SmartThings SmartTag

schuflai

Forgive me if this has been discussed, but I couldn't find anything while searching.

We use several Samsung SmartTags to track various things around the house/property. They never leave the property but they are extremely convenient for locating certain items that have been misplaced, fell off the tractor in the woods, out of a pocket, etc.

From my understanding, these only work with Samsung phones. Anyone know of any workaround? If not, any suggestions for a replacement tracker? Based on YouTube reviews/comparisons, Tile seems very unreliable at best.

I know this may not be the best platform to ask this question, but thought I'd give it a shot as I appreciate responses from more privacy focused individuals.

Thanks for any insight on this, I am noob

Edit: I'm planning on switching to GOS, this is the reason I'm looking for a solution

intelligence

None will be "more reliable" than the next. They're all BTLE and broadcast beacons at periodic intervals. Tile seems to have a longer interval than some others (the fruit company), but work just as well. I couldn't tell you about the samsuck broadcast rate since I've never seen one.

EDIT: the device is only detectable during a beacon broadcast, so having a longer period (about 20 seconds for Tile), means that it can only be detected every 20 seconds.