Hardware prototype

A pet that hangs around.

Kittygotcha is a round little companion kids wear on a necklace. Feed and care for their kitten on a crisp AMOLED touch screen — and send voice messages to the family contacts you've approved. No browser, no apps, no strangers.

Kittygotcha: a round aluminium pendant on a soft cord, showing a kitten on its screen
A child sitting on a rug, smiling at the Kittygotcha pendant around their neck

A first device that’s actually for kids.

1.75″round AMOLED touch display.
Familyvoice messages to parent-approved contacts only.
0browsers, app stores, ads or social feeds.
Features

Small screen. Big friend.

A kitten to care for

Feed, play, tuck in. The kitten notices when you're active, sleepy or away, and grows up alongside your child.

♥ Happy🍣🧶🛁
For parents

You hold the keys. They hold the kitten.

A companion app for parents manages contacts, quiet hours and updates. The device itself has no browser, no app store and no way to add strangers.

  • Approved contacts only

    Add family in the parent app. Nobody else can send a message.

  • Quiet hours

    School and bedtime modes switch on by themselves.

  • No feeds, no ads

    Nothing to scroll and nothing to buy on the device.

Tech specs

Display
1.75″ round AMOLED touch screen, 466 × 466
Body
Aluminium alloy case on a soft braided cord
Audio
Dual microphone array and speaker for voice notes
Motion
Built-in motion sensor for steps and play
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, parent-approved contacts only
Chip
ESP32-S3
FAQ

Parents ask.

What age is it for?

Kittygotcha is designed for kids from about five to ten: old enough to care for a pet, too young for a phone.

Can it call or text?

It sends and receives short voice notes, only with contacts a parent approved. No calls, no texts, no strangers.

Does it need a phone?

No. Kittygotcha works on home Wi-Fi by itself. Parents use the companion app once to set it up and manage contacts.

Do I pay now?

No. Reserving a spot puts you on the list for the first production run. We'll email before anything is charged.

Small screen. Big friend.

Join the list for the first production run. No payment now.

Parents and guardians only.