Fitbit Ace LTE Smartwatch for Kids With Interchangeable Straps, More Than 16 Hours of Battery Life Unveiled

Google introduced the Fitbit Ace LTE smartband in the United States on Wednesday, May 29. It's said to be a “new, first-of-its-kind connected smartwatch” for kids over seven. It is said to come with the benefits of a smartphone without the need for a phone. Get support for calling, messaging and location sharing. The smart wearable supports Fitbit Arcade, which is said to bring newer games with every update, apart from the exclusive pre-installed games it ships with. The Smart Band will be available for sale later this year in multiple cases and band color options.

Fitbit Ace LTE price, availability

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

Customers also need the Fitbit Ace Pass data plan to enable LTE connectivity, which can be purchased at subscription rates 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 the annual membership before August 31 can get a 50 percent discount on the plan.

Google's Fitbit Ace LTE is offered in two case color options: Spicy and Mild. Buyers also have a range of six polyester band options to choose from. The company confirmed that newer band options will be introduced regularly.

Specifications, features of Fitbit Ace LTE

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

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

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