Fitbit says in a couple of months it will also be adding a tap to pay feature for kids who want to purchase things with "pocket money," on the go. Fitbit, which is owned by Alphabet's ( GOOG) Google, also insists the device is safe for kids and parents.

The Fitbit Ace LTE is a fresh take on what a children's smartwatch should be. Some of its features would be useful elsewhere too.

The Fitbit Ace LTE encourages active play with games and a customizable avatar, and it supports location tracking for parental peace of mind.

The Google Fitbit Ace LTE is listed for $229.95 and is available for preorder at Amazon. While the smartwatch will officially launch on June 5, you can pre-order it now and have i

Fitbit just announced a new smartwatch joining its lineup — the Fitbit Ace LTE — and it's unlike any previous watch from the company.

Best of all, the Fitbit Arcade updates with fresh new games every few months, so there’s never a dull moment.” Image Credits: Fitbit It’s not the worst way to try to get kids to touch the proverbial grass,