VTech® Launches Kidizoom® Smartwatch Sweepstakes

Sweepstakes Gives Parents a Chance to Win a Kidizoom Smartwatch

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Oct 14, 2014, 12:05 ET

CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- VTech® (www.vtechkids.com), a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children, has launched a new Smartwatch Sweepstakes to let parents share their children's giant personalities for a chance to win a VTech Kidizoom® Smartwatch. The sweepstakes, running now through November 11, asks parents to submit photos and videos that capture their child's personality, character, antics and great moments to remember.

"Our Kidizoom Smartwatch seamlessly combines the technology kids crave with the ability to interact creatively through the games and features such as the camera and video recorder," said William To, President of VTech Electronics North America. "Our new sweepstakes lets fans engage with VTech in a fun way with a chance to win their own Kidizoom Smartwatch."

More than just a watch, the exciting new interactive Kidizoom Smartwatch lets kids capture photos, add photo effects, record videos and play built-in games for learning fun on the go. Complete with an easy-to-use 1.4" color touch screen, as well as more than 50 digital and analog clock displays, the multi-functional Kidizoom Smartwatch is perfect for kids learning to tell time. The Kidizoom Smartwatch also boasts a rechargeable battery, alarm clock, timer, stopwatch, voice recorder with funny voice changing effects and parental game controls. Because it is made just for kids, the Kidizoom Smartwatch features a durable design to withstand drops and bumps and is splash and sweat proof. In addition, the Kidizoom Smartwatch is PC and MAC compatible for uploading photos, videos and recorded voice files and offers access to VTech's Learning Lodge® app store, where parents can download even more games and watch displays to extend the learning fun. It is recommended for ages four and up, has an MSRP of $59.99 and is available now.

To enter the Smartwatch Sweepstakes, parents can visit www.vtechkids.com/smartwatchsweeps and submit a photo or video showcasing their child's character and personality. They can also submit through Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #smartwatchsweeps. At the end of each week, through November 11, five Smartwatch Sweepstakes entries will be selected at random to receive a Kidizoom Smartwatch. The winners will also be highlighted on VTech's social media channels as "Smartwatch Kids of the Week."

For more information, visit www.vtechkids.com/smartwatchsweeps.

About VTech®
VTech^® is a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children. As a pioneer in the learning toy category, VTech develops high-quality, innovative educational products that enrich children's development and make learning fun. With a rich, almost 35 year history, VTech has not only established itself as a learning authority but also consistently remains at the forefront of innovation with multiple award-winning products such as the InnoTab^® MAX, its first children's learning tablet with Android^™ learning content, Kidizoom^® Smartwatch, the first smartwatch for kids, InnoTab^® 3S, MobiGo^®, V.Reader^® and V.Smile^®. The Learning Lodge®, VTech's comprehensive app store, features a robust library of more than 650 educational and entertaining games, e-Books, music and videos with engaging age-appropriate content across the widest variety of curricula, with content expanding to offer even more titles. The company also has a broad range of award-winning infant and preschool products available in 24 different languages worldwide, with more than 100 new products introduced every year. In order to further strengthen VTech's position as a learning authority, the company's Expert Panel, with esteemed experts in reading, language arts, science, math and child development, consult on new product introductions and Learning Lodge content.

VTech Electronics North America, LLC is based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. VTech Electronics Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with distribution globally. VTech is the global leader in electronic learning products from infancy to preschool.

For more information on VTech's additional product lines, visit www.VTechKids.com, www.facebook.com/VTechtoys on Facebook or follow @VTechToys on Twitter.

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