Alongside the Galaxy S21 series smartphones and Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds, Samsung also debuted Galaxy SmartTag, and SmartTag+ at the Galaxy Unpacked 2021. The Galaxy SmartTag and SmartTag+ is the latest smart tracking device designed to keep track of easy to lose items such as keys, wallets, or even pets and help find it in case the items are lost.
The smart device comes in two variants: SmartTag, which uses Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (LE), and Smart Tag+ that uses Ultra Wide Band (UWB). The SmartTag+ will be released later this year, whereas the SmartTag is already available for pre-order and is available for purchase from January 29. The price of Galaxy SmartTag is $29.99.
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag Overview:
Design
The Galaxy SmartTag is a small diamond-shaped device with rounded corners and a circular hole in the upper corner to attach a lanyard and clip them up to the keys, wallet, backpack or even to pet’s lease.
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag has a CR2032 battery that is replaceable by the users. Samsung claims the battery to last for months. The device has a dimension of 39.11mmx39.11mmx9.9mm and weighs 50.80 grams.
Features
The Galaxy SmartTag pairs with the SmartThings app so it only works with the Galaxy device. The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag uses Bluetooth Low Energy v5.0 (BLE) technology to communicate the SmartTag and the Galaxy devices’ location. It works within a range of 120 meters.
A built-in speaker on the Galaxy SmartTag allows the user to ring the tracker if it is within the range from the Galaxy device.
The Galaxy SmartTag also features a button that lets the user control the Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected with the SmartThings app in the smartphone.
Galaxy SmartTag Specifications
| Dimension | 39.11mmx39.11mmx9.9mm |
| Weight | 50.80 grams. |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Battery | CR2032, which is user-replaceable |
| Range | 120 meters |
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+ Overview
The Galaxy SmartTag+ will use an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology to track the items more precisely. The use of UWB will allow spatial accuracy and directional capabilities. Samsung will also introduce an AR tracking capability on SmartTag+ to locate the object with on-screen guidance.
The detailed specification of the SmartTag+ is yet to be announced and will launch later this year.
Samsung SmartTag Price and Availability in Nepal
SmartTag is currently available for pre-order and will be available for purchase from January 29. The price of Galaxy SmartTag is $29.99. The Galaxy SmartTag+ will be released later this year at $39.99.
We don’t know if SmartTag and SmartTag+ will be released in Nepal. However, we can expect the price of Samsung Galaxy SmartTag and SmartTag+ to be NPR 4,000 and NPR 5,000, respectively in Nepal, if they are released here.
| Samsung Device | Price in the US | Expected price in Nepal |
| Galaxy SmartTag | $29.99 | Rs. 4000 |
| Galaxy SmartTag+ | $39.99 | Rs. 5000 |
