Fitbit Ace LTE
Google · Smartwatch
~$179.95
approx. to start
~$9.99
/mo to start
Pricing: About $180 for the watch, plus a required Ace Pass plan (about $10/mo or $120/yr) that bundles the LTE, so there's no separate carrier to set up. Prices change often, so confirm the current price at the retailer. Checked September 2026.
Pros & cons
Pros
- No ads, social media, or third-party apps; approved-contacts-only
- Real-time GPS and School Time; location auto-deletes after 24 hours
- Activity games (Bit Valley) that reward moving
Cons
- Needs the paid Ace Pass subscription to work at all
- Built-in games can be a distraction for some kids
Setup & lockdown guide
No SIM or carrier to arrange; the LTE is bundled into the required Ace Pass plan. Kids reach only parent-approved contacts, with School Time to limit distractions and location that auto-deletes after 24 hours. Note it is built around movement games, which motivates active kids but is more playful than a bare-bones tracker, and it does not work without the subscription.
How to talk to your child
Tell your child: 'This is your adventure watch, stay in touch with us and earn rewards by being active.'
Verified from official sources
Google/Fitbit, official Ace LTE pages
Google confirms no ads, social, or third-party apps, approved-contacts-only calls and messages, GPS with School Time, and activity games, with LTE bundled into the required Ace Pass plan.
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