Samsung Smarttag 3 Adds Pet Activity Tracking And Iphone Support
Samsung’s smaller tracker adds pet activity monitoring, longer battery life and iPhone support, with a US launch planned for early November.
Samsung has announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3, a new Bluetooth tracker that adds pet activity monitoring, location alerts and support for iPhones. The device is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, with longer battery life. According to The Verge, it will arrive in the US in early November at $29.99 for one tracker or $99.99 for a four-pack.
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Tracking changes and battery life
Samsung says the SmartTag 3 is 35 percent smaller and 33 percent lighter than the SmartTag 2, according to both Engadget and The Verge. It retains an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance and will be sold in black and white. The Verge reports that its replaceable CR2032 battery is rated for up to 550 days in normal use or 790 days in power-saving mode. Engadget says those figures are up from 500 and 700 days, respectively.
The tracker supports Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding and ultra-wideband technology. Engadget reports that Bluetooth-based distance and direction guidance works from up to 60 meters, or 196 feet, away—around three times the previous range, according to Samsung. Ultra-wideband can provide more precise guidance at closer distances. The Verge describes Bluetooth and ultra-wideband as working together for precise detection within roughly 200 feet on supported phones.
Users can also set an alert for when the tag enters or leaves a designated area. The Verge reports additional alerts for smaller movements and a location-history feature for reviewing where a tag has been.
Pet monitoring and phone compatibility
Engadget highlights a new use for the SmartTag 3: recording a pet’s movement, active time and sleep. A dedicated section of Samsung’s SmartThings app displays those measurements and can show where a pet has been on a walk. The feature does not measure heart rate or other fitness metrics, Engadget notes, and owners will need to find a suitable way to attach the tag to a collar.
The SmartTag 3 also introduces iPhone support, allowing tracking information to be shared across phone operating systems. The reports differ on the extent of Android compatibility: Engadget says the SmartThings app will let users locate tags with either an iPhone or an Android device, while The Verge says it was seeking confirmation that Android phones other than Samsung’s are supported. The Verge reports that tracking uses Samsung’s Galaxy Find Network, not Google’s Find Hub.
Availability and design
The Verge says sales begin in South Korea on October 7, followed by the US release in early November. It also notes a change for anyone planning to put the tag on a key ring: the new design has no built-in cutout, so attaching it directly to keys or a carabiner requires one of Samsung’s protective cases.
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