Messaging on Angel Watch™
Angel Watch™ supports messaging to and from the watch, but not traditional SMS (text messaging) by default. Standard SMS is disabled for your child’s protection to prevent spam, unsolicited messages, and unknown contacts.
SMS messaging can be enabled in the parent app under SMS Messages, but it is not recommended unless needed for a specific purpose, as SMS messages are not filtered and may include unwanted or inappropriate content.
Secure Messaging with Angel Watch™ Chat
Messaging on Angel Watch™ is designed to work securely through the Angel Watch™ app using the Chat feature.
With Angel Watch™ Chat:
- Parents can send text messages from their phone using a full keyboard
- Parents and children can exchange voice messages and picture messages
- The watch can respond to messages using one-tap voice replies, which is more practical than typing on the small screen
All Chat messages are shared within the Family Group, keeping communication safe and supervised.
When SMS Messaging Is Useful
There are limited situations where enabling SMS messaging may be helpful—most commonly for receiving verification codes, such as those required to activate third-party messaging apps like WhatsApp.
When SMS receiving is enabled in the app:
- Incoming SMS messages can be intercepted by the Angel Watch™ app
- Verification codes (for example, WhatsApp activation codes) will be delivered to the watch
Using WhatsApp on Angel Watch™
WhatsApp can be installed directly from the watch’s app store and downloaded for free. This app allows:
- Text, voice, and picture messaging
- Direct person-to-person communication with WhatsApp users
Unlike Angel Watch™ Chat, WhatsApp communication happens outside of the Angel Watch™ app and does not grant access to sensitive features such as:
- Location tracking
- Remote audio drop-in (Sound Guardian)
- Contact management
- Watch settings
This separation helps protect private data that is only intended for approved Family Members within the Angel Watch™ app.
Key Differences at a Glance
- Angel Watch™ Chat: Secure, family-group messaging with voice, text, and pictures
- SMS: Disabled by default; can be enabled for verification purposes only
- WhatsApp: Independent, direct messaging app with no access to Angel Watch™ controls