Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag3 tracker went on sale in the United States on November 6, 2026, at $29.99 USD for one tag or $99.99 USD for a four-pack. The same Samsung newsroom release made the Galaxy Buds On clip-on earbuds available at $229.99 USD.
Samsung first announced SmartTag3 on September 30, 2026, and said U.S. availability would follow by early November. The November 6 post confirms the sale has started and names Samsung.com as the place to buy both products. The SmartTag3 release is written for the United States only.
What is new about the Galaxy SmartTag3?
The tag is about 35% smaller by volume and 33% lighter than the previous generation, according to Samsung. The old bottle opener shape is gone, so Samsung sells a Silicone Case with keyring and a Loop Case separately if you want to attach it to bags or keys.
- Size: about 35% smaller by volume and 33% lighter than the previous generation
- Battery: a replaceable CR2032 cell, rated up to 550 days in standard use and up to 790 days in Power Saving Mode, based on Samsung lab estimates with a pre-release device
- Durability: IP67, water resistant to 1 m for up to 30 minutes, though Samsung advises against beach or pool use
- Compass View: distance and direction guidance up to 60 m, roughly three times the previous generation, measured in line of sight
- Location History: stored for up to 7 days
- Colors: white and black
How does it find your things?
Samsung says more than 900 million participating Galaxy devices can help locate a tag through the Galaxy Find Network, with fast location updates. Location data is encrypted.
Compass View needs Android 12 or later plus UWB or Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding. Samsung lists Channel Sounding on only four phones for now: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Plus. Other features include Place Notification (a trial feature that alerts you when a tag enters or leaves a set area), Left Behind Alert, NFC based Lost Mode and a tag button that can trigger preset SmartThings routines.
The movement alert works only when the tag is disconnected from its owner’s device and nearby Galaxy devices have opted into Offline finding, and Samsung warns that notifications can be delayed or missed. It also notes the tag is a swallowing hazard for young children and pets if it comes loose, so check it regularly and stop using it if it is damaged.
On iPhone, Samsung says location checks, sharing and Search Nearby work through SmartThings Find, but Compass View, Ring Phone and Left Behind Alert do not. Notebookcheck, covering the October announcement, reported that iOS support requires iOS 17 or newer and that Samsung planned other regions for 2027.
What about the Galaxy Buds On?
Galaxy Buds On is a clip-on design that Samsung says was informed by more than 119 million ear data points. Each earbud weighs 6.65g.
- Battery: up to 9.5 hours of music on one charge and up to 38 hours with the charging case, per Samsung internal testing at default settings
- Calls: three microphones and a Voice Pickup Unit to filter background noise
- Sound: a TwinBoost speaker with automatic volume that follows surrounding noise, and Audio Leakage Reduction
- Gemini Live: start it by saying “Hey Google, let’s talk live”. It needs a Google Gemini account, an internet connection and a user aged 18 or older
- Head gestures: off by default. Nodding accepts a call and shaking declines it on One UI 8.5 or later, while reading notifications and dismissing alarms need One UI 9.0 or later
- Color: black
Prices
Both prices below are U.S. prices in U.S. dollars from Samsung’s release. No other country or currency is listed in it.
- Galaxy SmartTag3, one pack: $29.99 USD
- Galaxy SmartTag3, four-pack: $99.99 USD
- Galaxy Buds On: $229.99 USD
The prices of the Silicone Case with keyring and the Loop Case are not stated. Readers outside the United States should check their local Samsung store, because the sources do not give prices or dates for other markets.
Who it suits
Samsung phone owners. Compass View is the headline feature, but it only works on phones with UWB or Channel Sounding, so check your model against the list before you buy.
iPhone users who want a Samsung tag. Basic location checks, sharing and Search Nearby work, but three features do not. If you want the full feature set, this is a weaker fit.
Frequent travelers and key losers. An IP67 rating, a replaceable CR2032 battery and a rated 550 days in standard use make it low maintenance, though you will need a case for a keyring.
Parents and pet owners. Samsung’s own swallowing warning applies, so choose where you attach the tag with care.
Who should wait. Anyone outside the United States, where the sources name no price or date, and anyone who wants to see how the Silicone Case and Loop Case are priced first.
What is still unknown
Samsung does not list the SmartTag3 color in the November 6 text, does not name third party retailers, and gives no end date or promotion. Accessory prices are also missing.
For the current price and stock, check the Samsung.com listings for Galaxy SmartTag3 and Galaxy Buds On before you order.
