Google’s latest update to its kid-friendly Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch is designed to promote independence and motivation in young users. The update introduces Tap to Pay, allowing kids to make payments with their smartwatch. However, this feature is limited to debit cards from Greenlight or GoHenry, two financial tech companies that aim to teach children about money management.
• Tap to Pay with Greenlight or GoHenry debit cards, sending transaction alerts and implementing spending limits.
• Two new games on FitBit Arcade: Sproutlings and Spirit Garden, encouraging kids to exercise and promoting mindfulness.
• School Time tool now allows parents to set up a lunch break, disabling the watch during classes.
• Upcoming feature: kids can add older or younger siblings as contacts inside the Fitbit Ace app.
The update aims to provide parents with a way to monitor their child’s finances while teaching kids about money management and responsibility.