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How do I set up preset messages on the Spacetalk watch?

How to create and manage preset messages your child can send quickly from their Spacetalk watch.

Give your kid quick messages to send from their watch without typing, like "Pick me up please". It comes with some, and you can add or customise them any time in the Spacetalk App.

Who this is for: Parents and carers who manage a kid's Spacetalk watch in the Spacetalk App.

How to create preset messages

  1. Open the member profile: If your app opens on a map: swipe through the cards at the bottom of the map to find the kid whose watch you want to update. Tap their card.

    Spacetalk App map with a family card highlighted at the bottom of the screen.

    If your app opens to the Spaces screen: open the Spacetalk App and tap the profile image of the child whose watch you want to update.

    Spacetalk App My Village Space screen with a member profile picture highlighted to select it
  2. Open the actions menu: You will see the map with the member profile card. Swipe the actions menu upwards to see more options.

    Spacetalk App member profile card for Ruby Russell with the drag handle highlighted to swipe the menu up
  3. Select Watch Settings: Tap Watch settings in the menu.

    Spacetalk App member actions menu for Ruby Russell with Watch settings highlighted
  4. Open Preset Messages: Under the Messaging sub-menu, tap Preset messages.

    Spacetalk App Watch settings Messaging section with Preset messages highlighted
  5. Add a new message: Tap Add message, type the message you want your child to be able to send (emojis can be included), then tap Create message.

    Spacetalk App Preset message screen with Leave for school typed in the Message box and a Create message button.

    Your new preset message will now be available on the Spacetalk watch. When your child sends a message, they can scroll through the preset options and select one to send.

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