Galaxy SmartTag 3 Tracker Goes on Sale in US
The smaller tracker adds Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding and directional finding, with wider markets planned for 2027.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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Samsung has made the Galaxy SmartTag 3 available for purchase in the United States, priced at $29.99 for a single tracker and $99.99 for a four-pack. This is a shipped consumer product, not an announcement, and Samsung plans to bring it to additional markets in 2027.
Why it matters
The SmartTag 3 extends Samsung's item-tracking line into Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding, a newer standard meant to improve distance measurement between a tag and a phone. The launch shows how item trackers are moving toward precise, close-range finding rather than simple location pings.
The tag supports Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for closer-range directions, with Samsung rating battery life at up to 550 days of regular use and up to 790 days with Power Saving Mode enabled. These are manufacturer-rated maximums compared against the SmartTag 2's previous generation, and independent measurements were not part of the source.
The players
Samsung
South Korean electronics maker whose Galaxy line spans phones, wearables, and accessories, and whose SmartTag series competes with Apple's AirTag in consumer item tracking.
The details
The SmartTag 3 is a small battery-powered tag that attaches to keys, bags, or other belongings and reports its location through nearby devices. Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding measures distance between two devices by timing radio signals across many frequency channels, while Ultra-Wideband (UWB) uses very short radio pulses to pinpoint direction. On compatible Galaxy phones, Compass View uses these signals to give directional guidance from up to 60 meters away.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Galaxy SmartTag 3 became available for purchase in the United States.
2027: Samsung plans a wider release to additional markets.
January 2027: India is expected to receive the Galaxy SmartTag 3.
The Tech Race
Samsung's SmartTag 3 competes directly with Apple's AirTag, which established the mainstream item-tracker category. Adoption of Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding in consumer tags is an early step in a race to improve distance precision beyond what earlier tracker generations offered.
Buyers in the United States can now purchase the tag directly, at $29.99 for one or $99.99 for four, with cases sold separately. The tag's Compass View directional guidance works on compatible Galaxy devices, while iOS users get core finding and location-sharing features only.
The takeaway
Watch whether independent tests confirm the 60-meter Compass View range and the 550-day battery rating under everyday use. The January 2027 India launch will show whether Samsung's rollout timing holds.
What happens next
Samsung plans to bring the Galaxy SmartTag 3 to additional markets in 2027, with India expected in January 2027.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SammyGuru.
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