{"id":856046,"date":"2026-08-13T02:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T02:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/856046\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T02:20:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T02:20:12","slug":"google-pixel-tag-takes-on-airtag-with-a-29-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/856046\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Pixel Tag takes on AirTag with a $29 price"},"content":{"rendered":"

TL;DR<\/p>\n

Google\u2019s Pixel Tag is finally here, bringing a first-party AirTag rival to Pixel owners with Android Find Hub integration and an oblong design.
\nUWB-powered Precision Finding is the big draw, offering directional arrows for accurately locating lost items.
\nThe Pixel Tag costs $29, and $99 for a four-pack, but won\u2019t hit shelves until November 11.<\/p>\n

Google has finally taken the wraps off the Pixel 11 series<\/a>, but the phones weren\u2019t the only interesting thing to come out of the Made by Google event. After years of leaving Pixel owners to shop elsewhere for a Bluetooth tracker<\/a>, Google finally has one of its own: the Pixel Tag. And frankly, it\u2019s about time. The Pixel Tag is essentially Google\u2019s answer to the AirTag, built to work with Android\u2019s Find Hub network<\/a>. That alone makes it an interesting addition to the Pixel family.<\/p>\n

As for the design, the company has given its tracker a very different personality. Rather than going circular like the AirTag or adopting a squarish shape used by plenty of other trackers, the Pixel Tag has an oblong design. There\u2019s just one slightly baffling problem: it doesn\u2019t have a built-in hole for attaching it to anything. That\u2019s a strange decision for a gadget designed almost entirely around being attached to things. So, if you want one hanging from your keys, you\u2019ll need a separate holder or key ring. Buying an accessory for your accessory isn\u2019t exactly the frictionless experience you\u2019d hope for.<\/p>\n

\"Front<\/p>\n

Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

Get past that peculiarity, though, and the Pixel Tag starts sounding much more interesting. It works with compatible Android devices running Android 9.0 or newer with Bluetooth 6.0 or later. More importantly, Google isn\u2019t relying solely on Bluetooth to help you find something nearby. The Pixel Tag supports Ultra Wideband<\/a> (UWB) for Precision Finding, which could make those frantic searches considerably less frustrating.<\/p>\n

For instance, if you lose your keys, knowing they\u2019re nearby only gets you so far when nearby could mean under the couch, inside your jeans, or behind a cushion. Precision Finding can instead give you directional guidance, including arrows that point you toward the Tag. Rather than playing a game of hot-or-cold with Bluetooth, your phone can actually help lead you to what you\u2019re looking for. That\u2019s the feature I really wanted Google to include<\/a>, and thankfully, it has.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s an accelerometer inside the Pixel Tag as well, allowing it to detect when the item it\u2019s attached to starts or stops moving. That information can be used for motion alerts on a connected phone, adding another layer of awareness.<\/p>\n

There are some neat ecosystem tricks, too. You can use a compatible Pixel Watch<\/a> or Pixel Buds to locate and ring your Pixel Tag, so finding your keys doesn\u2019t always have to begin with pulling your phone out. If you\u2019re already wearing your watch while rushing out the door, being able to make the tracker chirp from your wrist could save a few frantic minutes.<\/p>\n

\"Holding<\/p>\n

Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

Additionally, keeping it running shouldn\u2019t require much attention. Much like Apple\u2019s AirTag, the Pixel Tag uses a replaceable CR2032 coin-cell battery that can last for more than a year. Once it eventually runs out, you can pop in a fresh battery and carry on.<\/p>\n

The Pixel Tag costs $29 for one or $99 for a four-pack, putting it right in AirTag territory. There is a catch, though: you won\u2019t be able to buy one until November 11. That\u2019s a surprisingly long wait, especially considering Pixel owners have already been waiting years for Google to make one in the first place.<\/p>\n

Of course, we\u2019ll only know how good the Pixel Tag really is once we start using it. AirTags have had years to prove their worth, whether that\u2019s finding keys buried somewhere or keeping tabs on your luggage. Google is arriving very late to that party, but at least it doesn\u2019t seem to be showing up empty-handed. So, if Find Hub and Precision Finding deliver when something actually goes missing, Apple may finally have a serious AirTag rival on its hands.<\/p>\n

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