Before diving into the recommended uses of your SmartTags, it’s important to note that there are three different versions of Samsung’s tracker: The original SmartTag, the SmartTag+ with ultra-wideband connectivity, and the SmartTag2.

The original SmartTag was equipped with a Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 wireless connectivity protocol and had a range of 120 meters. It was available in black and “oatmeal” colors and featured two finding tools: a map on your phone or computer, and the capability to ring the SmartTag. The SmartTag+ was similar, but with a few differences. It was slightly larger (46mm square instead of 39mm square), offered a “denim blue” color option, and most notably, added ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity, which provided more precise location information and enabled an augmented reality device finder on your phone.

On the other hand, the SmartTag2 represented a significant upgrade. Samsung claims that the battery life has been improved by 50% to “up to 500 days,” with a new power-saving mode extending it to “up to 700 days.” Additionally, its water and dust resistance rating was upgraded from IP53 to IP67, it inherited the UWB connectivity from the plus model, and it allows for embedding a message in the SmartTag2 that can be read over NFC. For instance, you can include contact information for potential item returns.