Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 tracker goes on sale in the US from $29.99

Samsung has put its Galaxy SmartTag 3 item tracker on sale in the United States. The tracker is listed on Samsung's online store and at Amazon, sold as a single unit or in a four-pack. Reports differ slightly on the single price: one outlet gives $30, another $29.99, and a third says the tracker starts at $29. The four-pack is listed at $99.99.

Samsung says the new model is more compact than the previous keyring-style tag and weighs 33 percent less. It uses Bluetooth 6.0 and ultra-wideband. Owners can locate the tag on a map with the help of other Galaxy devices, then use Compass View to get closer. The built-in button can trigger simple actions, run preset routines, or control compatible devices with one click or a long press. A double click makes a linked phone or tablet ring.

Samsung gives the battery life as 550 days, or 790 days in Power Saving Mode. The tag has IP67 dust and water resistance. A range of cases and loop accessories is also on sale, from $13 for a clip case to $70 for a four-pack of silicone cases.

Compatibility is limited. One report says the tracker works with iPhones but not with Android's Find Hub network. The same report says Samsung SmartThings will stop supporting its Tracker feature in October.

The Galaxy Buds On earbuds also reached US stores around the same time, priced at $229.99. Digital Trends notes that Samsung had confirmed November 6 availability for the earbuds only. The sources do not say whether the retail prices will change, or how long the four-pack price will last.