The wearable Tamagotchi — and the blueprint for the Uni
At a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Released | November 23, 2021 (Japan-exclusive) |
| Form factor | Wearable smartwatch |
| Screen | Color touchscreen |
| Power | Rechargeable Li-ion + cable |
| Connectivity | Local + TamaSma Cards |
| Standout feature | Touchscreen, step counter & sound |
| Difficulty | Easy–Moderate |
What Is It?
Released for the franchise’s 25th anniversary on November 23, 2021, the Tamagotchi Smart was the first wearable Tamagotchi — a smartwatch you strap to your wrist. It introduced a touchscreen with four touch zones (A, B, C, D) plus swipes, a built-in step counter, and a sound sensor that lets you “talk” to your pet to wake it. It is Japan-exclusive.
Key Features
- Wearable smartwatch form factor.
- Touchscreen with four touch zones and swipe controls.
- Step counter and a built-in clock.
- Sound interaction to wake your pet (not true speech recognition).
- TamaSma Cards — themed memory cards that add downloadable content.
- Rechargeable battery, no coin cells.
Is It Worth Getting Today?
A novel collector’s piece — and an important one. The Smart’s wrist-worn design, touchscreen, and rechargeable battery directly shaped the worldwide Tamagotchi Uni that followed. It is Japan-only, so importing is required, but the TamaSma card system keeps it fresh.
The Smart’s ideas went global in the Tamagotchi Uni. Browse the whole lineup on the Devices hub.