Introducing the Fitbit Ace LTE Smart Watch for Kids with Interchangeable Bands, 16+ Hours of Battery Life

Google unveiled the Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch in the US on Wednesday, May 29. It claims to be a “new, first-of-its-kind connected smartwatch” for children aged seven and over. It is said to come with the benefits of a smartphone without the need for a phone. It gets support for calling, messaging and location sharing. The smart wearable supports Fitbit Arcade, which is said to bring newer games with every update in addition to the exclusive, pre-installed games it ships with. The smart bracelet will be available for sale later this year in a variety of boxes and bracelet color options.

Fitbit Ace LTE price, availability

The Fitbit Ace LTE is priced at $229.95 (roughly Rs. 19,200) in the US and will go on sale from June 5 via Amazon or the Google Store. It is currently available for pre-order in the US.

Customers also need a Fitbit Ace Pass data plan to enable LTE connectivity, which can be purchased at subscription prices of $9.99 (roughly Rs. 800) per month or $119.99 (roughly Rs. 10,000) per year. Annual subscribers can get a collectible Ace Band worth $34.99 (roughly Rs. 2,900) for free, and those who buy an annual subscription by August 31 can get a 50 percent discount on the bundle.

Google’s Fitbit Ace LTE is offered in two case color options – Spicy and Mild. Customers also have a choice of six polyester strap options. The company has confirmed that new band options will be introduced regularly.

Fitbit Ace LTE Specs, Features

The Fitbit Ace LTE has an AMOLED display with a pixel density of 333 ppi and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It gets an additional protective bumper around the case. The smart bracelet is equipped with a built-in speaker and microphone. It is also water resistant up to 50m.

You will need a Fitbit Ace Pass to access LTE connectivity on the Fitbit Ace LTE. No additional SIM card is required. LTE connectivity enables calls, texting and location sharing. Users can manage the contacts they can call or send messages on the smart band using the Fitbit Ace app, which is available on Android and iOS.

It has a 328mAh battery, which is claimed to offer up to 16 hours of battery life. Fitbit Ace LTE supports charging via USB Type-C port. The smartwatch is equipped with exclusive arcade games that are said to help kids “move more.” Along with 4G LTE, it also supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC connectivity. However, NFC connectivity will soon be available for users in the US and will bring support for the “Tap to Pay” feature.