Google P11_1

CANADIANS: DOES NOT WORK IN CANADA.

After reading other reviews and really carefully considering this purchase, we are happy we decided to give it a try. I have had fitbits for over 7 years now, and my husband and I currently each have the fitbit versa 2. I was a little worried the Ace might be too big for my 8yo's wrist, but its actually a great size. It is a little thicker than the versa, but I expect that given its meant to have the housing to be able to use a 4G network. Setting it up was quite easy, and being able to add other family members was great. The app is easy to sync to the phone, and both parents have the app (as well as grandparents for emergency uses). It seems pretty durable, as someone who has knocked the crap out of her Versa 2, I dont really have any concerns for the Ace. I did buy a protective case for it that is really thin and came in a 2 pack, just because things happen and its an 8yo, but I really dont have any concerns about its durability. It is fairly accurate in letting you know when the watch is on or off your kids wrist (came in handy when I was able to figure out why they weren't answering my messages) and gives you a close approximation of where they are via GPS. Did it know that my kid was at a neighbor's house? Yes. Was it so accurate that it knew the moment he crossed the street? No. Once they were further into the neighbors yard, it showed as much, but to expect 100% accuracy is probably just going to let you down. It does at least get you 95% accuracy, so you can make sure they haven't wandered off to somewhere they shouldn't be, and again, lets you know if the watch is on, which could be a useful feature if your kid is prone to trying to sneak. The keyboard on it is incredibly small, again not surprising given its a watch. My kid enjoys it because its like a little spy watch, but mainly uses quick responses or just chooses to call if he needs something more elaborate. So far, we haven't encountered any low signal issues, and we truly live out in the middle of no where (i.e. 20 minutes from the closest town, not even city) and its worked well. However, because it is on 4G and always looking for signal, we've found we can only go 1.5 days before needing to charge the watch. I really dont know how they could make that better, considering phones do the same thing if they dont have signal with a much larger battery. For as small as it is, I'm impressed it lasts that long, with my kiddo turning the screen on every 10 minutes to check step progress and time, lol. Overall, this has been a great purchase for our family and a great alternative to a phone!

This is my first time touching a kids smart watch, so I can't compare it to anything else. Although, i will say this. I'm overall happy with the watch. Me and the kids don't use many of the features. I mainly use it to locate and message/call my kids. A few things: -A screen protector is a must...you know, because kids... -One watch was stuck on boot logo and i couldn't reset it. Luckily it was still in manufacture's warranty for 6more days and Google is replacing it in a week or two. -The provided strap.. my god the Velcro is garbage or that's just the life span (~10 months) Watch flew off son's arm and cracked the screen. Only use the click bands if possible or inspect the Velcro every so often. -Tracking feature is normally really good, other times it takes a while for some reason so I'll restart the app -Messaging is nice now, voice to text available after a software update and you can add other people to your trusted contacts list. -Battery life is garbage in my opinion. Lasts less 20hrs with light use. I would like to see ~26-30 hours worth of battery for when the kids forget to charge it. -Offers Google pay for kids which is awesome. The only downside is I can't add a regular bank card and the other options cost a fee (i.e. greenlight) -Call speaker is weak Overall id say it's a great first model watch. If they release a new version, I'd very likely upgrade for the well needed improvements.

I bought two of these watches for my sons (7 & 9). They're at the age where they're old enough to explore the neighborhood with their friends (we have lots of close relatives and kids in a small neighborhood), but not quite ready for the responsibility of a phone. With these watches, I can keep tabs on where they are and they have an easy way to contact me as well. Setup was really easy. I expected it to be a lot more complicated, but I had both set up within maybe 15 minutes. I've also added a handful of family members to their contacts so they get to communicate with them more often too. It only works through the app, but I have not had any issues whatsoever with the app. It works well on my Samsung and, as far as I know, it works just fine on their aunts' iPhones too. Inviting contacts is easy and only requires that the user has a google account. I really like that the kids can also call each other. They've tried out some of the other features of the watches, but honestly, the only parts that matter to me are the GPS and calling. The only downside I've found is that there are occasionally areas where they don't get service--mostly when they're inside a house or building, which is not unlike regular cell service in my area. It's important to remember that *this is NOT a phone.* Even so, I have absolutely no regrets about this purchase. It's so convenient for the boys to just call and let me know where they are and what they're up to that I don't have to stress myself over tracking their every movement. The battle of keeping tabs on my little explorers is basically over. My kids have a little more freedom, a little more responsibility for themselves and their watches, and I have a lot more peace of mind.

I was super stoked when Fitbit came out with an LTE watch for kids. We needed a way to communicate with our kid after school and during camp so we took a chance and purchased the Fitbit Ace LTE. We're currently at about a week of use so these are our pros and cons so far: Pros - LTE service available that doesn't rely on wifi to allow text, calls, and voice messages. - GPS enabled so you know where your kid is located. - Parents have full control via the Fitbit Ace app. - Promotes kids to get active by giving points (Move Points) based on activity that can be used for games and building their avatar (eejie) and home (Bit Valley) . Does have a step counter. - It is water resistant to 50 meters and has held up really well in the swimming pool. - Customizable home screens and activity ring (noodle). - School time option so you can turn off gaming during school but still allows your kid to communicate if they need to. - The current Fitbit Ace Pass (data plan) for the LTE service is a great deal at $60 for a one year plan that also includes your choice of watch band for free. Pro/Con - Each Fitbit band has technology that unlocks features and "hauls" once connected to the watch. This is cool and fun for kids but I can see it getting really expensive at $35 per band. I'm keeping that part hush hush unless my kids wants to save up his allowance towards a new band. Cons - You are restricted to 20 contacts and the biggest issue I have with this watch is that they must have a Gmail account and must download the Fitbit Ace app. This is super annoying especially for older users that don't want the hassle of dealing with another account or app. There is no option to add a phone number. - No option to call 911 or dial/text any other number. - Battery sometimes doesn't quite make it all day long. - It's a bit pricey for the watch compared to other techy watches out there like Samsung and Apple. Having to download an app and have a Gmail account for all contacts is probably the biggest issue I have with this watch. I'm hoping Fitbit will change this but with it being owned by Google, I highly doubt anything will change. I think this is a great watch for kids, especially if you're wanting to avoid them having access to a cell phone at a young age. It really helps them get motivated to move more and it gives parents peace of mind knowing their kid's whereabouts and having the option to contact each other. So far, my kid enjoys it and I'm happy being able to keep in touch with him. Hints - If you're trying to change the noodle or time format, hold down on the home screen. - To access the settings to change the volume, brightness, etc., hold down the top button (with the circle) on the side of the watch. - There is an option for your kid to do an emergency call for help by holding the circle button on the side of the watch. This will call emergency contacts and text help until somebody answers.