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Google to Launch NFC-Enabled Pixel Tag Item Tracker on November 11
Google is rounding out its 2026 Made by Google device lineup with the launch of the Pixel Tag tracker. The accessory will be available to buyers starting November 11. Pixel Tag is the first Find Hub tracker with NFC. NFC is a short-range connection used to transfer information by touching devices together. Google did not announce this feature at its August event. Touching the tracker to the back of a phone immediately opens its settings page.
The NFC area is located under the circular battery cover. To open the cover, it must be pressed and turned counterclockwise. In Android 17 QPR2, touching the tracker to a phone opens the device information page directly. In QPR1, the system notification must be tapped first. Pixel Tag also has Bluetooth 6.0 and UWB connectivity. Together with the Channel Sounding feature, these technologies determine the tracker's distance and direction more accurately. After the initial pairing and acceptance of the terms of use, additional options appear on the screen. From there, users can enable an alert for when the tracker is left behind, make the phone ring, change the name and category, and adjust the volume. Pixel Tag also has a physical button on the back, under the battery cover.
If the tracker is near the phone, pressing that button 2 times triggers a loud sound on the phone. Once the phone has been found, the sound can be stopped by pressing the button on Pixel Tag 1 time. The sound can also be turned off from the phone itself. Users can disable this feature separately for each tracker from the device information page. Google has not released its own protective case for Pixel Tag and is collaborating with Bellroy on these accessories. The silicone Bellroy Lite Case Duo set of 2 sells for $24.99 (approximately 42 manats). The set is available in Mist and Shadow. The case covers the entire body of the tracker except for the front and the speaker opening. It also has a hole in the corner and a color-matched cord. The leather Bellroy Leather Tag Case sells for $29.99 (approximately 51 manats). It is available in Artichoke, Azalea, Black, Pewter and Red Ochre.
The NFC area is located under the circular battery cover. To open the cover, it must be pressed and turned counterclockwise. In Android 17 QPR2, touching the tracker to a phone opens the device information page directly. In QPR1, the system notification must be tapped first. Pixel Tag also has Bluetooth 6.0 and UWB connectivity. Together with the Channel Sounding feature, these technologies determine the tracker's distance and direction more accurately. After the initial pairing and acceptance of the terms of use, additional options appear on the screen. From there, users can enable an alert for when the tracker is left behind, make the phone ring, change the name and category, and adjust the volume. Pixel Tag also has a physical button on the back, under the battery cover. If the tracker is near the phone, pressing that button 2 times triggers a loud sound on the phone. Once the phone has been found, the sound can be stopped by pressing the button on Pixel Tag 1 time. The sound can also be turned off from the phone itself. Users can disable this feature separately for each tracker from the device information page. Google has not released its own protective case for Pixel Tag and is collaborating with Bellroy on these accessories. The silicone Bellroy Lite Case Duo set of 2 sells for $24.99 (approximately 42 manats). The set is available in Mist and Shadow. The case covers the entire body of the tracker except for the front and the speaker opening. It also has a hole in the corner and a color-matched cord. The leather Bellroy Leather Tag Case sells for $29.99 (approximately 51 manats). It is available in Artichoke, Azalea, Black, Pewter and Red Ochre.