Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3 Is More Compact and Lighter, Adds iOS Support

Samsung has unveiled the third generation of its Galaxy SmartTag item tracker. The updated model is more compact and significantly lighter than the previous version. In addition, for the first time in the series, it is compatible with iOS through the SmartThings app—but iPhone owners will have access only to basic tracking features.

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3 has an entirely new design, but it does not have a built-in hole for attaching it to a key ring. Therefore, users who need one will have to purchase one of Samsung’s branded protective cases. The size of the body has been reduced by approximately 35%, while the weight has been reduced by 33%. The tracker can operate for up to 550 days with standard use and up to 790 days in power-saving mode. The gadget is powered by a standard CR2032 battery and has IP67 water and dust resistance.

Using the SmartThings Find service, users can check the tag’s location, share this information with others, and use the Search Nearby feature on supported devices. Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding technology allows Compass View to determine the direction to the tag and its distance within a radius of up to 60 m, which is approximately three times greater than with the previous-generation SmartTag2. At close range, the UWB module is used for the most precise positioning. If SmartTag3 is outside the range of its owner’s smartphone, its coordinates can be updated by other members of the Galaxy Find Network, which includes more than 900 million Galaxy devices worldwide.

With the new Place Notification feature, users can set a specific geofence and receive alerts when SmartTag3 enters or leaves it. This is useful for tracking pets or bicycles parked outside. The Location History feature allows users to view the tracker’s route, while Movement Detection Alert instantly notifies the owner of any change in the device’s location.

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3 will go on sale in white and black in South Korea on October 7 and in the US in early November. It is expected to be released in other countries in 2027. The price is $29.99 for one device or $99.99 for a set of four trackers.