Google Announces Fitbit Ace LTE Smartwatch for Kids

By Carlsen Martin

| Published: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 14:06 [IST]

Google has announced a new Fitbit model aimed at kids over seven years old. The ACE LTE smartwatch transforms exercise into play, while also giving families “peace of mind with reliable calling, messaging, and location sharing with parents”.

Google Announces Fitbit Ace LTE Smartwatch for Kids

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The Google Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch price is set at $230. The Fitbit Ace Pass data plan starts from $9.99 per month. However, Google is offering a collectable Ace Band worth $34.99 on the annual $119.99 subscription. The smartwatch will go on sale from the Google Store and Amazon from June 5.

Google Fitbit Ace LTE Smartwatch for Kids

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The Ace LTE smartwatch uses a new movement algorithm for kids developed by the Google Research team that better and more accurately measures kids’ physical activity throughout the day.

Google Fitbit Ace LTE Smartwatch Launch Date

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The smartwatch can track location data of your kid for 24 hours, to maintain both privacy and security, while activity data is stored for a maximum of 35 days.

Google Fitbit Ace LTE Smartwatch Features

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The Ace LTE is also equipped with interactive 3D games. Each game uses haptics, sounds, an accelerometer, and more to keep kids on the move. While Fitbit Arcade will also provide access to new games every few months.

Google Fitbit Ace LTE Smartwatch DIsplay

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The smartwatch also features Eejies, customizable creatures that feed off daily activity and games to keep your child more active. The Eejies will be healthier and happier based on the completion of your kid’s activity goals.

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The Fitbit Ace LTE and Fitbit Ace app, available on both Android and iOS, will allow parents to see their child’s real-time location, call, send and receive text, voice messages, and manage settings like School Time.

Google Fitbit Ace LTE Smartwatch Battery

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The device is water-resistant up to 50 meters, has a 328 mAh battery lasting over 16 hours, and features a high-resolution display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The Ace LTE measures 41.04 x 44.89 x 13.35 mm and weighs 28g without a band.