doing
The screen is there when they need it.
Not to keep them there.
A bigger world comes with more questions.
ABLE gives curious kids a way to ask about the world around them without handing them the whole internet in their pocket.
“Why do airplanes leave white lines?”
“How far away is the moon?”
“What's the difference between a leopard and a cheetah?”
“What does this word mean?”
Ask. Understand. Keep going.
You set the boundaries.They get the freedom inside them.
Parents choose approved contacts.
Parents control important permissions.
Quiet and school periods can reduce interruptions.
Capabilities can evolve as the child grows.
Concept features shown. Final functionality may evolve during development.
Childhood doesn't need another screen.
Kids become capable of more long before they're ready for everything that comes with a smartphone.
ABLE is designed for that space in between: enough connection, help, and capability to let their world get a little bigger.
More able. More world.
Early access
We're building ABLE.
We're currently developing the first ABLE prototype and speaking with parents of children ages 8–11.
If this is a stage your family is approaching, we'd love to have you follow along.
FAQ
Is ABLE a smartphone on the wrist?+
No. ABLE is intentionally being designed around a narrower set of things children need from a connected device.
Why voice?+
Voice lets kids do common things without navigating complex menus, keyboards, browsers, or app grids.
Does ABLE use AI?+
Yes. We're exploring voice-first AI for questions, reminders, everyday help, and other child-appropriate interactions.
Can parents control who their child communicates with?+
That is part of the product direction. Parent-defined boundaries and approved communication are core to the concept.
Is ABLE available to buy?+
Not yet. We're currently building and testing the first prototypes.
What ages is ABLE designed for?+
We're initially designing ABLE primarily for children ages 8–11.