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Google Pixel Tag: Specs, Features and What to Expect

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Google brings its first official item tracker to market with the Pixel Tag, designed to help you locate lost items using the Find Hub network.

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Google Pixel Tag: Specs, Features and What to Expect

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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

  1. 1. Google Pixel Tag

    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.

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    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
    Dimensions28 x 46.1 x 5.4 mm
    Weight11.8 g (with battery), 8.8 g (without battery)
    MaterialsPolycarbonate and metal
    ColorFog
    Water ResistanceIP67 (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes)
    Battery TypeUser-replaceable CR2032
    Battery LifeOver a year
    ConnectivityUltra Wideband, Bluetooth Channel Sounding
    CompatibilityAndroid 9 or later for setup
    NetworkFind Hub (over 1 billion Android devices)
    SharingUp to 10 people
    WarrantyOne-year warranty in the US
    Compared with Apple AirTag
    Google Pixel TagApple AirTag
    Water ResistanceIP67 (up to 1m for 30 min)IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min)
    BatteryUser-replaceable CR2032User-replaceable CR2032
    NetworkFind HubFind My
    Precision FindingUltra Wideband & Bluetooth Channel SoundingUltra 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.

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