Apple AirTags vs Samsung SmartTag Plus vs Tile: Which bluetooth tracker is better?
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Let’s talk about Bluetooth trackers. Apple recently launched the AirTag, Samsung launched the SmartTag and SmartTag Plus, and Tile has been the leading Bluetooth tracker on the market since about 2014 with currently four trackers to choose from. There are quite a few similarities between these trackers and a few differences worth noting. Consider this a review and a bit of a buying guide!
Feature and spec-wise the AirTag, SmartTags, and Tile Pro are very similar aside from the UWB capability which Tile says will be coming sometime this year. But, I feel like it’s kind of unfortunate for Tile that Apple and Samsung came out with the AirTag and SmartTags because their reach is so much greater. Again, Apple has almost a billion devices on their network, Samsung has 70 million with the potential for 700 million to opt-in, and Tile has only 30 million. I honestly think that if Apple and Samsung were to add a Smart Alerts style feature, that could eliminate a huge chunk of Tile’s potential business. Remember, Tile requires others to have purchased tile devices to find things, The SmartTag and SmartTag+ work through smartphones and tablets, and the AirTag works through the multitude of products Apple sells. So, probably the only reason to go with Tile would be for the additional subscription-based services.
Let me know what you think with a comment down below. Do you have any of these trackers, do you want one?
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Yours is the third video I watched trying to learn the differences among these devices and how they work. You, by a huge margin, were the best explainer. You made the differences very clear and at a pace that I could digest them. A+ video!
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
Extremely glad to hear that I helped you out! Thanks for watching!
@marcchoi5420
Жыл бұрын
I agree on this. The best video on any smart tags
@MaiNinjah
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same I watched one before this one and it's just night and day. We appreciate you man had to follow 🙏🏽 💯
I got the Samsung Smart Tags and placed one inside my wife's car to test it. We live in a big North American city. She went out and I didn't know where. Once I engaged the tracking I started to get an unreal amount of hits "by other Galaxy devices". She drove 20 miles from our house. I got 11 "hits", one hit every 2 miles, then I got 4 more "hits" once she parked at a mall. The map even showed me the name of the mall. What is interesting is that the Smart Tag got picked up by other Samsung smartphones as she was driving 65 MPH on the highway. So those smartphones must have been from cars that she passed along the way or cars coming the opposite way. That's mind-boggling. One nice feature about the Smart Tag is that when the target has stopped moving, the app tells you from what time to what time the target was parked or stopped.
@APlus-qx7no
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great tool for a stalker.
@JC-mi8xb
Жыл бұрын
I love your provide information. Appreciate much!
@alienlatino2945
Жыл бұрын
@@JC-mi8xb If you need any more info about the Samsung Smartag ask me here.
@alienlatino2945
Жыл бұрын
More Features: The App also has a "historygram", that shows you where the vehicle has been in the last 24 hrs. I placed one Smartag in my company's truck fleet on February 2022, in the undercarriage, not shielded from the elements, in below zero temps and it's still working now in September 2022. So the battery on this thing lasts at least 7 months, more if you place the Smartag inside the car where it's warm.
@absolutium
Жыл бұрын
@@APlus-qx7no It isn't since the device con be reconfigured from the built in button.. also your Samsung Galaxy tells you if a tag has been following you.
Excellent comparison, clearly spoken, well thought out, spot on!
A really nice clear, concise, informative comparison review, no annoying bits which is rare, well done sir
@TodaysTech
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Nick! Glad you enjoyed it 🙌🏿
Great video, quick...precise...and to the point! Thank you
Fabulous presentation. Honest and clearly defined features of each device explained. Thank you!!!!
Really great and through video. Awesome job, Man.
Nicely shot and edited, and very well researched. Thank you! 👍
@TodaysTech
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙌🏿
Great summary. Thank you!
Great review my man. All items covered with competency.
Thank you, Landon! FIRST TIME watcher to your channel. Great video- well shot, concise information and no 'fluff'. You have my subscription sir!
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
You’re quite welcome, Paul! Thanks for the sub! 🙌🏿
Dope video man. I just bought a sprinter camper van, I work over seas and overall just trynna find a place to keep this baby while I'm gone. The smart tags are definitely a cool and great option for ease of mind to know my home is safe while I'm away. I havent bought one yet but I know when I do and if I see that thing move I got a problem 😂 thanks again brother man for the video. Super helpful.
Your comparison was easy to understand. Thanks.
Well done! Step by step comparison with details, offering Objective conclusions, not just personal 'feelings'. The 'Air Tag' sounds great; however; where I live, the Cell Service STINKS!!! Sometimes a signal, other times nothing. Therefore, I am not able to depend on other phones reporting the location of the individual tracker. I needed to use the Bluetooth capabilities to locate locally. I did find a KZread video: 'AirTag Distance Test - vs. Tile Pro & Chipolo One' that actually measured the Open Field operating distances of each Bluetooth tag (he did not discuss the detailed attributes of each as you have done).
Dude........your presentation, editing and overall expertise are much appreciated Thanks for helping this old dog learn new tricks
Thank you...First time I'm delving into this
@TodaysTech
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! 👍🏿
Great review, thanks so much for this video 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 helped me no end!!!
Very informative, thank you! So if I was looking for a tracker SOLELY for lost luggage…. Which one would you recommend? I have a Galaxy phone, but always travel with my iPad too. If my luggage was lost, I could hook my iPad to the airport’s wireless network. So either would work for me, right? Which would you buy if you just cared about the lost luggage help?
Great info!! Just got my first airtag but looking into getting smartag.
Very professional. My first time watching one of your videos and i instantly liked and subscribed. You made all the information between each device so simple and wasg to understand. Thank you very much.
Awesome comparison tutorial, full of good info
Man your videos are great quality. Hope you get more subs soon.
@TodaysTech
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Franck! 🙌🏿 in due time 🙏🏿
Good comparison. Thank you.
I'm so late but literally the perfect video from 2 years ago helping me decide which of these is actually worth it today. Glad I ran into this video. Thanks for the help. Everything became so clear
Love the vid! could you may do a test on how far you go away from it and find it with the samsung one especially? Maybe post it somewhere or leave it on friends car and see if you can track it with his permission?
Is one of this good to put in like my kids' backpack and that way can track them? Or this is a poor idea for that? Please be kind in your answers I just need a good person tracker one of my kids is on need of that, just trying to find the right thing
thanks for your explain, but why should i open the internet when i deal with smart tag even if the tag in Bluetooth range ? is there any way to get notified when tag is out of Bluetooth range ?
Excellent presentation, concise and informative, well done!
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Michelle! 🙌🏿
Thanks for the thorough explanation!
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, Lily! 😊
Will any of these work with a Black view 9900 Pro? BV9900 Pro W/ Android 10
Great review, man!
Excellent review!
Great view, thanks! The only remaining question I have is what's the batterly life expectancy with eacg if these?
@TassyDeval
2 жыл бұрын
about 1 year with the airtag
I purchased the tile pro to track my travel trailer if it would get stolen. I don’t have a Samsung device or Apple phone so the Tile was the only option. As an experiment I put it in my wife’s car as she went off to do some errands. I was pleasantly surprised when it located the tile and her car miles away. The app. will tell you how many members are in your area, and there were 2300 in the area at the time. It’s an inexpensive way to keep tabs on my trailer.
That was very helpful. Thank you
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, Kristie!
Good video, very knowledgeable and easy to understand.
The smart tag that shows your camera is that smart tag or smart plus and is it compatible with note 20 ultra
A very nice video explaining in good detail! Made me buy the Smart Tag ❤️
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 🙌🏿
Thanks man! I thought Smart tag would be my choice and now you have helped me to pull the trigger on it!
Thanks for the comparison and yes please, I want one.
first time watching your content, dope content
@TodaysTech
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, man! 🙌🏿
Great video! You should have more likes with all these views.
Amazing video dude!!!! Keep it up!! Thanks for all the info, was about to buy the Samsung Tags and found out it doesn't really work with my S9+
@TodaysTech
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, bro! 🙌🏿 glad I could help!
@khabanh1393
2 жыл бұрын
It works with all samsung devices. But the precision tracking feature only works with s20 series and above.
You have a great future ahead with this !
@TodaysTech
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, bro! 🙌🏿
Excellent illustration, I enjoyed you video so much bro, very smart.
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Anthony! 🙌🏿
Good info. I have an AirTag, which has helped me many times. But a relative will be visiting with an Android. I was looking for exactly the info you provided. Thanks.
a really good review!
You are a Great presenter. I enjoyed learning from your presentation. Thank you 🙏
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙌🏿
nice, thanks man !. useful content
@TodaysTech
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, man!
Thanks for the video. This really helped me choose the right device for me
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
This was an excellent, well-written, and well-presented video...
Thanks. Great explanation.
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Kenny!
Decent review - thanks, can't quite decide if I need one of these tags. But clear the Samsung offering is most complete.
@ricdonato4328
Жыл бұрын
Remember, if you have an iPhone you would purchase AirTag or Tile. If you have a Samsung phone purchase SmartTag or Tile.
Thank you very much this video was very helpful
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
4:55 I love how happy the Tile sounds when you ping it
Does smart tag work with Google phones ? My husband has a tile that sometimes it will not work. Or the app freezes constantly.
Great video! thanks you
@TodaysTech
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! 🙌🏿
Excellent channel!
Well done and thank you.
very nice review
I have the tiles used them in my luggage. Found one of my bags in Ireland 🇮🇪. Also tile and skull candy are compatible so skull candy users also help find tiles. I'm leaning towards Samsung.
Man I wish I could get my employees to brief me on items like this when I ask for "the skinny" - articulate, clear and evenly paced. Compared and Contrasted effectively - we should get him a job at one of these left or right NEWS OUTLETS. He did a great job not indicating prejudice ( except by the showing of his particular tracker) Most excellent and thank you, thank you, thank you
@adogonasidecar1262
Жыл бұрын
Yep, plus some strategic assessment and forecast at the end, really well done
Thank you. Good job.
Can you use the apple airtag without having any apple devise andmake it work only with an icould account?
Good info and we'll explained
First of all.Great job! Do you have a teleprompter device? How do you remember so much material in one unedited take? I worked in broadcasting for over 40 years and I amazed at the delivery! Well your review is wonderful but now I have a lot to take into consideration. One thing important to us is a tracker for out pet. Obviously needs a high level waterproofing rating and shock proofing. Not sure any of these are a good choice unless you have a suggestion. Thanks again for your expertise and knowledge.
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Paul! 🙌🏿 I memorize the a-roll portion and cover portions where I’m reading with b-roll! I’m glad that it comes across in a cohesive manner!
Can’t you do a field test for all three trackers to check how efficient each one for tracking down a stolen item?
@leexgx
2 жыл бұрын
It's very situational you'll have a very high chance of finding your device if it's an Apple (airtag or chipolo Spot) or Samsung (smarttag, I would avoid using the smarttag+ the battery doesn't last very long and it randomly reboot playing the battery inserted sound) With other tags companies they use) don't use Samsung or Apple network so you have a very close it of recovering your object (well basically tell you where you last left it/went out of range) Recommend using Panasonic cr2032 batteries the factory Panasonic supplied battery with the airtag lasted a year and 6 months before low battery warning and finally stopped responding after another 3 months (apple uses a pull tab to connect the battery so battery is full out of the box), do not use Duracell cr2032 in an airtag as the bitter taste on the battery and design flaw of the airtag prevents connection the Samsung one lasted about a year and 3 months but they had my own installed duracell battery's used as, testing with Panasonic now (the factory ones lasted less then 6-9 months because smarttag does not use a pull tab so battery has been used and brand of battery never heard of before)
@dmart1490
Жыл бұрын
I agree, I had two bikes in storage, both with Tiles attached and after I visited storage and had my phone on me the app reported the last contact was over a month ago .. Hmmm. I am now using Air Tags and though they need a short time to update I am pleased with the response.
@ricdonato4328
Жыл бұрын
@@leexgx utilize, no, use yes. Using utilize comes across as pompous and self-ingratiating. Also, utilize does not mean what folks think it does.
You're so underrated !
@TodaysTech
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the compliment, bro! 🙌🏿
I could listen to Landon all day. Another great review!
@TodaysTech
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, bro! 🙌🏿
I was hoping you would do some real time testing to see which tags pins first. Great video though.
Nice job man.
@TodaysTech
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Cristian! 🙌🏿
GOOD REVIEW
Thanks 👍
I've had a Samsung smart tag in my home office, still in it's box, I just haven't used it but after watching this I think I might just chuck it on my keys as I often lose them. Solid video, very informative.
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
You should! It's helpful. Glad you enjoyed the video! 🙌🏿 Don't forget to subscribe! 👍🏿
@Lord-Lev
Жыл бұрын
@@TodaysTech I've smashed the subscribe button 👊 I'm really on the hype train for NFC, I have an implant and a few tags laying about, be awesome to see a video about that if you have any ideas.
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! What do you mean you have an implant? Lol a literal implant?!
@Lord-Lev
Жыл бұрын
@@TodaysTech yeah, a literal NFC implant in my hand, had it for a few years now. I also have a contactless payment chip in my arm but it needs replacing, thanks Brexit.
@pot_kivach160
Жыл бұрын
no. Keep it in the box. It'll last longer that way!
Can you do a field test? That's the main difference I'd like to know...
Being as I have a Samsung phone and tablet, the Smarttag is a no Brainer for me. Great video!
Great video did Tile ever come out with wide band?
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it’s called the Tile Ultra!
@gsxrunit
Жыл бұрын
@@TodaysTech thanks for the info and reply . Good work
Great video but lets say I place the samsung smart tag in my luggage for travel, say it gets lost in another country will I be able to track it (just roughly where it is) ?
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
As long as their are Samsung devices around; yes!
Thank you!
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
Can I sync my phone with multiple Airtags and Tiles?
Would Tile be OK for your luggage
0:38 are you saying that SmartTag can work for Samsung devices only?? I cannot track to my other android phone??
This video should have more likes!!!!
Samsung tag does have smart alerts that notify you if you leave your tag behind
does a fold / flip 3 or s22 s22+ s22ultra work with the smart tag +
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
Yes!
professional. Thanks.
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, Jack!
My iPhone has a limit of iOS 12 - can Apple Air Tags work with iOS 12?
Awesome video, simple to the point treat info and great smart a... Comments ;-) in a good way😂
Thanks for great review. I have 3 samsung devices and I have to say - it is low cost to protect some of your valuable items. Just in case, above house insurance.
Smart tag has the left behind feature also now.
What is the gps range for tile🤔 does it go as far as apple air tags🥹
@toriless
Жыл бұрын
Tile has no GPS, it is all via Bluetooth. It uses other devices like phones with the app to locate them on a map.
I had two bikes in storage, both with Tiles attached and after I visited storage and had my phone on me the app reported the last contact was over a month ago .. Hmmm. I am now using Air Tags and though they need a short time to update I am pleased with the response.
@toriless
Жыл бұрын
Tile will report when the battery is low, I assume the others do as well.
Does the Galaxy SmartTag phone automatically look for the bluetooth smarttag or do they have to sign up to smarttag before that option starts? Im just thinking people will prob never use smart tags so they would prob never go on the app unless its default in the phone?
@absolutium
Жыл бұрын
50/50 it depends on how the device was configured from the provider.
I'm planning to buy Samsung tag
@TodaysTech
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! So far, so good in my experience! 👌🏿
@gosttunter
2 жыл бұрын
Don't . They suck. I have 4 .. waste of $$$
@yahyagannour8486
Жыл бұрын
@@gosttunter can you elaborate?
@gosttunter
Жыл бұрын
I love mine. Works great
@mrminor421
Жыл бұрын
You will love it
Loved your video. New sub here.
@TodaysTech
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, David! 🙌🏿
@davidprodigy5833
Жыл бұрын
@@TodaysTech your very welcome
Hello answer my question. If the thief also uses these divices then won't he know that he is being followed be device that we installed in our vehicles/ properties etc. You said we will know who is following us bybthis device. Thief can use this feature in their advantage
About the Samsung SmartTag, How long does the battery last? Can we change the battery ourself or only Samsung can change the battery?
Good shit my boy
great review I just picked up the air tag.
@TodaysTech
2 жыл бұрын
A must-have, for sure!
I wanna get one