#4Samsung SmartTag2 + Collar Holder

Product Review · Pet GPS Trackers · #4 Ranked

Samsung SmartTag2 + Collar Holder

Bluetooth/UWB item tag on collar (Android/Galaxy alternative to AirTag) · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026

79
Fair Buy
Rank #4 of 8 · Pet GPS Trackers
$19.89
Price drop: $19.89 on Amazon as of Sept 28, 2026, down from $29.99 when we scored it
Tiers: 95+ Top Pick · 90 Viper Pick · 85 Strong Buy · 80 Good Buy · 75 Fair Buy · under 75 Buy With Caution
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The verdict

Why it scored a 79

The Android counterpart to the AirTag pick: $19.89 list and routinely $19.99–22 on Amazon, no subscription, and a replaceable CR2032 that lasts up to 500 days, which is why Value leads at 90. It is not GPS, though: it relies on nearby Galaxy phones through SmartThings Find, so it is close to useless in rural areas or for a fast-moving pet and does not work with iPhone at all, which is why Features is the softest at 58. Pair it with a silicone collar holder for about $8–12.

Key specs

What you're getting

  • 28.8 x 52.4 x 8.0 mm, 13.75 g; loop body clips to a collar or slides into the holder
  • Bluetooth LE 5.3 up to 120 m; UWB precision Compass View on UWB Galaxy phones
  • Replaceable CR2032 battery, up to 500 days (700 in Power Saving mode)
  • IP67 water and dust resistant; no subscription
  • Located via the Samsung SmartThings Find network of nearby Galaxy phones, not GPS
  • Lost Mode with NFC contact card
  • Requires Android 9+ (full features Android 11+, 3 GB RAM); not compatible with iPhone
  • Silicone collar holder sold separately, 2-pack about $8-12

ViperScore breakdown

FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value90×25%22.5
Quality82×20%16.4
Features58×15%8.7
Reliability86×15%12.9
Satisfaction86×15%12.9
Warranty55×10%5.5
Weighted total79

At a glance

  • Bluetooth LE 5.3 to 120 m; UWB Compass View on Galaxy phones
  • Replaceable CR2032 battery, up to 500 days; IP67
  • Samsung SmartThings Find network; Android 9+ only, no iPhone
  • Price$19.89
  • TierBluetooth/UWB item tag on collar (Android/Galaxy alternative to AirTag)
  • Category rank#4 of 8
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Who it's for

Should you buy the Samsung SmartTag2 + Collar Holder?

The Samsung SmartTag2 + Collar Holder is the Android answer to the AirTag setup, and it is aimed at Galaxy owners with a cat or a dog that stays near populated areas. It locates through Samsung's SmartThings Find network of nearby Galaxy phones, so there is no GPS, no cellular and no subscription. Battery life is the best of anything in this category. If you own an iPhone, this will not work at all; get the Apple AirTag + GOCII holder instead.

What stands out

Where it earns its score

  • Best value in the category. Value scores 90, tied for the top mark here: $19.89 for the tag, roughly $8 to $12 for a silicone holder, and nothing after that.
  • Battery measured in years. Up to 500 days on a replaceable CR2032, or 700 in Power Saving mode.
  • UWB Compass View. On UWB-capable Galaxy phones the app points an arrow toward the tag at close range, similar to Apple's Precision Finding.
  • Lost Mode with NFC. Anyone who finds the tag can tap it with a phone to see your contact card.
Before you buy

What to know first

  • Galaxy phones are the network. It is found by nearby Samsung devices, which are less common than iPhones in many US neighborhoods, so updates can be sparser than an AirTag's.
  • Not for iPhone. Requires Android 9 or later, with full features on Android 11 and 3 GB of RAM.
  • Features score is the lowest here at 58. No live tracking, no geofence alerts, no activity data. It is a locator, not a GPS tracker.
  • Warranty is the weakest ViperScore factor. The holder is a third-party accessory, and coverage on the tag is Samsung's standard limited warranty.
Bottom line

Our verdict

The Samsung SmartTag2 + Collar Holder scores 79, Fair Buy, ranked #4 of 8 pet GPS trackers. For a Galaxy owner with a homebody pet it is the cheapest sensible option. If your dog actually escapes, or you live somewhere rural, the Tractive GPS DOG 6 at 78 gives you real satellite tracking for a subscription.

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FAQ

Questions buyers ask

Does the Samsung SmartTag2 work with iPhone?

No. It requires an Android phone running Android 9 or later and the SmartThings app, and it is designed around Galaxy devices.

How does the SmartTag2 find a pet without GPS?

Nearby Galaxy phones in the SmartThings Find network detect the tag over Bluetooth and report its location. It does not have a GPS chip or a cellular radio.

How long does the SmartTag2 battery last?

Up to 500 days on a replaceable CR2032 battery, or up to 700 days in Power Saving mode.

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Samsung SmartTag2 + Collar Holder · ViperScore 79 · Fair Buy · $19.89

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