My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Fitbit Google Ace LTE
Gamification of boring but necessary life tasks has long become relevant. Perhaps the most famous fitness option in recent years is Fitbit. Since Google now owns Fitbit, they are making fitness smartwatches, bringing the same idea to kids with the Fitbit Ace LTE . This kid-friendly smartwatch launched this summer and is discounted for the first time: it’s currently $199.95 (originally $229.95), which is its lowest price, according to price checker tools .
Fitbit Google Ace LTE aims to make an active lifestyle fun for kids by offering fun games and animated digital animals. It has a screen time limit: if you play a game, you need to reach a specified goal every five to ten minutes before you can continue playing. For parents, there is a convenient feature that allows you to track your smartwatch using an LTE GPS signal. The smartwatch supports text messaging and calling, is compatible with Android or iOS, and has parental controls. However, the Fitbit Google Ace LTE isn’t perfect. He may be lethargic at times; no compatible app for music or sleep tracking; and the rewards system may be too complicated—all according to an “excellent” PCMag review .
The watch is aimed at kids ages seven to 11, and you’ll need a monthly subscription of $9.99 (though they sometimes offer an annual Ace Pass for 50% off), which provides access to games, GPS location tracking, and LTE . services. As a parent or guardian, you’ll need to download the Fitbit Ace app to set up your watch and sign up for the Ace Pass plan.
Unless you pay for a subscription, you’ll only have access to basic motion and step tracking, but at that point you can also get the Fitbit Ace 3 for $73.99 (originally $79).