Samsung announced its redesigned Galaxy SmartTag 2 today, and there's more to this gadget than meets the eye. Samsung didn't stop at overhauling the exterior of the SmartTag 2 but also improved the internal hardware and the user experience in a few areas. One addition to the SmartTag 2 is Lost Mode, which can be very useful for pet owners.
Attaching a Galaxy SmartTag 2 to your pet's collar can help you track your companion using the SmartThings app. But now, with Lost Mode, users can attach their contact information to the SmartTag 2, which makes it possible for other people to contact the owner in case their pets get lost in an area that might not be accessible by SmartThings.
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Anyone with an NFC-capable phone can access this information
Through the new Lost Mode, Galaxy SmartTag 2 users can input their contact information by embedding a message. The feature is analogous to a digital version of a pet ID medallion.
The embedded message can be read through a web browser by anyone with a mobile device capable of NFC connectivity. It doesn't have to be a Samsung phone or one with access to the SmartThings app. Other people can scan the SmartTag 2 via NFC and reveal the personal information you decided to share.
As such, in addition to the SmartTag 2 offering owners precise location tracking via UWB, other people can now access this embedded message, read the owner's contact information, and help them find their lost pets or belongings.
