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Google launches Pixel Tag item tracker in the US for $29.99
Google launched its first item tracker for Android, the Pixel Tag, in the US market on November 11, 2026. The device’s official release date is November 11. It costs $29.99 for one (approximately 51 manat). A 4-pack sells for $99.99 (approximately 170 manat). The tracker works with the network and app that were renamed Find Hub last year.
The Pixel Tag weighs approximately 11 g and is slightly lighter than the AirTag 2. Its elongated body is longer than its rival’s but slightly thinner. The device does not have a hole for attaching it to a keychain or bag. Therefore, a separate accessory is required. The model is sold only in Fog and features NFC connectivity. UWB technology is used to precisely locate the tracker at close range. If the phone has a UWB chip, the Find Hub app shows the distance to the item and the direction in which it is located. The Channel Sounding feature in Bluetooth 6.0 only determines the distance. The Pixel Tag works with Android 9 and later versions. For precision finding, the phone must support UWB or Bluetooth 6.0. When the tracker is far away, it uses more than 1 billion Android devices on the Find Hub network. The built-in speaker helps locate a nearby item by sound. The Left Behind feature sends an alert to the phone when the tracker is left behind. The button on the device can also be used to ring a lost phone. Apple trackers do not have such a button. According to Google, the Pixel Tag runs for more than 1 year on a CR2032 battery. Its IP67 rating indicates that the device is dust-resistant and can remain operational if dropped into shallow water. This makes it easier to use the tracker every day in a bag, on a keychain or in luggage. Its battery life is similar to that of the AirTag. One of its main rivals, the Galaxy SmartTag 3, has been available in the US market since November 6 and promises up to 550 days of battery life. The $29.99 device also works on iPhone with the SmartThings Find app. The Moto Tag 2 connects to the same Find Hub network and has a similar price and features. The Pixel Tag stands out with its button for ringing a phone. The Samsung and Motorola models promise longer battery life.
The Pixel Tag weighs approximately 11 g and is slightly lighter than the AirTag 2. Its elongated body is longer than its rival’s but slightly thinner. The device does not have a hole for attaching it to a keychain or bag. Therefore, a separate accessory is required. The model is sold only in Fog and features NFC connectivity. UWB technology is used to precisely locate the tracker at close range. If the phone has a UWB chip, the Find Hub app shows the distance to the item and the direction in which it is located. The Channel Sounding feature in Bluetooth 6.0 only determines the distance. The Pixel Tag works with Android 9 and later versions. For precision finding, the phone must support UWB or Bluetooth 6.0. When the tracker is far away, it uses more than 1 billion Android devices on the Find Hub network. The built-in speaker helps locate a nearby item by sound. The Left Behind feature sends an alert to the phone when the tracker is left behind. The button on the device can also be used to ring a lost phone. Apple trackers do not have such a button. According to Google, the Pixel Tag runs for more than 1 year on a CR2032 battery. Its IP67 rating indicates that the device is dust-resistant and can remain operational if dropped into shallow water. This makes it easier to use the tracker every day in a bag, on a keychain or in luggage. Its battery life is similar to that of the AirTag. One of its main rivals, the Galaxy SmartTag 3, has been available in the US market since November 6 and promises up to 550 days of battery life. The $29.99 device also works on iPhone with the SmartThings Find app. The Moto Tag 2 connects to the same Find Hub network and has a similar price and features. The Pixel Tag stands out with its button for ringing a phone. The Samsung and Motorola models promise longer battery life.