New iPhone-compatible tracker
Samsung reveals the iPhone-compatible SmartTag3 with improved battery life and network reach
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Samsung said SmartTag 3 will launch in black and white in Korea on October 7, 2026, at a starting price of $29.99, with U.S. and other global launches to follow.
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The tracker adds NFC-powered Lost Mode, and Samsung says its location data is encrypted.
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The 60-meter Bluetooth Channel Sounding feature is limited to certain newer Galaxy phones; walls and other obstacles can reduce its range. Samsung says the distance is about three times the previous generation’s range.
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Long-range location updates depend on a participating Galaxy device passing close enough to detect the tag, so the network’s reach is not guaranteed everywhere or at all times.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy SmartTag 3, a compact Bluetooth tracker that shrinks to 35% smaller than its predecessor while stretching battery life to up to 550 days. In a first for Samsung, WebPro News reports the device will work with iPhones through the SmartThings Find app, though GB News notes it won't connect to Apple's Find My network.
The SmartTag 3 taps Samsung's Galaxy Find Network of over 900 million devices to locate lost tags beyond phone range. Business Today highlights the tracker will launch in Korea on October 7, 2026, starting at $29.99, with global rollout to follow.
Significant Size and Battery Gains Over Previous Model
The SmartTag 3 weighs 33% less than generation 2, making it pocketable and clip-friendly. Phandroid reports the new design maintains rugged IP67 water and dust resistance while fitting comfortably on keychains or bags. Battery endurance nearly doubles in Power Saving Mode, reaching 790 days on a single charge.
iPhone Users Gain Access to Core Finding Features
Samsung opens SmartThings Find to iPhone owners for the first time, enabling basic location sharing and tracking. Business Today notes several iOS limitations exist: Compass View, Ring Phone, and Left Behind Alert remain unavailable. GB News reports the device bypasses Apple's Find My ecosystem entirely, creating a separate tracking experience for cross-platform users.
Three Times Longer Range With Bluetooth 6.0 and Ultra-Wideband
The SmartTag 3 reaches 60 meters using Bluetooth Channel Sounding on newer Galaxy phones—roughly triple the old range. Phandroid highlights ultra-wideband support for pinpoint nearby detection. Walls and obstacles reduce effective distance, and the feature requires compatible recent Galaxy models. Beyond phone range, the 900-million-device network provides crowdsourced location updates when any Galaxy device passes near the tag.
New Features Include NFC Mode and Movement Alerts
The tracker adds NFC-powered Lost Mode so others can see finder information by tapping it. Samy Guru notes movement and location alerts warn users of unexpected tag shifts. A physical button controls compatible SmartThings devices directly. Samsung encrypts all location data to protect privacy across its ecosystem.
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