Add complete control over Ace LTE for School Time

[ckronengold]

Please provide complete control over what features are turned off during School Time. I would like to be able to turned off all messaging during School Time. Block access, like how games are blocked during School Time. A pure "Watch Only" mode to enable the tightest of restrictions.

Moderator edit: Clarified subject

[LizzyFitbit]

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[Aldcu]

 Completely agree with the previous user. Without this feature my kid cannot use/take the ACE to school. Parents should be able to chose what features they need to keep enable for their kid. Some parents may think messaging and calls are fine while other  au not. I think there should be an option to set the ACE in watch mode only. 

[SteveShaffer]

Totally agree.  I had just assumed texting wasn't allowed in school mode but got a text from my kid today.  I can imagine different people will have different assumptions here so customizable school time just makes sense.

[Jaspeyg]

We were going to use this watch for our autistic son who elopes during class and gets lost by the school.  it was a safety decision for us to buy him this watch. Unfortunately, the school has told us that he cannot come back in with the watch because he’s using the texting feature during class time.  Please allow us to lock out communication during school time. 

[sofresh23]

Yes! This is a much needed feature. We are debating getting rid of watch as without it our child is too distracted by the watch.

[lowtechmama]

100% agree this needs to be an option. My son got his Fitbit Ace yesterday and we set up school time, but he reported today when I picked him up that he had access to games and got a message notification during class. I was under the impression neither of those things would happen when the watch was in school mode. Very disappointed.  Parents should have the option to choose the features they was available.

[Davefc]

I support this 100%. Parents should be able to block messages in certain situations.