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Samsung Electronics America, Inc., today announced SmartThings Tracker, a small & lightweight GPS tracking device that can be attached to backpacks, a set of keys, pet collars, etc, helping people to keep track of their items.
The company said in a press note that using SmartThings Tracker, it will be easier to locate a gym bag or backpack lost at school, a laptop case left in the airport lounge, or even a pet that might have wandered too far from home. Items can be tracked in real time through Samsung’s Android & iOS compatible SmartThings app. Family members can also use SmartThings Tracker to stay connected by sending a location notification to the SmartThings app that alerts the rest of the family of their whereabouts.
What’s more, SmartThings Tracker can be used as an arrival sensor, triggering automations like a connected porch light turning on when the device is within range.
“When it comes to connected living, we want to give people more meaningful experiences that apply to their everyday life,” said SK Kim, Senior Director, IoT Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics America, in the statement. “By combining the coverage of nationwide carrier networks with the expansiveness of the SmartThings ecosystem, we’re helping families keep track of what matters most to them while also continuing to make it easy to control & manage their smart home, all in 1 device.”
The all-weather tracker works on the LTE-M network technology. This provides a greater range of signal coverage over Bluetooth, allowing for better tracking accuracy when a SmartThings Tracker is indoors or below street level.
SmartThings can be used for more than just tracking objects. When a geo-fenced zone is set up in the app, SmartThings users will get an alert when a tracker enters or exits a zone, such as a pet leaving the backyard. The SmartThings Tracker can also act as a proximity sensor to trigger smart home automations, like lights turning on when someone gets close to home or the thermostat turning down when the car pulls out of the driveway. It is compatible with 100s of Works With SmartThings devices, including smart lights, thermostats, security cameras & more, said Samsung.
