Galaxy SmartTag 2 Review - Lost & Found!

[@Dashing_Diva]

There is a actually a blue transparent plastic flap to pull out to activate the battery when u want to start using. So if your smartag2 didnt come with the plastic flap, likely the battery of the device has already been activated (eg. during a demo)

[@to832ggwfes]

thanks for telling this, as I just wanted to buy tag2.

[@bertf.291]

Use it to find my car at airports or downtown parking after concerts and sporting events!

[@C46G]

i use it in my car when i bring it to car services i know where my car located great its great idea .

[@AshrakAhmed]

If you are paranoid like me who checks keys and backpack (never lost any but...never say never) multiple times this is a game changer! you don't have to worry you left your keys behind or backpack behind as the phone will remind you (and if you leave your phone behind your smartwatch will remind you). I have to bring the store keys (not my regular carry) with me when the store is close during easter and christmas so this will give me peace of mind.

[@lornastv6285]

Smartwatch?

[@timothym.3880]

Battery life is the best feature, compared to the last version.

[@fredjuma]

I bought energizer for the old version and never had battery issue 😊

[@thederekFawcett]

Our first battery lasted 6 weeks. Got a warning about 5 weeks in then it just flat out died at 6 weeks. Without ever using any of the smart features, just finding on occasion. Put a new battery in, will now see how long the second one lasts with no change in settings.

[@RodrigoRibeirodeSouza-w1m]

Mine worked for 2 weeks and died, put a new one, got 48 hours.... Hope that they'll give me a new one...

[@merbudd]

Is there a battery included in it? If so, did you swap it before using it? It might have been that the factory battery was just sitting there for a long time so it just died.

[@thederekFawcett]

@@merbudd Don't know how long they were sitting around but we bought it from Samsung on launch day in mid-October 2023. Should've been a "new" battery

[@merbudd]

@@thederekFawcett these things are manufactured and packaged months before the launch, so probably wasn't brand new. I also wouldn't be surprised if they gave a bad quality battery to save some costs. I do believe they can actually last one year.

[@serktv6231]

They should probably introduce some kind of wireless charging so we don't have to swap dead batteries

[@T3CHGY007]

Wow! It does so much more compared to airtags!

[@1in1classable]

It's not updating locations. Have it out of range but looking on my map it never updates the location by other phones near it. How do you actually find the tag. Have all the settings on for location/permissions

[@Daniel-dd3rz]

Have you found a solution? I have the same problem

[@1in1classable]

@Daniel-dd3rz Haven't found a solution for it yet, but Google find me just added an app that should work with the tag. Haven't tried the app yet, but it's looking like it syncs up with most devices for more accuracy

[@Davran2742]

Thanks for the info; I've not used tracking tags yet.

[@petebennettnz]

How do I access the info on my phone, where is the link to open it all up?

[@sonalchawla370]

Can I get constant updates via GPS? Just like air tags? Smart tags only give you locations when within a certain radius which doesn't help coz how does one locate bag if lost while traveling different countries..

[@michaeldean7220]

Simply no as it's not a GPS tracker and uses Bluetooth

[@thenecio124]

El problema que sigo viendo es que las personas tienen que habilitar manualmente la opción de 'buscar dispositivo' y eso casi nadie lo hace a menos que sean muy fan de la tecnología, debería estar habilitado por defecto igual que el Iphone.

[@victordavalos246]

De hecho cuando activas un teléfono por primera vez todas las opciones vienen encendidas por default el problema es que depende de que el Bluetooth esté encendido todo el tiempo cosa que por lo regular la mayoría de la gente lo trae apagado, contrario al iPhone que aunque lo apagues insistentemente lo prende en algún momento otra vez cosa que android no hace, y hay personas que si le tocan al teléfono por lo regular lo apagan la opción de buscar siempre por que piensan que ahorrarán más batería (cuando la ganancia es muy minima) cosa que en iPhone por lo regular muy poca gente le mueve ahí para apagar estas opciones de buscar dispositivos cercanos

[@MrWestcliffe]

Thanks for the review. I'm thinking to get one myself as I have some credit left with Samsung and don't know what to use it for. But can someone please share some more scenarios where this tag can be useful apart from tagging your luggage when you are traveling. Because I just can't really think of anything. P.S. looking back 10-15 years I only lost (luckily) one thing which was my small card wallet. So it would not bee helpful there ... no key loss since I was kid.

[@stephencooper3583]

Definitely luggage. Some put them in cars so they can track them in the case of theft. If you carry around a bag or backpack, you can put it in there. If you have small children, you can put it in their backpack to keep up with their location. Things like that. Not a "must have" by any means, but can come in handy now and then.

[@MrWestcliffe]

@stephencooper3583 Thanks, still not convinced but a few possibilities there for sure.

[@AshrakAhmed]

@@MrWestcliffe If you are paranoid like me who checks keys and backpack (never lost any but...never say never) multiple times this is a game changer! you don't have to worry you left your keys behind or backpack behind as the phone will remind you (and if you leave your phone behind your smartwatch will remind you). I have to bring the store keys (not my regular carry) with me when the store is close during easter and christmas so this will give me peace of mind.

[@oeao2841]

Why would u have your tag outside? What would u put it on? How far does it go?

[@mashavanderpijl2969]

To activate the airco, does the airco need to be a samsung aswell?

[@anthonyash3103]

My tag beeps on its own every now and then. What is that? Ive checked the Smart Things and the battery and there's nothing I can see that would cause the issue. Please advise.

[@crazyyLexa]

try cleaning battery and battery pins inside smarttag

[@henriwolbrink]

The bigger hole also keeps it flatter when a ring is added.

[@remmiallimacse8407]

Alright Daniel, u convinced me. I'm getting the 4 pack from best buy. It's $74.99 here in the states. Happy holidays ⛄🎊

[@siennaonthenet2127]

Best review on SmartTag2 I have watched so far. Thank you.

[@JoelSc14]

are these still a good option with say luggage, or did google find my device change anything ?? (s22u users) thanks

[@samr9520]

Don't forget to thank the Samsung user who helped you ping your luggage 😉

[@ait0317]

I just got my tags today, but I dont see the option to use the camera . Any ideas on how I can activate that

[@RoyboyMeyer]

It is not supported/ updated on the s24. It is a bug unfortunately

[@vytautasmatulionis3723]

When check location history, ask to enter 6 digits pin code. Have no clue whats is code is?

[@leonpatrick5606]

Ive just ordered two of those little puppies. Hopefully this device will stop the wifey from losing her keys. Awesome review mate

[@lorihansen8379]

Will the new SmartTag work with a Samsung 8?

[@miloklaus5683]

Awesome video mate. My father in law is looking for tracker like that. But his phone is galaxy 9. Will it work ? I know some of extra features won’t, but how about basic Bluetooth tracking with sound “calling “ the tracker or notification when disconnected. I found information android 9 is minimum but website saying android 11.

[@wolverineb1148]

Should you only have the Lost mode on when you can't find Smart Tag? Cause otherwise it would show lost message all the time?

[@jltub]

No

[@genrerevelo5604]

is it compatible with non samsung or other android device?

[@TheSinny]

If someone was to do a Bluetooth search to connect to something will this show up as available?

[@indaleciomendez8442]

How do I use the camera, I tried to figure it out, but I have no idea how it works.

[@pongpichedrakshit3119]

The camera doesnt work with S24 Ultra fuxkng stupid software

[@4BB4S]

Is the inner ring metal as my smart tag one has worn away from rubbing within the key ring hole

[@A1-Odyssey]

bike got stolen a day ago..got this today

[@augustoabreu4300]

Doesn't just connect need to have smart things installed

[@greatestcontentofalltime5065]

How does it compare to the galaxy tag plus?

[@peterjday76]

Thanks. Does it work with all new Samsung phones?

[@iAmKoKash]

Yeah daah.😂

[@peterjday76]

@@iAmKoKash I have since found out that the smart tag only works with phones equipped with uwb which are the ultra, + and flip models. Buy a normal Samsung and it won't work. Makes this review misleading! So your reply looks pretty silly right now!

[@iAmKoKash]

@@peterjday76 i got galaxy 22, no ultra or plus, i have smarttag 1 though, but i can still use with my phone even without uwb. And I got one in the car, and without the phone, it updates its possition when passing other samsung users. I dont know about the.smarttag 2. But it should be able to do at least the same, but i dont know?

[@henriwolbrink]

Gotta learn my dog that he gets a treat when hearing the tag ring.

[@vickihenry8423]

Just bought one from my dog's collar. But can't figure it out. It tells me to add 8 numbers which should be on the back of the tag. I cannot find them nor can the six other adults that I asked someone help

[@1in1classable]

It's not keeping track of locations for some reason. Won't update its location when phones are near by or anything. It's basically useless other then having it in your house. I've got one update of the tag by a ping from another device but that's it. When the tag comes back its location history is wack and not accurate at all.

[@RoyboyMeyer]

You encrypted the location data with a pin. Switch it off in smartthings settings

[@itshappening2012]

If I lose my phone outside of inside my home. How do I find it, if only the tag rings? Most likely I would just keep it on my key ring, but this would only be of I lost my phone and need to find it out some place. I hope that makes sense. So will it find my phone if I lost it?

[@oeao2841]

U didn't show us how far it goes? Do a distance test like at a restaurant

[@julielam3725]

I'm thinking if I can use it to track my kid's location with my phone. We both using Samsung phones. 1) if he has mobile phone with him, after he flys to another country, will Tag2 detect the location automatically after arrived? 2) when he doesn't bring the phone, can Tag2 still track the location?

[@SamMobileTV]

Hey there, the way it works with the Tag is that it uses other Samsung devices to pick up the location and send the signal. So it would be reliant on other samsung devices in the area to detect the tag then on forward its location to your Samsung account!

[@detroitpyro2859]

Great video thank you. I have one question. Can i track my daughters vehicle and will it notify her the tag is in her car? She thinks she is always safe and goes to school in bad area. She doesn’t want the tracker however i dont care and will do anything to keep my daughter safe but i absolutely cannot risk her not trusting me if she does catch me having it in her car so if someone can help me answer that i wogld be grateful. It is my job to protect her and she is naive thinking the world has only great people. Someone please help!

[@kelm1123]

If she has a Samsung phone it will let her know so hopefully she has another phone brand.

[@osut688]

I put them in 3 of my vehicles.... I used double sided tape and attached them to the back side (facing windshield) of the rear view mirrors... that way there is nothing but windshield blocking the bluetooth signal coming and going. I bought the black units instead of the white. Rear view mirror housings are black plastic, so these trackers blend right in and go unnoticed.

[@sailaab]

Thank you for a detailed run through and a mini review. I am a bit undecided if here in India, it might help find lost tag. As in, would it ONLY ping to a nearby Samsung device that has bluetooth ON? or directly through Samsung servers, if it finds sone way to connect? Apologies but I am dumb and a bit technologically challenged.

[@SamMobileTV]

So it uses BLE (Bluetooth low energy) which is a low powered version of Bluetooth that to my knowledge doesn't require a full bluetooth connection. That will pick up on a tag and then use their phone to send the location on to your Samsung account (all anonymously too)

[@joanabney5424]

I'm finding it hard to believe anyone is finding their car in an airport parking lot when it wouldn't find my dog in the front yard.

[@summertime_magic]

5:12 I wish there was an option to make you own ringtone patterns to personalize it

[@WhatsInaName68]

If I put it in a friend's bag going overseas, can I track them???

[@kelm1123]

Yes you can

[@MadGear2707]

UWB should be made standard, If am apple device crosses it, then SmartTag2 should be pinged, and also found by it.

[@joffito2495]

that would be awesome. but not gonna happen. i can't understand Samsung in this regard. They don't even put an UWB chip into their latest GalaxyS24 flagship (only for 24+ and 24 Ultra). This is simply not gonna be a competition for Apple soon. I don't like the big devices. Even the Apple Minis have the UWB chip :-(

[@DavidBloom-f8o]

Does your phone need to have NFC?

[@tonyrid5546]

My car was stolen, luckily I had a smart tag in the car

[@docfmf8404]

Will this work with other android devices, namely Google Pixel 8?

[@bertf.291]

Just Samsung phones I was told!

[@docfmf8404]

@@bertf.291 kinna lame then

[@PerrallaShqip]

Can I use it for my bicycle?

[@Ibrahimyusef2]

Hello, my name is Andrey, an excellent video, you explain very well with your permission, I have a question, does the application support more than one ID tag, for example 4 Samsung ID tags, thank you very much

[@JohnDoe-qs7wk]

I put one on my motorcycle since its been stolen 5 times now and im keen to find the ones to steal it

[@1in1classable]

So does the older model actually keep track of locations? This new one doesn't keep update on location by other phones or anything.

[@Musafeer360]

I'm in love with this product. Works perfectly!

[@ScottCrevier]

At 7:40 you talk about losing the tag and someone picks it up and can get your info. Does that work for anyone? Or does the person who finds it have to have a Samsung phone?

[@RoyboyMeyer]

Samsung phone

[@shaungibbs7400]

Any phone apparently. IPhone or Android.

[@Batman-D]

Just got a new subscriber💯

[@lukelee3]

Do not update the tag after open box. The tag stops connecting to your phone even 1 inch apart. Basically useless now. I did not update but somehow it updated itself, so annoying planned obsolescence. Returned.

[@shaneoconnor1407]

Around Chevron I see :)

[@mlu8395]

Be careful! Not all Samsung phones can use Samsung's smarttag.

[@vincentlabrecque1768]

do you know why I don't have the camera button like in your video at 8 minutes 27 I have a S20Fe 5g

[@SamMobileTV]

Hey there! The S20 FE doesn't have the Ultrawideband frequency that detects the exact location!

[@weanwean72]

What would happen if somebody took my belongings a purse that might be in my vehicle and the person who took my car has a Samsung phone will they be aware that they're being tracked? Because the whole idea is to find the thief and not give him a warning

[@samr9520]

No they won't be aware. Because the Smart Tag is linked to your phone only for tracking. But it's important that you hide the tag somewhere so they won't find it. Like underneath the spare tire.

[@scottrobinson1564]

So Compared to my tag pluss it has better water resistance, longer battery and better range. Going to buy a tag 2 for my dog and hide his current one in my Motorcycle 😊

[@sabinaslabova9936]

Does it work for dogs? They're saying the tag only tracks location if near Samsung devices.

[@cucuzzacucuzza4576]

Wich Phone are you using in the Video ?

[@donffrank]

That looks like Samsung Fold

[@VilladsClaes]

Selvom du har Samsung Galaxy telefon kan du ikke lokalisere disse tags. Hvis du sætter avancerede funktioner til så er batteriet opbrugt inden 5 uger og det eneste du får at vide er en træls biblyd hvert 10. Minut. Dette produkt kan på ingen måde anvendes

[@pimpshark]

Gold Coast boy. I will have to support the channel. 🙂

[@JOYLORRAINE]

Sounds excellent...price🤔

[@fromann09]

$30 in the US. Best Buy sells a 4 pack for $100

[@MrLanternland]

I don't get it. Does it track non smart lost things like my keys? How does it differ from an old set of beeper tags i have which "sometimes" work at shorter distances, or is itbasically the same thing?

[@1363Max]

Really liked the host 👌❤️

[@1knightinbangkok946]

Link is only US...😢

[@donol4828]

Do you have to pay an annual fee or subscription.?

[@ZubaireQ]

No

[@iAmKoKash]

So it literally cant do more than the first version, except look different, i guess.

[@eopal-uk265]

will it locate a stolen car?

[@SamMobileTV]

It has the ability to locate anything! It works based off a Samsung phone "discovering" it (basically a Samsung user walking past to ping it's location).

[@gnystrom13]

Well done

[@AndreiDragos]

i can use this for my dog? no joke pls

[@earnsufficient]

Yes you can

[@drptp5017]

Sucks. I sent mine back. Not accurate. One minute it says tage is in my house. Next minute itll say tag across street. Its garbage

[@mariusgrobler4235]

I bought 2 x of these new tags, and the experience has been highly disappointing. I already had to replace the batteries 3 x times in 6 weeks, and it would search for the tags whilst they are laying right next to my Galaxy S23 Ultra. I did not expect such poor quality from a Samsung product, and would not recommend it.

[@Repsol000]

Keep these in your wife's car

[@doncross967]

that was quite extensive...

[@zofmod]

So simple I've been doing that for the last year and posted the video on it and now they have implemented it lol clowns it's still nothing to what can be done with any tag even a cheap 5 dollar tag at this rate they are still about 10 years away from a good tag.

[@arieswaters]

Haven't watched the whole video but straight off what I hate about this a i r tag thing is that it wants all of your credit card information . Promise we'll never charge you. Yeah right

[@SamMobileTV]

How does it want your credit card information?

[@leavefast1]

These things are crappy. Mine didnt function at all and after my trip I realized that one showed still at the airport, two others showed up at intersections along the way and one showed at home... they were literally all laid out beside me... at ho.e. useless. Cant get a refund or a human to talk to.

[@joanabney5424]

if you left your phone or other item in your front yard, this tag can't find it from inside the house. Sorta a big bust

[@EoRdE6]

How does this guy have such an awful mic for a channel of this size

[@__beer__]

Chevron island

[@SamMobileTV]

Okay

[@RichMantaray]

so basily u need other people that are stupid enough to leave there bluetooth on if u ever want to find somet LOL ,,, but i guess if u do loose your stuff lot ,,, turning bluetooth on when u need to find will work

[@MegaCynar]

Why would you turn Bluetooth off? It barely touches your battery. You're probably one of those people that tell people they should let the battery drain completely before you charge it. Things have changed in the last twenty years

[@summertime_magic]

Bluetooth and Quickshare on... and also people use Wireless earphones and watch tf?

[@serktv6231]

​@MegaCynar probably 😂 and also turns off sync and gps. Because they think people can track them. It's proven that google tracks you even when turning off gps. If you have smartwatch, your Bluetooth is on.

[@RichMantaray]

@@MegaCynar no don't let it go under 25 %

[@samr9520]

Leaving Bluetooth on allows thieves to locate your phone...say if you left it in your car. I only use Bluetooth for music in the car, and shut it off afterwards.

[@summertime_magic]

@MKBHD

[@nickpataris5150]

Not helpful at all ! You didn't say the most important part ! Can i track it in real time??

[@MiixAndMatch]

It is crap

[@mikhelle379]

it's not rechargeable

[@SamMobileTV]

We never said it was! It's a replaceable battery

[@romantashevRT]

If only a rechargeable battery lasted 400 days:)

[@earnsufficient]

You just change a battery once a year per time