As you might expect, not all parents want to equip their children with a phone, especially given the rise in cyberbullying and the sheer number of distractions they pose at school. Fortunately, Fitbit Ace LTE is a simpler alternative, matching its all-time low price of $199.95 ($30 off) on amazon.com/Fitbit-Google-Ace-LTE-Activity-Based/dp/B0CV5T2YG6/?tag=theverge02-20″>amazon, The best buyand the Google Store until August 25th.
Unlike most smartwatches, the Ace LTE is specifically designed for kids. This durable watch has the same features as Google's Pixel Watch 2 and LTE connectivity, which allows for calling, messaging, and real-time location sharing. It also comes with a Tamagotchi-like friend (nicknamed Eejie) and several wrist-worn video games, all of which require kids to complete various exercise goals to access. Additionally, Fitbit recently launched a Tap to Pay feature, which allows kids with a Green light either Go to Henry account (both offer debit cards for kids and teens) to make purchases anywhere Google Pay is accepted.
The big downside to Fitbit’s latest wearable is that it requires a $9.99 monthly or $120 annual subscription to take advantage of LTE-based features. That said, the Ace LTE doesn’t require a phone, nor is there a need to sign up to a carrier. Plus, Google is offering 50 percent off an annual Ace Pass subscription through August 31, bringing the combined price of the watch and its data plan down to just $260.
