Furthermore, an element of augmented reality can be implemented, where the phone’s rear camera is used to show exactly where the smart tag plus is.
When the tag is close to a compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, the handset more precisely shows where it is, using arrows and a distance estimate. It also has Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, which the regular smart tag misses out on.
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Read more: We pitted the Tile mate against the Tile pro to see which Bluetooth key finder is right for you The tag was quickly located on a busy London street, but we suspect the experience will be less impressive in more remote parts of the country. How well this works will depend on the population density of the local area, and also how common Galaxy smartphones are in that country. Like other key trackers and their own user networks, the SmartThings app will show your lost tag’s location when it comes within Bluetooth range of someone else’s Samsung Galaxy phone. This network of Samsung users isn’t as large as Apple’s Find My family of iPhone owners, but Samsung said in 2021 that more than 700 million “helper devices” are connected globally. From here, you can have the tag play a loud tune to help you find it, or rely on fellow Samsung Galaxy users if it’s lost further afield. Using that Bluetooth connection, the tag’s location is shown on a map in the Samsung SmartThings app. This is just like how other trackers from Tile, Chipolo and Apple work. Using the SmartThings app, you can assign a name and icon to the tag, such as “keys” and a picture of a bunch of keys. Like other trackers, the Samsung connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), which maintains a constant connection between the two while using very little battery life. This is slightly behind that of its rivals, but means it’ll still survive being in the rain just don’t take it swimming. Samsung’s tag has an IP53 water resistance rating. Read more: Chipolo’s one spot is a smart key tracker that works with Apple’s Find My app But it can at least be replaced when it expires, unlike that of the Tile mate, which is ready for the recycling bin once its, admittedly impressive. The coin-style CR2032 battery of the Samsung tag is estimated to last for just five months of typical use (compared to a year for the AirTag). The extra bulk shouldn’t be a problem for many buyers, and because there’s an integrated keyring hole there’s no need to buy a case or holder, as is needed with Apple’s device. In fact, the Samsung is about the same size as an AirTag when the it’s inside a case. Like some Tile trackers, there’s also a button on the front for ringing your phone or controlling smart home devices via the company’s SmartThings home automation app.Īt 40.9mm x 40.9mm x 9.9mm, the Samsung tag is slightly larger than most of its rivals. As such, it’s a black plastic rectangle with rounded corners and a hole for hooking onto your keys or bag. The smart tag plus looks very similar to other key trackers on the market, like the Tile mate and Chipolo one spot. But even with it’s currently more appealing price tag, is it worth buying? We found out. That said, at the time of writing we spotted the Galaxy smart tag plus was on offer for half it’s usual price. This is fairly steep for a Bluetooth key finder, especially when you consider that the Apple AirTag is priced at £29, and the Tile mate, which is usually £20, is often discounted to £15. The Samsung Galaxy smart tag plus has a regular retail price of £39. We then configured the tag to work with our Philips hue smart lighting system via the SmartThings app, and carried it with us every day. Like our other key finder reviews, we tested the Galaxy smart tag plus by connecting it to a smartphone and hooking it onto our keys. Tile pro key finder review: A Bluetooth tracker for everyone This includes the Galaxy S21 plus, S22 plus and S22 ultra, as well as the Note 20 ultra and Galaxy Z fold 2 and fold 3.Īpple Airtag vs Tile pro: Which Bluetooth tracker is better?ĩ best key finders to help you track down your stuffĬan Apple’s AirTag stop us from losing our things? Additionally, the smart tag plus reviewed here only works with Samsung phones that have UWB technology. Just as how the AirTag only works with iPhones, the Galaxy smart tag plus only works with Samsung phones.
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That means no more fumblin in the dark, simply give the Galaxy tag a squeeze and your Philips hue lights will illuminate.īefore we get into our full review, we should address a major limiting factor here. The latter is an impressive addition as when pressed it can be configured in the SmartThings to take control of your smart lighting. It also has a hook for attaching to keys, and a button.
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