Today, Google’s Fitbit introduced the Ace LTE smartwatch, designed for children aged 7 and up. The device “transforms exercise into play, while also giving families peace of mind with reliable calling, messaging, and location sharing with parents” , according to Google.
“Fully immersive, interactive 3D games” are included with the Ace LTE; these games were created especially for the device and make use of haptics, audio, and the accelerometer. The business claims that new games will be added to the Fitbit Arcade “every few months”.
Playing hide and seek, leaping on the bed, or “having a sibling dance-off” are just a few examples of the “all sorts of physical activity” that the smartwatch recognizes and rewards. All of this activity tailored to children will appear in the “Noodle” activity ring, which resides on the home screen and “celebrates when kids reach their daily move goals”.
The new Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for children will go on sale on June 5.
The gadget encourages and motivates “all types of movement” by using a new movement algorithm designed specifically for children by the Google Research team. This algorithm should assess children’s physical activity throughout the day more accurately and effectively.
Due to its “built with privacy in mind, front and center” design, the Fitbit Ace LTE only provides parents with location and activity data on their children. Activity data is erased after a maximum of 35 days, while location data is erased after 24 hours. The only contacts that can call or message the smartphone are those that a parent adds, and there are no third-party apps or advertisements.
The new Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for children will go on sale on June 5.
The watch features programmable “eejies” that thrive on everyday activities; the more youngsters meet their movement objectives, the healthier and happier their eejie is. By performing daily tasks, kids can earn arcade tickets to dress up their eejie in new clothing or decorate its home.
The Fitbit Ace LTE is packaged with six collectible bands, each of which, when first connected to the watch, unlocks a new set of objects, styles, rooms, and Noodles. These bands are available individually, and new releases will occur on a regular basis.
In addition to allowing parents to phone, text, and receive voice and text messages, the Fitbit Ace LTE is compatible with the new Fitbit Ace app. To reduce distractions during class, they can also add trusted contacts and adjust settings like School Time.
The watch will feature Tap to Pay “in a couple of months” so that “kids have safe and easy access to pocket money”. With a 328 mAh battery “that lasts more than 16 hours” and a 70-minute charge time, the Ace LTE boasts a high-resolution display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It is also water resistant up to 50 meters. The watch weighs 28g without a band and has dimensions of 41.04 x 44.89 x 13.35 mm.
The Fitbit Ace LTE is pre-configured with the Fitbit Ace Pass data plan, which costs $9.99 monthly or $119.99 annually. If you purchase it by August 31st, the cost is reduced by half. Additionally, you will receive a free collectible Ace Band worth $34.99 if you want to go the annual way. On June 5, the watch—which retails for $229.95—will only be sold through the Google Store and Amazon.com.
