Pixel Tag, Google’s $30 Android-ready answer to Apple’s AirTag, is now available
Summary
- The Google Pixel Tag goes on sale starting Tuesday for $29.99 to allow Android users to track items via the Find Hub app.
- The device uses Bluetooth & ultra-wideband connectivity to provide visual distance & directional guidance for locating missing items.
- A built-in speaker plays a chime at up to three volume levels with a maximum of 80 decibels to help locate nearby items.
- The Pixel Tag features a slim, oval design measuring 1.1 inches wide, 1.8 inches high, & 0.2 inches thick, weighing 0.4 oz.
- A physical button on the tag allows users to ring their phone by pressing it twice.
- The device lacks NFC capability, so it relies on a crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices to share location data for lost items.
- Tags in "Lost" mode can share the owner's email, phone number, & a short message with finders.
- Location data can be shared with up to 10 people through the Find Hub app.
- The tag uses a user-replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery with a claimed life of up to one year.
- The device is constructed from stainless steel with IP67 water & dust resistance ratings.
- It pairs with Android 9 or newer devices using Fast Pair technology.
- The Pixel Tag is available in silver & pale green in single units or a four-pack for $99.99.
- Bellroy is launching keychain cases compatible with the tag on the Google Store.
Google's Pixel Tag lets you track lost items with your Android device, similar to Apple's AirTag.
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