Keeping track of your keys, wallet or luggage shouldn’t mean you need an iPhone to do it. Apple’s AirTags work exclusively in the Apple ecosystem and leave Android users out in the cold when it comes to reliable item tracking. Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag2 solves this for owners of Android devices and right now Amazon has the price slashed to just $63, from its usual $99 on a four-pack. And a single SmartTag is currently available for $18, down from $29.
Samsung’s Answer to Apple’s Tracker Dominance
Galaxy SmartTag2 brings a complete redesign focused on functionality and everyday usability. Samsung has fitted this tracker with an IP67 rating, meaning it’s dust-resistant and can handle up to one meter of water immersion for 30 minutes. But that counts for something when you attach these tags to items that face the elements, whether it’s a backpack you take on a hike or keys that might end up in a puddle.
Among the SmartTag2’s greatest strengths is its phenomenal battery life, boasting a single charge that lasts up to 500 days under normal conditions. If you want to extend it even further, Power Saving Mode pushes the lifespan up another 40%, which means you could get 700 days before needing to replace the battery. This extended battery life removes the frustration of repeated checks or replacements and allows you to tag your items and essentially forget about maintenance for well over a year.
The tracking experience itself works via the SmartThings Find platform which has deep integration with Galaxy smartphones and tablets that are running Android 11 or newer. When an item goes missing, the Search Nearby feature activates and leads you step by step to the location of your gadget through Compass View. This visual wayfinding technology leverages your phone’s sensors to point you in the right direction; it shows you how close you are and in which direction as you get nearer. If you are within range but still can’t set your eyes on the tagged item, you can remotely send out an audible alert that will help you pinpoint the exact location.
Beyond basic tracking, the SmartTag2 connects with Samsung’s IoT ecosystem and allows you to activate compatible smart home devices. This means your tracker can do double duty, serving both as a locator and also as a smart home trigger, depending on how you’ve set it up in the SmartThings app. The functionality extends the value proposition beyond simple item finding into the space of home automation.
Samsung designed the SmartTag2 with customization in mind, offering optional Silicone Cases for protection and style along with Rugged Cases with non-slip patterns and extra bumper protection. Both case options include carabiner ring attachments, making it easy to clip the tracker onto a bag, belt loop or keychain. In this four-pack deal, you get two black and two white trackers so you can have different colors to match whatever you want, or just use whichever color you can see better, depending on the situation.
At $63 for four trackers, you’re paying just under $16 per unit which is exceptional value if you’re invested in the Samsung ecosystem.