# Cross-Platform Item Trackers
Samsung SmartTag3 Adds Galaxy and iOS Compatibility

By Mursal Rahman | Written with AI assistance | Published 2026-09-30 | Updated 2026-10-02 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-item-trackers
References: [gizmodo](https://gizmodo.com/samsung-smarttag-3-2000818974) & [news.samsung](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-smarttag3-makes-it-easier-to-keep-track-of-what-matters)

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Samsung is making connected item tracking more accessible across device ecosystems with the Galaxy SmartTag3. For the first time in the SmartTag lineup, the compact tracker supports both Galaxy and iOS devices for core finding and sharing features. Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding extends directional Compass View guidance up to 60 meters, while ultra-wideband provides greater precision at closer distances. Users can also receive alerts when tagged belongings enter or leave designated areas.

Cross-platform support makes SmartTag3 more practical for households and groups that use different smartphone brands, potentially expanding the tracker beyond Samsung-only users. For Samsung, broader compatibility can increase the addressable market for its tracking hardware while strengthening engagement with SmartThings Find. Longer battery life, faster Galaxy Find Network updates, and proactive alerts also provide additional reasons for existing SmartTag owners to upgrade.

Image Credit: Samsung