VTech's story is about turning a passion for electronics into innovative consumer products that improve people's lives.

From a small office in Hong Kong with 40 employees, VTech has grown to become a global corporation, maintaining R&D centres, manufacturing operations and sales subsidiaries across the Americas, Europe and Asia. With a dedicated workforce of approximately 20,000 employees, our global reach extends across more than 100 countries and regions, generating annual revenues that exceed US$2 billion.

Our 50-year journey is marked by countless moments of

Innovation and Growth

This timeline offers a glimpse into the key milestones that have shaped our company and the lives we touch.

1976 Company founded, 1976
COMPANY FOUNDED

Founded by engineers and entrepreneurs Allan Wong and Stephen Leung in Hong Kong.

1977 First product: home TV game console, 1977
LAUNCHED OUR
FIRST PRODUCT

Our journey began with a home TV game console, bringing interactive entertainment into homes.

1980 First electronic learning product: Lesson One, 1980
FIRST ELECTRONIC LEARNING PRODUCT

Launched our first electronic learning product, the Lesson One (book type version).

1982 First overseas office in the US, 1982
FIRST OVERSEAS OFFICE IN THE US

Established our first overseas sales subsidiary in Chicago, Illinois.

1984 Contract manufacturing, 1984
CONTRACT MANUFACTURING

Began to manufacture satellite receivers on a contract manufacturing basis for the US market.

Chairman's Message

50 years flies like a blink. We began in 1976 as a small start-up in Hong Kong, driven by a passion for electronics. Since then, we have been bringing joy and learning to children, connecting people and businesses, and delivering high-quality manufacturing services to partners across industries.

The journey has never been easy. Our success is testament to our dedicated employees and the steadfast support of our business partners. Looking to the future, with our exceptional team, I am confident VTech will not only grow in the decades ahead but also continue to contribute to the well-being of people around the world.

— Allan Wong

Allan Wong
Allan Wong, Chairman
20,000

Employees

1,200+

R&D professionals

19

Countries & regions with operations

100+

Countries & regions selling the Group's products

100+

New product launches every year

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50 YEARS

Hall of Fame

We honour the products that define our history — the iconic electronic learning toys and telecommunication products you know and love, and the world-class products our contract manufacturing services has brought to life for our global partners.

Lesson One

Initially introduced in a book-type form factor in 1980, the pale yellow tabletop version of the Lesson One unveiled the following year became the company's first globally successful electronic learning product. It sold out through the Sears catalog and surpassed 100,000 units sold.

Offering activities from math and spelling quizzes to music and word games, the Lesson One blended fun and learning in a way that captivated children.

KidiStar DJ Mixer

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KidiZoom Smartwatch

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My Pal Scout

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Lesson One electronic learning product

Baby Monitors

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Hotel Phones

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A Sustainable
Future

VTech's story has always been about making a positive impact. For 50 years, we've turned our passion for electronics into innovations that enrich lives — and deepened our commitment to a sustainable world.

Our Sustainability Plan 2030 is the next step in that journey. It drives our transition to a circular economy while ensuring we keep innovating for a brighter, greener future.

Explore our promise
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So much more than a company — this is our shared story.