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Best for: Android users seeking a first-party item tracker for Google's Find Hub network
Skip it if: Users on older phones without Fast Pair or those in alternative tracking ecosystems
Availability: Google Store starting November 11
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1. Google Pixel Tag
Google offers its first official item tracker with the Pixel Tag, built to help you track down missing belongings using an Android phone. Crafted from polycarbonate and metal in a single Fog color, the slim accessory slips easily into a wallet or attaches to luggage. It connects with the Find Hub network, relying on a crowdsourced system of over a billion Android devices for remote tracking. Setup is handled through Fast Pair on devices running Android 9 or later in select regions and languages.
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The tracker uses Ultra Wideband for visual direction and distance when you are nearby, along with Bluetooth Channel Sounding on compatible phones running Android 16 and Bluetooth 6.0 or higher. You can trigger a sound from its built-in speaker or press the physical button on the tag to ring your misplaced phone, even if it is on silent. It also supports sharing a single tag with up to 10 people and provides optional Left Behind alerts, plus you can ring the tag from a Pixel Watch or ask Gemini through Pixel Buds.
The tracker suits Android users looking for a first-party item finder that integrates tightly with Google's Find Hub network. Anyone using an older phone missing Fast Pair support, or those embedded entirely in alternative tracking ecosystems, should skip it.
What we like
- Slim form factor made of polycarbonate and metal fits easily into a wallet
- User-replaceable CR2032 battery is rated to last for over a year
- Ultra Wideband and Bluetooth Channel Sounding offer precise nearby guidance
- Built-in button can ring your phone even when it is muted
What to keep in mind
- Only available in a single Fog color option
- IP67 water resistance is limited to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
- Some advanced location features require specific newer Android versions and hardware
Key specs Dimensions 28 x 46.1 x 5.4 mm Weight 11.8 g (with battery), 8.8 g (without battery) Materials Polycarbonate and metal Color Fog Water Resistance IP67 (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes) Battery Type User-replaceable CR2032 Battery Life Over a year Connectivity Ultra Wideband, Bluetooth Channel Sounding Compatibility Android 9 or later for setup Network Find Hub (over 1 billion Android devices) Sharing Up to 10 people Warranty One-year warranty in the US Compared with Apple AirTag Google Pixel Tag Apple AirTag Water Resistance IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min) IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min) Battery User-replaceable CR2032 User-replaceable CR2032 Network Find Hub Find My Precision Finding Ultra Wideband & Bluetooth Channel Sounding Ultra Wideband
Questions people ask
How do you set up the Pixel Tag?
Setup uses Fast Pair on phones running Android 9 or later.
What battery does the Pixel Tag use?
It uses a user-replaceable CR2032 battery rated for over a year of use.
Can the Pixel Tag find your phone?
Yes, a button on the tag can ring your phone even if it is on silent.
Would you buy it?
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