Overview
- Samsung confirmed the SmartTag 3 will work with iOS and non‑Samsung Android phones through SmartThings Find while some advanced functions remain limited to Galaxy devices.
- The device is 35% smaller by volume and 33% lighter than the SmartTag 2, trading the built‑in loop for a flatter rounded design that relies on sold accessories for attachment.
- Samsung says the SmartTag 3 uses a replaceable CR2032 coin cell, is about 10% more power efficient, and can last up to 550 days in normal use or up to 790 days in power‑saving mode.
- Tracking is improved with up to three times the detection range, a compass view that guides users to roughly 60 meters (about 200 feet), and UWB 'centimeter‑level' precision when paired with compatible phones.
- The SmartTag 3 will cost $29.99 for a single unit or $99.99 for a four‑pack, arrive in black and white in early November, and positions Samsung as a closer rival to Apple’s AirTag and other upcoming trackers by widening compatibility and feature set.