Google's First Smartwatch for Kids

Fitbit Ace LTE: Google's First Smartwatch for Kids

Google has unveiled its first smartwatch for kids, the Fitbit Ace LTE, designed to combine fitness tracking with fun, interactive features to keep young users engaged. This new smartwatch builds on the success of previous Fitbit models by adding connectivity and a range of child-friendly functionalities.

Key Features and Design

The Fitbit Ace LTE stands out with its robust design, ensuring durability to withstand the active lifestyle of kids. It includes an LTE connection, which allows for location tracking and communication without the need for a paired smartphone. This feature ensures parents can keep tabs on their children’s whereabouts and communicate with them directly through the watch.

Fitness and Health Tracking

The watch offers customizable creatures called “eejies,” which grow with daily activities & includes six collectible bands, unlocking various rewards upon attachment, with new bands added regularly.

Similar to other Fitbit devices, the Ace LTE tracks various health metrics including steps, active minutes, and sleep patterns. It also incorporates playful challenges and rewards to motivate kids to stay active. One of the significant upgrades in this model is the integration of an AI chatbot, which provides feedback and insights into the child’s fitness activities and overall health trends

Educational and Entertainment Features

The Ace LTE doesn't just focus on fitness; it also includes educational games and activities designed to be both fun and informative. This dual focus on fitness and education makes it a versatile device for children, helping them develop healthy habits while keeping them entertained and engaged.

Safety and Parental Controls

Safety is a paramount concern with any device aimed at children. The Ace LTE features robust parental controls, allowing parents to manage who can contact their child and to review the child's activity. The LTE connectivity also enables real-time GPS tracking, providing peace of mind for parents regarding their child’s safety.

The Fitbit Ace LTE represents a significant step forward in children’s wearable technology. By blending fitness tracking, safety features, and interactive elements, Google has created a smartwatch that appeals to both kids and parents. The addition of LTE connectivity makes it particularly appealing for those looking for a comprehensive and reliable device to monitor their children’s well-being and location.

Using a new movement algorithm developed by Google Research, the watch accurately measures kids’ physical activity while prioritizing privacy as the location & activity data are deleted after specific periods, and there are NO ads or 3rd-party apps.

Specifications:

• OLED Display (331 PPI)

• DCI-P3 color gamut

• Gorilla Glass 3 Protection

• 4G LTE; Calling & messaging

• GPS location, Activity tracking,

• Games; Tap to Pay (NFC)

• Optical heart rate sensor

• 50m water resistant

Priced at 230$