“The place did I put it?” It’s a thought most individuals can relate to after dropping their belongings. Samsung Electronics is placing an finish to looking out and stressing with the Galaxy SmartTag2 — a cell accent launched in October that gives a easy, handy answer for finding gadgets.

Simply two years after the launch of its predecessors, the Galaxy SmartTag2 has returned with a design improve and substantial function enhancements based mostly on consumer suggestions.

Samsung Newsroom sat down with Dalwon Kim and Kiyoung Kwon, Product Planners of the Galaxy SmartTag2 at Samsung Electronics, to debate key features of the product and its enhancements.

▲ (From left) Dalwon Kim and Kiyoung Kwon, Product Planners of the Galaxy SmartTag2

Rugged Design: IP67-Rated Usability With Steel Loop

Constructing off beneficial consumer insights gathered throughout the launch of the Galaxy SmartTag and Galaxy SmartTag+, the Galaxy SmartTag2 was developed with a concentrate on the consumer expertise to enhance consolation and enhance satisfaction.

Essentially the most noticeable change with the Galaxy SmartTag2 is its design — decreasing the product measurement and thickness resulted in a extra transportable machine. The brand new steel loop improves performance and provides an air of sophistication to the product.

▲ The Galaxy SmartTag2 Silicon Case (bought individually) permits customers to hold their units safely and conveniently.

“After analyzing 1000’s of opinions of the earlier iterations, we observed some suggestions about minor inconveniences that have an effect on the consumer expertise,” defined product planner Dalwon Kim. “Our aim for this model was to create a design that’s smaller, lighter and attachable anyplace. We additionally needed to verify the battery was not simply detachable. We took outside actions into consideration and made particular enhancements to reinforce the product’s sturdiness, equivalent to including IP67-rated water- and dust-resistant options.”¹

Added Comfort With Compass View and Misplaced Mode

Bettering the options of the all-new Galaxy SmartTag2 started by asking how the corporate can permit customers to take advantage of out of their Galaxy SmartTags in any atmosphere. By harnessing the worldwide community of Galaxy merchandise, Samsung was capable of strengthen Galaxy SmartTag’s versatility and utility by means of two options — Compass View and Misplaced Mode.

“The Galaxy SmartTag2 has advanced considerably to make it relevant in a greater diversity of situations,” mentioned Kim.

▲ Dalwon Kim explains the options of the Galaxy SmartTag2.

The Galaxy SmartTag2 nonetheless operates with Bluetooth Low Power (BLE) and Extremely-Wideband (UWB) know-how, a function initially adopted for the Galaxy SmartTag+.

Taking a deeper have a look at what’s new, Compass View is an upgraded function obtainable on the Galaxy SmartTag2 and takes the Discover operate to the subsequent stage.

When utilizing Compass View on the Galaxy SmartTag that relied solely on BLE, customers needed to bodily transfer nearer to misplaced gadgets to strengthen the sign. Nevertheless, the brand new Galaxy SmartTag2 builds upon the improvements of its predecessors and introduces a extra intuitive method² for customers to find their belongings by displaying each the route of and distance from the misplaced object.

“With the Galaxy SmartTag+, customers needed to monitor the sign power to gauge their proximity to gadgets after which faucet Discover Utilizing Digicam earlier than turning the cell machine round,” defined Kim. “Via Compass View on the Galaxy SmartTag2, the route and distance to the misplaced merchandise are routinely displayed once you attain a sure distance — an arrow icon seems on the display screen, pointing within the route of the merchandise. It’s so simple as utilizing a compass.”

▲ The Galaxy SmartTag2 will also be hooked up to baggage and baggage.

The Galaxy SmartTag2 additionally introduces Misplaced Mode,³ a brand new function powered by near-field communication (NFC) know-how that will likely be helpful in a wide range of conditions. If Misplaced Mode is activated and somebody with a NFC-compatible machine discovers a misplaced merchandise, they’ll scan the Galaxy SmartTag2 — permitting them to entry the proprietor’s contact data and any customized messages.

Prolonged Battery Life: As much as 500 Days of Utilization

The Galaxy SmartTag2 boasts an impressively lengthy battery life⁴ — providing roughly 500 days of steady use or greater than double that of its predecessors. When the brand new Energy Saving Mode⁵ is activated, the battery life can stretch to 700 days or greater than 4 instances that of the earlier variations. “Though Galaxy SmartTags are designed to trace each areas and misplaced gadgets, most customers primarily make the most of them for location monitoring. We launched the Energy Saving Mode to cater to this choice,” mentioned Kim.

▲ Kiyoung Kwon explains the product options of the Galaxy SmartTag2.

“One of the vital widespread factors raised in consumer suggestions was associated to battery life,” mentioned product planner Kiyoung Kwon. “Our main goal was to increase battery life — guaranteeing it might span a number of months or extra.”

In comparison with the Galaxy SmartTag+, the Galaxy SmartTag2 provides an extended battery life at a extra inexpensive worth level. “This achievement was made doable by implementing a brand new chipset answer and enhancing software program mechanisms,” he emphasised.

Sturdy Safety Options and Unauthorized Monitoring Detection

The principle aim of the Galaxy SmartTag2 is to help customers in finding their cherished belongings. Nevertheless, it’s essential to acknowledge that location-tracking companies might be exploited.

To prioritize consumer security and privateness, the Galaxy SmartTag2 incorporates sturdy security measures by means of Samsung Knox. “Galaxy SmartTag2 location information can’t be accessed with out the consumer’s consent, and all consumer information is encrypted and safeguarded by Samsung Knox. Moreover, location information is shared solely with people designated by the consumer,” defined Kim.

▲ Utilizing the “Unknown tag alerts” function can forestall misuse of the Galaxy SmartTag2.

The Galaxy SmartTag2 can even detect unknown Galaxy SmartTags within the neighborhood to alleviate issues about unauthorized monitoring. “Unknown tag alerts,” a function inside SmartThings Discover,⁶ identifies any unregistered Galaxy SmartTags close by and sends a notification⁷ to alert the consumer in opposition to unauthorized monitoring.

“This function provides assurance and an added layer of safety,” mentioned Kwon. “Whatever the machine, customers are supplied with transparency to assist keep away from misuse of the Galaxy SmartTag.”

Why 23% of Customers Go for A number of Galaxy SmartTags

Customers conversant in the Galaxy SmartTag acknowledge its practicality. For each 100 individuals who personal a Galaxy SmartTag, 23 individuals personal two or extra. This quantity has greater than doubled since final yr and continues to develop.

The upgraded Galaxy SmartTag2 is predicted to be adopted by a good bigger consumer base for a wider vary of purposes. Kim and Kwon, the minds behind the product, underscore the Galaxy SmartTag2 as a cell accent that gives “peace of thoughts.”

▲ (From left) Product planners Dalwon Kim and Kiyoung Kwon

“We’ve improved the product’s options with a robust concentrate on enabling customers to conveniently find their misplaced valuables from a distance,” mentioned Kim. “I’ve heard of circumstances the place the Galaxy SmartTag was used to catch thieves and forestall different crimes, which made me very proud as a product planner. We are going to proceed to do our greatest to create merchandise that customers can repeatedly depend on wherever they go.”

“I hope that the Galaxy SmartTag2 can grow to be an integral a part of individuals’s lives,” mentioned Kwon. “I need the Galaxy SmartTag to be the primary answer that crosses individuals’s minds when they should discover their misplaced belongings.”

Abstract

• Decide location of close by Galaxy customers by means of Galaxy SmartTag no matter distance
• Battery life prolonged to 500 days
• Discover misplaced gadgets from a brief distance with UWB technology-based Compass View function
• Newly added Misplaced Mode function
• Uncover unregistered Galaxy SmartTags and forestall unauthorized location monitoring
• 23% (23 out of 100) of Galaxy SmartTag house owners use greater than two

¹ The Galaxy SmartTag2 is rated as IP67. Primarily based on lab check situations for submersion in as much as 1 meter of freshwater for as much as half-hour. Not suggested for seashore, pool use or soapy water. Water and dirt resistance of machine just isn’t everlasting and will diminish over time.
² For the Galaxy SmartTag2, Samsung account log-in and registration on SmartThings Discover is required. The Galaxy SmartTag2 must be paired with ultra-wideband (UWB)-enabled Galaxy smartphones with Android 11 or greater to completely operate. Accuracy could also be lowered if there’s an impediment between you and the tag, equivalent to when the tag is inside a drawer, behind a wall or in a automobile.
³ Contact data and message proven on Misplaced Mode have to be registered beforehand on the SmartThings app.
⁴ Battery life relies on outcomes from inside lab assessments for typical utilization sample situations carried out by Samsung. Examined with outcomes from a pre-release model of the machine utilizing inbox CR2032 battery. Precise battery life could differ relying on completely different utilization patterns, environmental situations, the substitute battery producer, and different elements.
⁵ Non-Energy Saving Mode, anticipated battery life underneath typical utilization situations is as much as 500 days. Energy Saving Mode is proscribed to primary Bluetooth discovering features (for instance, Search Close by sign indicator and map).
⁶ Non-Galaxy customers can entry the “Unknown tag alerts” function within the SmartThings app’s settings.
⁷ Customers should have the “Unknown tag alerts” function activated to obtain notifications of unregistered Galaxy SmartTags.