Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy SmartTag3, a location management device, on October 1. The new model features a lighter design and significantly enhanced location tracking capabilities and device compatibility.
The Galaxy SmartTag3 is a mobile device that can be attached to personal items like keys and bags, as well as pets, to track their location. Compared to its predecessor, it is approximately 35% smaller and 33% lighter, improving portability, and it incorporates a cushioned design with an aluminum button.
For the first time in the series, the new product supports compatibility with iOS devices. Previously, location tracking and sharing were only available on Galaxy devices, but with the SmartTag3, users can now check and share the tag's location in an iOS environment.
The location tracking feature has also been significantly improved. The introduction of Bluetooth 6.0's 'channel sounding' technology allows users to intuitively determine the direction and distance of the tag from up to 60 meters away, tripling the tracking range compared to the previous model. For close-range tracking (within 20 meters), ultra-wideband (UWB) technology provides even more accurate location data.
If the device goes beyond its own connection range, offline location detection is possible through the 'Galaxy Find Network,' which connects over 900 million Galaxy devices worldwide.
Additional convenience features include IP67-rated water and dust resistance, NFC-based 'lost mode,' and 'SmartThings IoT control' that allows users to operate home appliances with the tag button.
The device is powered by a replaceable coin battery (CR2032), which can last up to 550 days in normal mode and up to 790 days in power-saving mode.
Samsung plans to launch the SmartTag3 in South Korea on October 7, followed by a gradual rollout in global markets. A promotion offering a 30% discount for customers purchasing major Galaxy products will run until October 31.
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