Needs Better Features

[VikkiK]

This tracker would be better if it was waterproof for swimming and had rewards for tasks like doing homework and chores as well as the fitness rewards and badges.

I was going purchase for my grandchildren, however will be going with Garmin as it has the above features.

[WendyB]

It does have badges for steps walked, miles etc. Those can be very motivating!

Best of luck to you!

[DramaQueenDiva]

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@VikkiK wrote:

This tracker would be better if it was waterproof for swimming and had rewards for tasks like doing homework and chores as well as the fitness rewards and badges.

I was going purchase for my grandchildren, however will be going with Garmin as it has the above features.

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That would be awesome if the Ace had those features.  Best of luck to you and please let us know what your grandson thinks of the Garmin as well.

[KateFitbit · Accepted solution]

@VikkiK thanks for your feedback, it will be passed on to our team.  The Ace focus is on activities and movement, so features like Fitbit Challenges and Reminders to Move are included. Good news, if a child's chores include movement, it will count toward their daily goal.

You can set up to 8 alarms daily to remind your child to do homework or chores, though there currently isn't a 'reward' offered; and while the tracker can handle showers and splashes, it is not suitable for swimming. You may want to post either idea on our feature suggestion board. It's an excellent way to get ideas in front of our development team. 

@WendyB, @DramaQueenDiva great seeing you around the Ace boards! 

[Rich_Laue]

Sorry @VikkiK but Garmin being a USA based company also has to follow the COPPA regulations. A child under 13 will not be able to use a Garmin. Now if the child is over 13 Fitbit has the Flex 2 which may be worn while swimming.