Trackers are small devices that are very useful for tracking important items (or beings) such as your wallet, keys, backpack and even your car, but although If they use Bluetooth, everything is fine, with UWB (Ultra-wideband) are on another level. Yes, Apple’s AirTag or Samsung’s SmartTag have this connectivity, but more and more locators and mobile devices are implementing this technology because UWB has many advantages.
Thus, this set of frequencies with a bandwidth greater than 500 MHz gains in data transmission capacity, accuracy in locating objects and calculating distances, less interference and energy efficiency compared to Bluetooth. For all that, It is ideal for locating objects indoors and outdoors
However, to use UWB, it is necessary that the mobile phone and the locator are compatible with this technology. In summary and general terms, the most modern high-end mobile phones are, but if you want to dispel doubts There is a free app to find out if your Android supports UWB.
How to know if my Android phone is compatible with UWB
To use UWB technology on your mobile you will need to activate it, but first you will need to know if it is compatible with this technology, for which you can download the UWB application? for free on Google Play Store. Once downloaded and installed, the interface is very simple.
As you can see below these lines, an informative message appears about its function and a blue-green button with the message ‘Check now!” which we will have to press and this will resolve our doubt with a message of “Yes” or “no”. Be careful because this application only provides the information, but does not allow you to activate it or not, which we will have to do it in the device settings.
So most iPhones, some Pixels, and newer high-end Galaxy phones are. I had doubts about my Google Pixel 8 and I confirmed that no, this is a feature exclusive to the Pro model.
UWB?
Wondering if your phone/tablet can support UWB functionality? Some do, others don’t. This app will determine that for you.
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In Xataka Android | What is UWB or ultra-wideband and how to activate it on your Android to locate all your devices