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Google Pixel Tag takes on AirTag with a $29 price
Android Authority • • technology
Key Points:
- Google has launched the Pixel Tag, a Bluetooth tracker designed as a first-party AirTag competitor for Pixel owners, featuring integration with Android's Find Hub network and an oblong design without a built-in attachment hole.
- The Pixel Tag supports Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology for Precision Finding, providing directional arrows to help users accurately locate lost items nearby.
- It includes an accelerometer for motion alerts and can be located using compatible Pixel Watches or Pixel Buds, enhancing usability within the Google ecosystem.
- The tracker uses a replaceable CR2032 battery lasting over a year and is priced at $29 for a single unit or $99 for a four-pack, with availability starting November 11.
- While Google is late to the Bluetooth tracker market, the Pixel Tag's features position it as a potential strong rival to Apple's AirTag, pending real-world performance.
