The Buddies feature lets Spacetalk watch wearers request to add another watch wearer as a contact. Both Loop and Adventurer watches support Buddies. The request is sent to the Spacetalk App for a parent or admin to approve before any contact is established.
How a Buddy request works
A Buddy request is always started from a Spacetalk watch — watch wearers cannot initiate it from the app themselves. Both children must have their own Spacetalk watch for Buddies to work.
Step 1: The request is initiated
Child 1 opens the Buddies feature on their watch. When their watch detects Child 2 nearby, Child 1 selects Child 2 to send a Buddy request.
Step 2: Parent of Child 1 is notified
The parent of Child 1 receives an in-app notification:
"[Child 1's name] has requested to add [Child 2's name] to a Space."
A new Space labelled "[Child 1's name] + [Child 2's name] Space" is created in the parent of Child 1's app.
Step 3: Parent of Child 2 approves or declines
The parent of Child 2 receives a prompt in their app:
"[Child 1's name] has requested [Child 2's name] to join their new Space."
If approved: A new Space labelled "[Child 1's name] + [Child 2's name] Space" is also created in the parent of Child 2's app. The children can now contact each other.
If declined: No new Space is created for Child 2. Child 1's Space remains, but it will be empty.
If you have any questions about the Buddies feature, contact our Support team via live chat.