City
Epaper

Samsung launches Galaxy SmartTag2 with Lost Mode, longer battery

By IANS | Updated: October 5, 2023 20:30 IST

Seoul, Oct 5 Samsung Electronics on Thursday announced an all-new Galaxy SmartTag2 to keep track of valuables, that ...

Open in App

Seoul, Oct 5 Samsung Electronics on Thursday announced an all-new Galaxy SmartTag2 to keep track of valuables, that will launch globally on October 11.

Galaxy SmartTag2’s Lost Mode allows users to input their contact information via a message. Lost Mode works with any mobile device with NFC reader and web browser.

Anyone who discovers an item with a Galaxy SmartTag2 attached can use their smartphone to scan the tag and see the owners’ message and contact information.

“With an enhanced finding experience and a longer battery life, Galaxy SmartTag2 will provide users with greater peace of mind for longer and in more situations,” said Jaeyeon Jung, EVP and Head of SmartThings, Device Platform Center at Samsung.

The device provides an improved Compass View feature, enhancing the user experience by providing arrows to show the direction and distance of the Galaxy SmartTag2 in relation to the user.

This mode is available on any UWB-supported Galaxy smartphone, such as the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

The SmartThings Find app has also been upgraded, with newly registered Galaxy SmartTags that now installs a shortcut to the app on the user’s smartphone, allowing users to launch SmartThings Find more quickly.

Additionally, the app now features a full screen map view and an intuitive interface, making the user experience even more seamless.

“SmartTag2 now automatically re-syncs you’re your now Galaxy smartphone using your Samsung account,” said the company.

Galaxy SmartTag2’s durability has also been upgraded with an IP675 rating for water and dust resistance.

For Samsung Galaxy users, SmartThings Find can also provide security through its “Unknown tag alerts” feature.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalNepal-India increase cross border security checks amid ongoing situation with Pakistan

InternationalEarthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolts Pakistan

InternationalUkraine's allies plan to slap Russia with sanctions if it refuses truce deal

NationalRs 70 lakh cash stolen from ATM van in Bihar's Chhapra

InternationalPak's ISI, Hamas links "worthy of further research", Middle East Forum researcher says

Technology Realted Stories

TechnologyFM Sitharaman takes stock of steps for cybersecurity at banks amid rising border tensions

TechnologyUS investment firm Vanguard cuts Ola's valuation to $1.25 billion as IPO faces uncertainty

TechnologyIndia-Pakistan conflict: Nadda reviews emergency health systems preparedness

TechnologyCCPA issues 13 notices to digital marketplaces against listing, sale of walkie-talkies

TechnologyCMFRI-CIFT collaborative pilot study targets harnessing untapped deep-sea resources