Samsung SmartTag 3 Adds Support for Non-Samsung Android Devices
Samsung has confirmed that its SmartTag 3 tracker will work with non-Samsung Android phones via the SmartThings and Samsung Find apps.
Samsung has confirmed that the SmartTag 3 tracker is compatible with non-Samsung Android devices. Users can access the tracker's functionality by downloading the SmartThings and Samsung Find apps from the Google Play Store.
While broader Android support is now confirmed, certain advanced features remain exclusive to Samsung's own ecosystem. According to Android Authority, the Compass View feature on the SmartTag 3 is restricted to Galaxy devices running Android 12 or higher that support Ultra-Wideband or Bluetooth Channel Sounding. Currently, Bluetooth Channel Sounding is limited to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Galaxy S26+.
This expansion follows previous limitations, as the SmartTag2 was restricted to specific Galaxy smartphones running the latest version of the SmartThings app in October 2026. Samsung also announced iPhone support for the SmartTag 3 alongside its initial launch in October 2026. Sales of the device began in South Korea the week of October 5, 2026, with a US release scheduled for early 2027.
Quick answers
Can I use SmartTag 3 with a non-Samsung phone?
Yes, the SmartTag 3 is compatible with non-Samsung Android devices that can download the SmartThings and Samsung Find apps from the Google Play Store.
Are all features available on non-Samsung devices?
No, the Compass View feature is restricted to specific Galaxy devices running Android 12 or higher that support Ultra-Wideband or Bluetooth Channel Sounding.