Google's Fitbit Ace LTE is a near-perfect fitness tracker for kids

Android Police - July 23, 2024

My oldest recently turned 12, and my wife and I had a rather lengthy discussion about whether to get him a phone. After all, he’s about to get his babysitter certificate, so in theory, we could go out on short dates and errands while he keeps an eye on his twin sisters. However, as a middle school teacher, I have my fair share of opinions on when kids should get their first smartphone.

Given the plethora of studies that show it’s best to wait until high school, I knew that whatever smart device we bought needed the best parental controls on the planet. Also, bonus points if it had limited or, better yet, no access to social media apps. Well, that’s when Google’s Fitbit Ace LTE serendipitously conjured itself from my subconscious and almost — almost — gave me what I was looking for.

Google's Fitbit Ace LTE is a near-perfect fitness tracker for kids