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- A new app called Utag allows you to use Samsung SmartTags with any Android device.
- The app is free to download, but also requires installing a patched version of Samsung’s Smartthings app to work.
- Most functionality has been replicated, including precision findings, while new features have been added as widget support.
When Google finally launched its Find my device Network Last year we were very happy. Users hoped that it would be Android equivalent to Apple’s Find My Network, and on paper, that’s what it should be. However, Google configured the network so that the performance is castrated outside very dense urban areas. A developer got so tired of Unreliability of Google’s Airtag competitors That he decided to ditch them completely and use Samsung’s tracker tags. The only problem is that Samsung’s tags work solely with Galaxy devices, at least so far. Meet out, an app that allows you to use Samsung SmartTags with any Android phone.
Outdays is an Android -app that really replicates Smartthings FindThe Samsung team app that lets you visually track your Samsung devices. With out you can set up a brand new Galaxy SmartTag2See its location, call it, change the ringtone, customize the scarf and so much more. The app also notifies you of unknown SmartTags traveling with you, notifies you when a tag is found or left behind, and allows you to share tags with family members. It even supports precision findings on units equipped with Ultra Wideband (UWB) Radios, which are fun because Google’s network still doesn’t support this feature.
With a few exceptions, all that smartthings find the app does and then some. The developer, Kieron QuinnWent so far as adding widgets to view tag placement, offline location view, biometric safety and export of site history. You can even use your phone to contribute with the location of nearby SmartTags that are not owned by you to Samsung’s network, in case you feel badly just leching the network.
To use out, you need to install a patched version of Samsung’s Smartthings app. This is because the official Smartthings app checks if you run it on a Samsung device, and it also only communicates with the official Smartthings Find app. The updated version of the Smartthings app disables these device controls and allows it to work with outlines.
Fortunately, the Utag app will download the updated version of Smartthings during the setup so you don’t have to worry about finding it yourself. However, you need to log in to your Samsung account twice -once in the Modified Smartthings app to see all your Smartothing devices and left in the Outgoing app so that it can communicate with the Samsung APIs.
If you are wondering if out of all is safe to use, it is a very fair question. After all, you should always be vigilant to enter your login information in apps you don’t trust. This concern is the reason why the developer made the app open source; He welcomes you to confirm the app’s legitimacy before logging into your Samsung account. Although we have not revised the code ourselves, we trust the developer given his extensive history in the community, and have previously made Open Source versions of Google now playing and on an eye features.
When it comes to whether the app actually works, I have used out of almost a month now with Galaxy SmartTag2 and can confirm that it is working as advertised. The app allowed me to connect me and see my tag from OnePlus 13 while traveling last month, and while I originally had some problems with the map not working and the app occasionally signed me, both problems have been solved before the public release. The developer is quick to respond to feedback through his disagreement server for the project, so if you encounter any problems while using out, I recommend that you get in touch there or open a problem on Github.
Speaking of you, if you want to try out, you can download it From github. It works on any device that runs Android 11 or later and does not require root access, even if your phone is rooted, you can use an XPOSED module to live-lap Smartthings app instead of installing a patched version.
Hopefully, the Samsung API does not shut down on which is dependent on, because it would be a bummer. In our testing, Samsung Trackers consistently exceeded Google TrackersBut their device requirements make them a non -start package for someone without the Samsung Android phone. Utag eliminates this artificial barrier and opens Samsung’s network for several Android phones, making Galaxy Smarttag a viable option for more people.
If this setup sounds like something you are interested in, let us know in the comments below! And if you want more details about outlines, check out The developer’s original blog post.
