I’ll just wait for tracker using the Find My network to come out. At least it’s going to be more universal and not Samsung-specific.
They already are, at least here in the UK. I’ve got a bunch of Eufy tags, work great.
Eufy tags
I thought they didn’t support android?
Are you sure? The only brand Google mentioned making devices that supported their new Find my Device network was Pebblebee and Chipolo.
I have a Chipolo One tag but it won’t be compatible with the new Find my Device network.
https://9to5google.com/2023/05/10/android-find-my-device-trackers/
Would be nice if they could be flashed with a different firmware, so that you could convert it to Google Find My network to avoid ewaste.
Chipolo tags delayed and no update from the company since July 27. Very close to requesting a refund at this point.
As far as I know. We’re waiting on Apple to update iOS to locate rogue trackers. Google was holding off on the summer release until this was done. I can’t imagine Apple will rush to get this done to slow the release of a competitors product.
They will also support Tile (though it will probably require new devices).
Tile is also confirmed to be working on support for Android’s Find My Device network, but there’s no sign of new hardware just yet.
Unless you want it to work in Korea?
Any phone with Google Play services will work with them, so yes?
Silly me was thinking of Apple’s Find My network instead of Android’s Find My Device network.
It works only with Samsung devices, it’s dull
I downloaded the smart things app on my pixel and I’ve got the option to add a tracker. I don’t have one to test with, but is it actually limited to Samsung devices?
In the beginning of the article (emphasis not mine)
The SmartTag 2 only works with Samsung phones running Android 9.0 and above. It not only requires SmartThings as a companion app, but the app has to be specifically installed on a Samsung phone. This already excludes more than half of Android’s worldwide users from ever using the tracker.
Sorry I worded that poorly, I’m doubting the article, not you
no problem my friend :)
