I didn't really have a clear conclusion so I'll say this, the Galaxy SmartTag does exactly what it says it does. I was especially impressed with the remote find feature, my girlfriend's Samsung phone was in the house while I went outside to test and I got the notification that my tag was found (she did not get notified). If you're clumsy or forgetful this could really save you someday, so for $30 I can definitely recommend it.
Note: These tags only work with Samsung Galaxy devices. I purchased one and downloaded the app on my android phone. The app gave me an error that it only works with Samsung devices. I sent it back and ordered a Tile Pro.
So basically other people's smart tags will use my phone when im on my way and use my data plan to present itself.. Sheesh. Can we detect other ones smart tags nearby if someone want to stalk on me or are they remain hidden?
Can I set this up with my Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite and then use the smartthings app that I have on my asus android phone for the day to day stuff? Looking at putting 1 in my suitcase/ backpack
Hehe snyggt att använda jojo kortet 👌 Men en fundering jag har, måste man använda en Samsung eller går det att sätta upp taggen med en annan Android? Kör själv på en OnePlus 9 pro just nu. Står mellan att använda en airtag eller galaxy tag till mitt fordon, inte så lätt att tappa bort ett fordon dock, så är mestadels ute efter att kunna spåra ifall den blir stulen. En gps kostar mer och även en månadsavgift på det
thanks for your explain, but why should i open the internet when i deal with smart tag even if the tag in Bluetooth range ? is there any way to get notified when tag is out of Bluetooth range ?
Not to complain but.. 5 minutes and 20 seconds and you didn't cover if the Device has a proximity alert and if it does what are the setting distances before it alerts you.
@@xenai. yeah? Pings matter? How? If you lost your wallet in a busy place (shopping malls, Airports, Train, Bus stations, Busy walkway...) where thousand of people are moving through - do you believe your chances to GET IT are stronger than if you lost it in a forest?? Yeah, it'll tell you precisely and accurately and quickly what garbage can your empty wallet is IN!!! They try to sell craps. Don't buy it. It's actual Bluetooth distance that works (unless you rely on GPS tracker which is another animal).
Does it have an alarm feature for say example you leave your keys on a counter and start to walk away. Can it alert you when you surpass a specific distance?
No, It just pings to the nearest samsung passing by then will give your phone update when last pinged. So in the city you will have almost second updates on the location if it's stolen.
If there is a samsung phone near your child's smart tag it will ping the latest location of your child. So any samsung phone passing will give up to date locations.
No sadly it's only working with Samsung phones. If you need an alternative check out Tile, they do a similar sort of thing but should be universal with compatibility.
Waste of money. I can't use mine anymore as they're registered on an app on a phone that no longer works. Therefore, I can't deregister and use on new phone. Only fit for the bin now.
not bad. Although you FAILEED to say that this tracker DOE NOT WORK on any other Android device except Samsung!?? So, one needs to pay $2000 do get this little buddy of $30 to work?? How SMART is this?? FYI, Tile Pro tracker works with ANY device. Android or Apple. Go figure!
Seems to me that it's just something extra to sell ya. And, if you do lose your phone it better be close to the tag or it will not find it!??! It's if I lose it at the grocery store is where it would come in handy. But sounds to me like it would not do that. I'm gonna say pass on this one.
the tag is there to find other things you attach it too, not to find your phone lol. If you lose your phone just log in on samsung account and check the map where its at
Can u confirm that if i have a iphone and have the smart things app which i use that this tag will work? Other reviews says i need to have a samsung phone
Hi, unfortunately I believe it is only working on Samsung phones. I know Apple have just come out with their own AirTags though which you may want to look into.
If you don't know how to use it, then you don't know what they even are. That's like doing a review of a calculator but having to explain what one is before starting the review. If you know what a tag is, then yes, this was a great review.
bought one, it's a joke. if you live on more than 1 acre you're screwed because there are no other phones around for it to communicate with. people miss the point, the phone has to be samsung and have all it's wifi, bluetooth, gps etc turned on and be willing to share that info otherwise this wont work. who leaves their phone unsecure like that? go to a mall, it will work then, but in reality this is a waste of time.
I think it uses GPS on other people's phones that even have it set to "off". Just like Google Maps that even when your phone's GPS is set to "off" it still sends your location to them, it's in the Terms Agreements everytime you update your Google Maps.
Why buy a product that you are locked to one manufacturer. If you find a product that try to lock you down, leave! Exclusivity is a way to drain your wallet. Apple, then Microsoft, now Samsung. Big bullies.
If you have all samsung products it just makes the eco system a lot easier, same with apple. And since you need the samsung network of galaxy devices to track, it's quite logical the "product is locked down"
@@noodlecake7108 the network and ecosystem can be cross platform if manufacturers let it. They lock you up on purpose. I am a Linux user and am used to working and setting thing up across platforms securely. But when it is done out of pure greed as in the case of Samsung smartag well that company looses my, my friends and my family's support. We (the general public) are not all stupid enough to believe the bull. Microsoft has realised that it has to work with others the reason it now uses Linux script. Bullies!
@@capablancauk then samsung would most likely have to pay all other phone companies for their phones to be able to connect with smarttag dont yoi think?
Yes, more than 80% of people leave their Blutooth and GPS on on their phones all the time, God bless them because that's the way I can track my Smartag as it rides hiding under my wife's car.
I didn't really have a clear conclusion so I'll say this, the Galaxy SmartTag does exactly what it says it does. I was especially impressed with the remote find feature, my girlfriend's Samsung phone was in the house while I went outside to test and I got the notification that my tag was found (she did not get notified). If you're clumsy or forgetful this could really save you someday, so for $30 I can definitely recommend it.
Best review of this device 10/10
Cheers!
Note: These tags only work with Samsung Galaxy devices. I purchased one and downloaded the app on my android phone. The app gave me an error that it only works with Samsung devices. I sent it back and ordered a Tile Pro.
I bought it in hopes of using it when I travel. I planned on putting it on my suitcase if it was lost or mishandled by the airlines.
how'd that work? my plan too. Is there a sleep mode for the tag?
So basically other people's smart tags will use my phone when im on my way and use my data plan to present itself.. Sheesh. Can we detect other ones smart tags nearby if someone want to stalk on me or are they remain hidden?
Thanks for showing the wallet size, no one else mentioned it anywhere. I think I'll still get it, but I'll need a bulkier wallet which sucks.
Can I set this up with my Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite and then use the smartthings app that I have on my asus android phone for the day to day stuff? Looking at putting 1 in my suitcase/ backpack
No one seems to remember Nokia had the Treasure Tags a looong time ago
Awesome review! Really enjoyed it!
Hehe snyggt att använda jojo kortet 👌
Men en fundering jag har, måste man använda en Samsung eller går det att sätta upp taggen med en annan Android? Kör själv på en OnePlus 9 pro just nu.
Står mellan att använda en airtag eller galaxy tag till mitt fordon, inte så lätt att tappa bort ett fordon dock, så är mestadels ute efter att kunna spåra ifall den blir stulen.
En gps kostar mer och även en månadsavgift på det
It worked! Thanks!!! 🙌
That's flipping Awesome
thanks for your explain, but why should i open the internet when i deal with smart tag even if the tag in Bluetooth range ?
is there any way to get notified when tag is out of Bluetooth range ?
Not to complain but.. 5 minutes and 20 seconds and you didn't cover if the Device has a proximity alert and if it does what are the setting distances before it alerts you.
sadly i just bought a tile when learning about this, but I think the SmartTag+ is EXACTLY what i want.
Tile is cross platform. Nextag is not. Move off Samsung with your mobile and you have a problem. So you buy another Samsung, exactly what they want!
@@capablancauk true, but with the samsung tag or airtag it's much easier to find since those brands are more popular, but yes tile is nice too
@@xenai. popularity and availablity are not a measure of a good product.
@@capablancauk I know, I'm just mentioning that usually itll give less pings since not as many people have tile compared to air tags or samsung tags
@@xenai. yeah? Pings matter? How? If you lost your wallet in a busy place (shopping malls, Airports, Train, Bus stations, Busy walkway...) where thousand of people are moving through - do you believe your chances to GET IT are stronger than if you lost it in a forest?? Yeah, it'll tell you precisely and accurately and quickly what garbage can your empty wallet is IN!!! They try to sell craps. Don't buy it.
It's actual Bluetooth distance that works (unless you rely on GPS tracker which is another animal).
Finally, i won't lose my wallet again
Will this connection with the Samsung tablet?
Can you connect it with two phones?
The map seams very blurred. You cant see were it is.
Lol.
To think there are people paranoid enough to cover up a map. Jesus nobody gives a fuck where your keys are dude.
Does it have an alarm feature for say example you leave your keys on a counter and start to walk away. Can it alert you when you surpass a specific distance?
not yet, but perhaps with a software update.
How far does it work with the map
How many Phone can be install 1 smarttag?
Thank you 😊
If you connect it to a different phone, will the previous phone where you previously connected it can also track its location?
No, the old one will be remove
Ive used my Galaxy SmartTag for 2 years! Now its rest in peace in my drawer
When it goes out of range and uses other galaxy smartphone users, do they need theor devices Bluetooth switched on?
No, It just pings to the nearest samsung passing by then will give your phone update when last pinged. So in the city you will have almost second updates on the location if it's stolen.
I'm sorry I guess I'm kinda slow. Can I put it in my kids school bag? It will work in the case of emergency?
If there is a samsung phone near your child's smart tag it will ping the latest location of your child. So any samsung phone passing will give up to date locations.
thanks!
Does the smart tag work on none Samsung phone?
No sadly it's only working with Samsung phones. If you need an alternative check out Tile, they do a similar sort of thing but should be universal with compatibility.
That is so sad tile network is so much smaller than smart and air tag
I cant pair on my google pixel 5
It only works with "flagship" Samsung phones, not the lower, cheaper models.
if your Phone not connected to the internet, it will not ring. 😢 so not cool
Waste of money. I can't use mine anymore as they're registered on an app on a phone that no longer works. Therefore, I can't deregister and use on new phone. Only fit for the bin now.
Is your fault not Samsung
not bad. Although you FAILEED to say that this tracker DOE NOT WORK on any other Android device except Samsung!?? So, one needs to pay $2000 do get this little buddy of $30 to work?? How SMART is this??
FYI, Tile Pro tracker works with ANY device. Android or Apple. Go figure!
What exactly is a 'bunch of noise' ???
Good clear review, thanks.
Seems to me that it's just something extra to sell ya. And, if you do lose your phone it better be close to the tag or it will not find it!??! It's if I lose it at the grocery store is where it would come in handy. But sounds to me like it would not do that. I'm gonna say pass on this one.
the tag is there to find other things you attach it too, not to find your phone lol. If you lose your phone just log in on samsung account and check the map where its at
You can track these world wide, not just within close range. Beyond close range, it bings off of other Samsung phones, which updates it on the map.
Can u confirm that if i have a iphone and have the smart things app which i use that this tag will work? Other reviews says i need to have a samsung phone
Hi, unfortunately I believe it is only working on Samsung phones. I know Apple have just come out with their own AirTags though which you may want to look into.
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Where’s that AR finding?
It's only on the galaxy smart tag plus
you need the tag+ for that
1:57 this does not work without a Samsung phone! I wasted a half an hour trying to set this up with a Google phone because of your misinformation.
So what phones work on the samsung tag?
Supposedly, galaxy phones with android 8 or more recent..I'd like to know if they're compatible with my cheap A10e..
I just called Samsung..only S21, S21 ultra, and note 21 are compatible
This video explains everything about the tag except how to use it. Not helpful
If you don't know how to use it, then you don't know what they even are. That's like doing a review of a calculator but having to explain what one is before starting the review. If you know what a tag is, then yes, this was a great review.
bought one, it's a joke. if you live on more than 1 acre you're screwed because there are no other phones around for it to communicate with. people miss the point, the phone has to be samsung and have all it's wifi, bluetooth, gps etc turned on and be willing to share that info otherwise this wont work. who leaves their phone unsecure like that? go to a mall, it will work then, but in reality this is a waste of time.
Shut up
I think it uses GPS on other people's phones that even have it set to "off". Just like Google Maps that even when your phone's GPS is set to "off" it still sends your location to them, it's in the Terms Agreements everytime you update your Google Maps.
Social engineering, they can shove it.
You must be proud of your tinfoil hat collection?
Why buy a product that you are locked to one manufacturer. If you find a product that try to lock you down, leave!
Exclusivity is a way to drain your wallet.
Apple, then Microsoft, now Samsung.
Big bullies.
If you have all samsung products it just makes the eco system a lot easier, same with apple. And since you need the samsung network of galaxy devices to track, it's quite logical the "product is locked down"
@@noodlecake7108 the network and ecosystem can be cross platform if manufacturers let it. They lock you up on purpose.
I am a Linux user and am used to working and setting thing up across platforms securely. But when it is done out of pure greed as in the case of Samsung smartag well that company looses my, my friends and my family's support.
We (the general public) are not all stupid enough to believe the bull.
Microsoft has realised that it has to work with others the reason it now uses Linux script.
Bullies!
@@capablancauk then samsung would most likely have to pay all other phone companies for their phones to be able to connect with smarttag dont yoi think?
@@noodlecake7108 not true. I have a similar product that is cross platform.
@@MH-Tesla false conclusion and an opt in is better than assuming I am in. Like Microsoft updates installing stuff I never asked for.
You deffo sound like a convinced atheist lol!
It uses the samsung devices network to be detected.But seriously does everyone leave their bluetooth on all the time????
you dont have to :)
I don't but tons of people do. Probably majority.
Yes, more than 80% of people leave their Blutooth and GPS on on their phones all the time, God bless them because that's the way I can track my Smartag as it rides hiding under my wife's car.
Yes, I do. Connects to my car's audio and nav