In addition to Galaxy S series smartphones 21 and to the earphones Galaxy Buds Pro , Samsung, has decided to present a small but ingenious Bluetooth accessory capable of allowing everyone not to lose any type of object it will be associated with. Let’s talk about the Samsung SmartTag that is a small square-shaped device a few millimeters thick and equipped with a Bluetooth 5.0 LE module capable of being located in any place and therefore capable of ” following ” every single object to which it will be associated such as keys, wallet or other.

Samsung SmartTag: here’s how it’s done and how it works

SmartTag measures 4 x 4 cm and is approximately 1 cm thick with a weight that is just over 10 grams. It can boast the IP certification 53 and is powered by a battery from 220 mAh which should guarantee an autonomy of 280 days before being replaced. The small accessory can be connected to the house or car keys, to the backpack, to the dog collar or wherever you want, with the possibility of discovering its position at any time thanks to the Bluetooth 5.0 LowEnergy . Galaxy Smart Tag is made of plastic and as mentioned it is also created to withstand rain, a very useful function especially when used with pets.

How does it work? Among the peculiarities of Galaxy SmartTag there is the possibility of using SmartThings Find , the new feature being released by Samsung, to find the tag using the Galaxy product network. Even if it’s not connected directly to a Galaxy smartphone, the tag emits a BLE signal that can be picked up by nearby Galaxy devices. At this point the information collected, encrypted and protected, is sent to the owner , the only one who will be able to accurately know its position, with the possibility of quickly recovering the ” lost ” device. Specifically, the new Galaxy SmartTag accessory sees the presence of a button that allows you to quickly find the connected smartphone. Moreover, thanks to the app created specifically by Samsung, it will be possible to customize the function of the button on the tag and maybe use it to turn on the home light using SmartThings.

Who will buy one of the smartphones of the Galaxy S line 21 from 14 to the 28 January will receive a free SmartTag . SmartTag is marketed at price of 34, 90 euro and is available starting today. During the presentation, Samsung also announced the arrival of a second version , SmarTag +, equipped with UWB module but will arrive later in the year.