Mobile phones have changed the way we do many things, whether it’s entertaining ourselves, working, taking pictures or flirting. They have not completely replaced computers as many believed, but they are replacing many people in Europe, as well as being a complement, something we already knew ten years ago. In addition, smartphones allow use many accessories that are not so comfortable to use on a computer.
One of them is the location tagsdevices designed to communicate with nearby cell phones via Bluetooth and let their owner know where they are. The main function is to prevent the loss of objects such as keys or suitcases, but they are also used to locate pets or vehicles without GPS.
One of the best known is Samsung. The latest model is the Samsung SmarTag 2, which we analyzed last year on the occasion of its launch. This product was put on sale for around 40 dollars but since then it has benefited from some discounts. On the Samsung website it can be found for less than 30 dollars.
However, there are even more aggressive offers. In the AllZone online shop for example. can be purchased for less than 20 dollars. Concretely, the current offer is 19.35 dollars, less than half the official price. Of course, only the white model is available, not the black one. And although there is a two-pack with one of each color, the price is much higher, almost the same as last year’s launch.
This type of device is controlled from the mobile phone. The Samsung Find application is installed and connected to the location tag. This will allow us to follow it from our mobile The object we anchored there always passes near compatible cell phones since it relies on the network effect, like all these types of accessories.
This, moreover, allows it to be used as a remote control to control any of the devices we have on SmartThings, Samsung’s IoT platform. The physical button serves as a trigger, being able to turn on the lights, turn off the TV, etc. In addition, the battery lasts for several months and is easily replaced using a button cell.