Google has combined a gaming system and an activity tracker inside its latest kids wearable, the Fitbit Ace Lte. Pitched as a “first-of-its-kind connected smartwatch that transforms exercise into play and safely helps kids lead more active, independent lives,” the company’s goal was to get kids exercising in exchange for game progress. It comes with basic tools that allow parents to stay in touch with the child wearing it.
Via the new Fitbit Ace app, which can be installed on iOS or Android devices, playtime can be set, activity progress can be monitored, and calls and messages can be sent. On the actual watch, the children can use the onscreen keyboard or microphone to type or dictate texts or choose an emoji. This watch uses a simplified version of the hardware found on the Pixel Watch 2, however, it uses Gorilla Glass 3 on the cover and has 5 ATMs of water resistance.
A protective case has also been provided. The Fitbit Ace Lte has a “squircle” (square with rounded corners) OLED screen with two large buttons on the right side. The band is quite narrow and comes with “technology built in,” according to Google’s vice president of product management Anil Sabharwal.
The straps are called “Cartridges,” and when a new one is added, the user will see an animation of all the bonus material that comes with it. These can include new backgrounds, items for a Tamagotchi-like pet called “eejie,” and unique cartoon strips called “Noodles.” These cartoon strip.
