SAMSUNG GALAXY
SMARTTAG+
Samsung’s trackers are Samsung only – but smart home control and
AR finding tech are irresistible if you’ve got the right phoneNot to be outdone by Apple’s proprietary offering, the
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+ only works with Samsung
phones but has impressive functionality crammed into
that tiny square. Just like the AirTags, Samsung’s
improved tracker – defined by the + over the regular
SmartTag – comes with built-in UWB, which means that
you can get ultra-precise directional location on your
lost things at home when Bluetooth is a little too vague.
Samsung has even gamified the hunt somewhat with
its use of augmented reality tech in the app that will
literally point you to your lost items using your phone
camera. If you don’t fancy this though, you can always
just sound the tag’s ringer and use the audio cue alone.
It’s also possible to use the SmartTag+ in reverse to
ring your phone if you’ve managed to lose that instead.
- Very precise tracking • Slick use of augmented reality • Smart home control
- Only for Samsung phones • No separation alert • Not fully waterproof^
Another nifty trick is full compatibility with Samsung’s
SmartThings app, which allows you to control your
smart home. If you’ve got your Philips lights set up in
the app for instance, you can use the button on the tag
to turn them on. You’ll just need to be close to your
phone for it to work.
If your precious item is lost out in the world, the
SmartThings network is made up of other Galaxy users
to help you try and pinpoint the location. Obviously this
is only ever as strong as the number of people in the
vicinity but a lot of Galaxy phones means you’re far more
likely to see a precise location on the map once you’ve
reported the item as missing. Easily clippable to a bag or
your keys, the SmartTag+ is a must for Galaxy owners.
£39/£69 pack of two, samsung.comBENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS
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