Galaxy SmartTag+ with UWB goes on pre-order in the US

Final updated: April 2nd, 2021 at 07:37 UTC+01:00

Samsung had unveiled 2 new object trackers—Galaxy SmartTag and Galaxy SmartTag+—earlier this twelvemonth aslope the Galaxy S21 series. While the Milky way SmartTag went on sale most immediately, Samsung had announced that the Galaxy SmartTag+ would proceed auction afterwards this year. It appears that the more premium object tracker from the company will soon be available for buy.

The Galaxy SmartTag+ is now available for pre-order in the U.s.a.. Best Buy has started accepting pre-orders for the Milky way SmartTag+, and has mentioned that the device volition start aircraft on April 12. The device is priced at $39.99 in the US and volition be available in two colors: Black and Denim Blue. Co-ordinate to reports, the Galaxy SmartTag+ received the FCC certification earlier today.

The Galaxy SmartTag+ is $15 costlier than the regular Galaxy SmartTag, but information technology comes with UWB (Ultra-Wide Band) that offers more precise location and management data. It features Bluetooth v.0 and a tracking range of shut to 400 feet. When it is out of range, the Galaxy SmartTag+ can withal exist tracked via other Galaxy users' devices using the Galaxy Detect network. Information technology has an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance and a ringer. Its replaceable battery lasts up to 5 months.

Samsung has a few other cracking options for the Milky way SmartTag+ in the SmartThings app. You can see the object tracker'southward location in the AR (Augmented Reality) mode, configure its push button for smart dwelling controls or routines, adjust the ringer'south volume, and change the ringtone (eight presets available).