Google Unveils Fitbit Ace LTE: A Smartwatch for Kids with Built-in LTE and Interactive Games

Highlights

• Fitbit Ace LTE priced at $229.95 with a required data plan.
• Available for purchase on Google Store and Amazon starting June 5.
• Features built-in LTE, allowing calling, messaging, and location tracking without a smartphone.
• Includes interactive 3D games that unlock more playtime with increased activity.

Google is unveiling a new smartwatch that is tailored for active kids who love games.

This wearable, dubbed the ‘Fitbit Ace LTE,’ is forming part of Fitbit’s Ace lineup and is aiming to help parents keep track of their children’s whereabouts.

Unlike its predecessors, the Fitbit Ace LTE stands out with its built-in LTE connectivity, which allows parents to monitor their kids’ location even without a smartphone.

Availability and Pricing

The Fitbit Ace LTE is commanding a price of $229.95, and it requires the Fitbit Ace Pass data plan to enable its built-in LTE connectivity for calling, messaging, and location sharing.

The Fitbit Ace Pass costs $9.99  per month or $119.99 for an annual subscription.

The Fitbit Ace LTE is becoming available for purchase at the Google Store and Amazon starting June 5, but initially, it is launching in the US market only.

Key Specs

• Available in two size variants: 4.8-inch and 7.8-inch displays
• Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and water resistance up to 50m
• Stainless steel chassis with glass on top and a polyester yarn band
• LTE, Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
• 328mAh battery with over 16 hours of battery life and fast charging support
• Accelerometer, optical heart rate sensor, altimeter, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, built-in microscope, and built-in speaker
• No SIM card required; built-in LTE activated through Fitbit Ace Pass

Features

Features from the Fitbit Ace LTE include calling and messaging, location tracking, and an emergency contact feature—all designed to keep parents connected with their kids.

One of the unique features of this smartwatch is its interactive 3D games.

Kids unlock more game time by increasing their activity, as the watch tracks their movement levels and  Fitbit Arcade is set to introduce new games monthly.

Features will entail viewing real-time location and making voice calls, sending and receiving text or voice messages, adding trusted contacts, and settings such as School Time to remove distractions during class.

Now, these features will be accessible with a Fitbit Ace Pass, available for the Fitbit Ace app on both Android and iOS.

Security-wise, Google is announcing a number of features to ensure the safety and privacy of the child.

Only parents are ever able to view their child’s location or activity data in the app, while this data is deleted after 24 hours for location and a maximum of 35 days for activity.

Also, there are no ads or third-party apps on the watch, and only parents can add contacts for their kids to call or message.

Soon, Google will be introducing a Tap to Pay feature that will enable kids to access their pocket money through the smartwatch.

FAQs

What is the price of the Fitbit Ace LTE?

The Fitbit Ace LTE is priced at $229.95 and requires a Fitbit Ace Pass data plan costing $9.99 per month or $119.99 annually.

When will the Fitbit Ace LTE be available for purchase?

The Fitbit Ace LTE will be available starting June 5 on the Google Store and Amazon, initially launching in the US market only.

What connectivity options does the Fitbit Ace LTE offer?

The Fitbit Ace LTE offers LTE, Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, allowing calling, messaging, and location tracking without a smartphone.

What are the key features of the Fitbit Ace LTE?

Key features include calling and messaging, location tracking, an emergency contact feature, and interactive 3D games that encourage physical activity.

How does the Fitbit Ace LTE ensure the safety and privacy of children?

Google ensures safety and privacy by allowing only parents to view their child’s location and activity data, deleting location data after 24 hours, and not displaying ads or third-party apps on the watch.

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