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Samsung‘s second-gen smart object tracker, the Galaxy SmartTag 2, is nearing its market release. The company hasn’t officially announced the device but it has popped up on MobileFun, a UK-based accessory retailer. The retailer has revealed the color variants and alleged local pricing of the product. It has also shared a tentative launch timeline and given us a better look at the Galaxy SmartTag 2, which has undergone a complete redesign.
According to MobileFun, the Galaxy SmartTag 2 will be available in Black and White colors. They have the manufacturer part numbers EI-T5600BBEGEU and EI-T5600BWEGEU, respectively. The EIT5600 is the model number of the product. It’s unclear if Samsung will add more colorful options for the tracker later on. The first-gen model, which came in two versions, was available in some brighter shades as well, including Mint and Pink.
The two versions of the original Galaxy SmartTag, which debuted in January 2021, differed in connectivity technologies (and price, of course). The standard version only had Bluetooth connectivity, while the Plus version added UWB (Ultra-Wide Band) support. With Samsung only releasing a single version of the Galaxy SmartTag 2, UWB will come as standard along with Bluetooth.
Coming to the price, MobileFun has listed the Galaxy SmartTag 2 with a price tag of £52.99. That’s a bit higher than what Samsung charged for the Galaxy SmartTag+ (£39/$39.99/€39.90). Perhaps the pricing is inaccurate. That seems more likely when you consider the alleged pricing of a four-pack Galaxy SmartTag 2 (£129.99). We’ll have to wait for confirmation on that. The accurate pricing structure may emerge closer to its launch.
The Galaxy SmartTag 2 is rumored to launch in October
Samsung is reportedly planning to release the Galaxy SmartTag 2 in October. We don’t have a precise launch date yet, but the retailer is confident that the tracker won’t be delayed any further. Meanwhile, it has shared images showing the device’s new design, which we first saw in an FCC certification earlier this month. The Korean firm has made it larger with a big hole where you can easily put a lanyard or key rings.
The Galaxy SmartTag 2 can be tracked using Samsung’s SmartThings Find app. Thanks to UWB support, you can see its location even when the tracker is not in your Bluetooth range. You can create a virtual fence around your home to receive notifications every time it enters or leaves the designated area. The upcoming Samsung smart object tracker is also expected to work with Google’s Find My Device network.