This post offers insight into whether you should spend to get the Galaxy SmartTag+ or just continue saving the money for something else. The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+ was created by Samsung mainly to find or locate items attached to it.
The Galaxy SmartTag+ uses Bluetooth LE to enable the user to locate whichever item it is attached to using an app. Some of the items that the Galaxy SmartTag+ can be helpful in locating are:
a) keys
b) luggage,
c) purses and other items.
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Is Galaxy SmartTag+ worth your penny?
Should you buy the Galaxy SmartTag+? Well, it depends, and by the end of this post, we hope you find the answer to this. The SmartTag+ helps people locate items you attach the tag onto using an app.
So, in case you are someone who has a lot of things on your mind to the extent you might misplace some devices or keys, then it could be for you. Alternatively, if you are one who has so many items around the house, you could use the tag to precisely locate some of them.
We have talked about how helpful the SmartTag+ can be, but how does it do exactly what it does? Next up, we talk about how the Galaxy SmartTag+ locates items smartly. let’s roll!
How the SmartTag+ finds things smartly
Firstly; you are required to configure your SmartTag+ with the mobile app called SmartThings (On Android and iOS). If you have the app already on the phone, to enjoy its effective use, ensure it is updated by doing the following.
- Open the Smart Things app.
- Then, choose the menu icon (the three horizontal lines).
- Tap Settings and then tap About Smart Things.
- See if an update is available, tap the Update button to start updating the app.
If you lose something that has the SmartTag attached, you can find it right from your Galaxy smartphone by doing the following:
- Launch the SmartThings app.
- Tap the Menu icon.
- Select the All Devices choice.
- Click on your missing SmartTag or SmartTag+, then select Go to Map.
- Depending on how far you are from your SmartTag, you are going to be presented with three choices: ring, search nearby and navigate. We go more into what each of these choices is so that you are in a position to choose the most appropriate one in a given situation.
Features of the SmartTag+
a) Ring:
Firstly, provided your SmartTag is in the room with you, select the Ring button. The SmartTag starts producing a beeping sound. T will the sound is going to go on until you select the Stop button.
b) Navigate:
Secondly; In the event that your SmartTag shows up on the map but is far away, you can use the Navigate function to launch Google Maps and get GPS navigation to the item’s location.
c) Search Nearby:
Lastly; As long as you know your SmartTag is close by, you can use the Search Nearby function to see just how close it is. Think of the Search Nearby function as a guiding meter for finding you with your lost belongings.
With Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag+, you can use AR (Augmented Reality) technology on your device to help find your missing keys. The AR Finder overlays a simple interface that shows how far away you are from your SmartTag+. Follow the directions until you are close enough to trigger the ringing sound, and you will find your SmartTag+ in a short period of time.
Now you are in a position to decide if the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+ is worth your penny or not.
We hope you can finally make the purchase decision on whether you need a Galaxy SmartTag+ or not. Feel free to share with us your experience with the devices.