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technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Google Unveils Pixel Tag with UWB and Channel Sounding to Challenge AirTag

Google introduced the Pixel Tag, a white, IP67-rated tracker that uses Ultra Wideband and Bluetooth Channel Sounding for centimeter-level tracking and works with Google’s Find My Device ecosystem. Full features require Android 16+, Bluetooth 6.0, and a device with UWB; Pixel 11 devices and Pixel Watch 5 will have full functionality, while older Pixel generations get limited Bluetooth tracking. Priced at $29 for a single or $99 for a four-pack, it launches November 11. The Pixel Tag positions Google to compete with AirTag and other trackers within its own ecosystem.

via PCMag|

#airtag #bluetooth-channel-sounding #google

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Pixel Watch 3 Introduces New Bluetooth Tracking Feature for Android

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is the first Android device to support Bluetooth Channel Sounding, enabling centimeter-level distance tracking, which could significantly improve item finding accuracy. Although supported after its Wear OS 5.1 update, the feature isn't yet in use, likely awaiting the release of the Find Hub app and Android 16, which will enhance tracking capabilities. This development offers a low-cost alternative to UWB for precise location tracking.

via Android Authority|

#android #bluetooth-channel-sounding #item-tracking