The Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for kids is available for just $170.
The Ace LTE is very charming and allows your child to communicate through calls or text messages with a pre-selected list of contacts. It’s an excellent option as an alternative to a phone for younger children.
The Fitbit Ace LTE is presented as an excellent smart watch option for children who are not yet ready for their first smartphone. This device includes fun games, an activity tracker, and the ability to track their location, in addition to allowing kids to make calls or send texts to pre-selected contacts. It lacks internet access, an app store, or connection to smartphones, which minimizes the possibility of receiving unwanted messages or calls. Currently, it is priced at $170.95, down from the original $229.99, available on Amazon in two colors: one more vibrant (green and gray, with a purple and green strap) and another more neutral (gray, with a gray and black strap).
Since the summer, my daughter has been using this watch, and we both recommend it. The Ace LTE features some hardware traits similar to the Pixel Watch 2 and a variety of games that activate when walking, encouraging children to stay active. By signing up for a monthly or annual data plan, functions such as calling, messaging, and location sharing can also be utilized.
This smart watch operates independently and is set up through the Fitbit Ace app available for Android and iOS. From this app, parents can select who the child can contact, set school schedules (which disable games and incoming calls), and track the child’s location, which also appears on Google Maps for added convenience. To enable access to calling, messaging, and location features, the Ace Pass is required, which costs $9.99 per month and does not require integration with any mobile carrier.
The device features interchangeable bands, which are priced at $40 each, and unlock new games and activities when connected. This strategy seems designed to encourage band collecting and is likely to succeed in capturing children's attention. I have been testing the Ace LTE with my family since June, and one of the features I appreciate most is that my nine-year-old daughter can message me, which proved very useful during the summer when she was at camp. Because of this, she was able to inform me about situations like needing dry shoes for her brother or her impressions of a museum they visited.
The Ace LTE is ideal for children approximately 7 to 11 years old, although as they grow, they may begin to feel limitations compared to an Apple Watch or a conventional phone. For now, I value those limitations. A more detailed review can be expected soon.