Galaxy SmartTag is a

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and object finder produced by

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. The device utilizes

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to allow the user to locate whatever object it is attached to via the

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mobile app. The SmartTag & SmartTag plus were announced at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on January 14, 2021, SmartTag was included with every Galaxy S21 for pre-order, and released on January 29, 2021. The SmartTag Plus announced again at Samsung Newsroom on April 8, 2021, and released on April 14th. On October 11, 2023, Samsung released the SmartTag2.

Function

The Galaxy SmartTag is a tracking device which can be attached to various objects that are easily lost with a small strap (sold separately) or by other means, such as a keychain. Objects include keys, luggage, purses, among others. The device can then be located with

mobile app, using

. Another variant, the Galaxy SmartTag+, uses

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technology in order to locate the device and was released on April 16, 2021. Only limited phones, that are more recently produced, manufactured by Samsung supports such features. While the device is inside of the Bluetooth range (120 meters), it can play a ringtone using its inbuilt

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to alert the user of its exact location audibly, using a volume between 85 - 96 dB (unobstructed). If the device is outside of the

range, the device can still be located using Samsung's SmartThings Find Network, which uses the internet connection and GPS location of other Samsung Galaxy phones in the area to anonymously pinpoint the location of the SmartTag to the owner. The device also has a programmable button that can be used to control

-compatible smart-home products.

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Official website
{{Samsung Electronics Samsung Galaxy Internet object tracking

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