Best AirTag alternative.
This article is part of Gizmodo Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site.Bluetooth trackers turn your phone into a precise locator for lost items so you don’t have to worry about losing your keys, wallet, or bag every day.
Apple’s AirTag is the best in this category but it only works with Apple devices. The2, on the other hand, works with any Android device running version 11 or later and works perfectly with Samsung’s. You can also grab a 4 pack which is going for $53 down from $99. The new version is smaller and easier to attach to everything you own, it has IP67 water and dust resistance, a battery life of up to 500 days, and the ability to control smart home devices from afar. In Power Saving Mode, the SmartTag2 can last for up to 500 days on a single CR2032 battery and that’s. It also means you can attach one to your luggage and forget about it for several trips before needing to do any maintenance. Non-Power Saving Mode still gives you 40% more battery life than the last generation SmartTag. This lets you choose between tracking frequency and battery life when you need to.for up to 30 minutes and are completely dust-proof. This means you can attach them to keychains that get wet, gym bags that collect sweat, or pet collars that come into contact with puddles. This durability is important for outdoor use cases where things get wet often, and it takes away the worry of tracking things that might get wet while they are being used.that can find things even when they’re out of Bluetooth range of your phone. When your tagged item moves out of direct connection range, nearby Samsung phones and tablets automatically send its location through anonymous encrypted reporting. This makes a tracking network that covers all the places where people carry Galaxy devices.mode turns on when you’re close enough to Bluetooth to connect but can’t see your item: It uses Compass View to show you distance and direction on your phone’s camera feed, which is an augmented reality feature. The interface shows how many feet away your keys are and changes the heading as you move. This is like a hot-and-cold game that takes you right to your lost item.lets you program the SmartTag2’s button to control IoT devices that work with it: A single press could turn on the lights in your living room, a double press could turn on a robot vacuum, and a long press could unlock your front door with your smart lock. This turns the tracker from a passive locator into an active smart home remote that you already have attached to your keys. The SmartTag2 costs $15 which is less than most third-party Bluetooth trackers that don’t work with Samsung devices and don’t last as long on battery. For half the price of what the device normally costs, you get 500 days of battery life, IP67 protection, and the ability to control your smart home.7:00 am
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