Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3: 35% Smaller, 60m Range, iPhone Support
Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag3 is 35% smaller, reaches 60m with Compass View, adds iPhone support and launches in Korea on Oct. 7, 2026, with the U.S. to follow.
Samsung announced the Galaxy SmartTag3 on Sept. 30, 2026, a tracker that is about 35% smaller by volume and 33% lighter than the previous generation, with a finding range that stretches to 60 meters. It goes on sale first in Korea on Oct. 7, 2026, in White and Black, with the U.S. to follow and additional markets in 2027.
The company says the new model is its most capable Galaxy SmartTag yet. “People want simpler and more convenient ways to keep track of belongings and pets for greater peace of mind, and Galaxy SmartTag3 was designed around those everyday needs,” said Jay Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience Office, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics.
Compass View reaches three times farther
Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding lets Compass View give distance and directional guidance from up to 60 meters away, which Samsung says is around three times farther than the previous generation. As you get closer, ultra-wideband (UWB) takes over for more precision. Samsung notes that the 60-meter figure is measured under line-of-sight conditions with no obstacles, and that walls, nearby electronics and other obstructions can reduce range and accuracy.
Channel Sounding is currently limited to the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Plus, though Samsung says more devices may be supported later. Compass View itself requires a Galaxy device running Android 12 or later with UWB or Bluetooth Channel Sounding.
When the tag moves out of direct range, the Galaxy Find Network takes over. Samsung says more than 900 million participating Galaxy devices worldwide can act as finding nodes, and that faster network updates can surface new location information sooner after a disconnection.
Cross-OS support, but not Android Find Hub
For the first time in the lineup, the SmartTag3 works with iOS as well as Galaxy devices. Through SmartThings Find, users can check and share a tag’s location and use Search Nearby across supported devices — handy when a friend or family member borrows a suitcase. Samsung cautions that feature availability varies by platform, and that Compass View, Ring Phone and Left Behind Alert are not available on iOS.
As 9to5Google reported, iPhone support means Samsung’s app on iPhone can find the tracker, but the phone does not contribute to the Galaxy Find Network. The site also noted the SmartTag3 still does not integrate with the wider Android Find Hub network, which works across all Android devices rather than only Galaxy.
Battery, alerts and privacy
Samsung rates battery life at up to 550 days under standard usage and up to 790 days in Power Saving Mode, based on internal lab tests with the in-box CR2032 battery; actual results will vary. In Power Saving Mode, features such as Compass View and volume and ringtone settings may become inaccessible, leaving basic Bluetooth LE finding.
New proactive tools include Place Notification, a trial feature that alerts you when a tagged item moves in or out of an area you define — useful for a pet leaving the garden or a bicycle moving out of its usual parking spot. Location History stores records for up to 7 days, and Movement Detection Alert notifies you when movement is detected.
The tracker keeps an IP67 water and dust resistance rating, NFC-powered Lost Mode that can show contact details or a short message when scanned, SmartThings IoT Control for triggering routines with the tag button, and Left Behind Alert. Samsung says location data is encrypted.
Accessories including a Silicone Case with keyring and a Loop Case are sold separately, and the smaller body means the tag relies on add-on cases to attach to keys, bags, luggage or a pet collar. Samsung warns that the tag contains a coin cell battery and can pose a swallowing hazard if it detaches around children or pets.
The Galaxy SmartTag3 launches in Korea on Oct. 7, 2026, followed by the U.S., with more markets in 2027. Samsung has not announced pricing.
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Sources
- Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3 Makes It Easier To Keep Track of What Matters — Samsung Newsroom
- Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with iPhones, but not Android Find Hub — 9to5Google
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