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Motorola Moto Tag Bluetooth Tracker: 4 Pack $164, 1 Pack $45 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store) @ Harvey Norman

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Motorola Moto Tag Bluetooth Tracker: 4 Pack $164, 1 Pack $45 + Delivery ($0 C&C/in-Store) @ Harvey Norman
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E5TOQUE on 30/12/2024 - 17:07 harveynorman.com.au (648 clicks)
Last edited 30/12/2024 - 17:11 by 1 other user

Google launched their competitor to Apples Find My network earlier this year.
3rd party tags have finally started being launched in Australia.

Motorolla's Moto Tag is considered to be the current best offering in the Google/Android ecosystem for a few reasons:

  • UWB ready (Ultra Wide Band), when Google finally launch support for UWB over the coming months. All the other trackers currently launched don't have the UWB hardware in them.
  • Supports Apple Airtag accessories/cases, etc due to the same dimensions
  • IP67 Water Protection
  • Replaceable batteries (CR2032)
  • Bluetooth 5.4 with Bluetooth Low Energy Range of up to 100m

See more info here:
https://www.motorola.com.au/accessories-moto-tag/p

Moto Tag 1 Pack

RRP = $55, currently $45 (Save $10)
* Starlight Blue: https://www.harveynorman.com.au/motorola-moto-tag-1-pack-blu…
* Jade Green: https://www.harveynorman.com.au/motorola-moto-tag-1-pack-blu…

Moto Tag 4 Pack (x2 Blue, x2 Green)

RRP = $179, currently $164 (Save $15)
* Link: https://www.harveynorman.com.au/motorola-moto-tag-4-pack-blu…

Top tip:

It's worth noting that by default Google's find my settings on android devices are very restrictive, where it will only work in high traffic area's. It is recommended you change your settings to 'With network in all areas' under the 'Find your office device' settings option on all Android devices. The more android users that do this, the more accurate the Google find my device network will function. You can see further discussion here: https://9to5google.com/2024/06/26/google-find-my-device-work…

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Comments

  • RichardL on 30/12/2024 - 17:12
    +5

    Motorola official site links to Harvey Norman…hopefully not exclusive to Harvey Norman…

    Apparently the same size as Apple AirTags so can use the same accessories (Source)

    • E5TOQUE on 30/12/2024 - 17:15
      +1

      Suspect they are. Quick Google Shopping search only pulls up Harvey Norman and Domayne as options to buy it.

      The prices are comparable to Apple's Airtags, but they don't have IP67 protection that the Moto Tags have.

    • thesab on 30/12/2024 - 17:30
      +1

      I confirmed they are exactly the same size over Christmas, got a 4 pack of airtag keychain holders from amazon for airtag and motorola tag gifts

  • Feeblely on 30/12/2024 - 17:32

    Hows this compared to samsung tags?

    • gimme on 31/12/2024 - 08:32

      The samsung is better in terms of app and showing history but I'm not sure about coverage

  • Snoovey on 30/12/2024 - 17:38

    My understanding is that Google's implementation is currently crippled by the security settings that are standardised on all phones that are default set.
    I wouldn't buy one right now. Maybe they will work it out. Hopefully

    • E5TOQUE on 30/12/2024 - 18:11
      +1

      See the OP notes under 'Top Tip'

      • CyberMurning on 30/12/2024 - 18:56

        Will that help us the samsung phone and samsung tag users? Or we are halping them only? (By enabling that on my samsung phone)

        • E5TOQUE on 30/12/2024 - 19:26
          +3

          My understanding is that it helps all android users regardless of brand.

          • besttechadvisor on 30/12/2024 - 22:08
            +1

            @E5TOQUE: It helps locate devices on the Google Find My Device Network, not device on the Galaxy Smart Things Network.

            Galaxy phones are on both networks, but Galaxy Smart Tags are only on the latter.

    • Skarpi TT on 30/12/2024 - 22:12

      The current settings wouldn't have a massive impact on searching for a lost item. Google wouldn't identify a missing device in a remote area unless 2 or more devices detects it.

      Google find my ecosystem is massive, so at most you'll be delayed a bit before you get a crowd sourced location update.

  • CyberMurning on 30/12/2024 - 17:42
    +2

    The other big advantage is any androids will report the location of this moto
    (Samsung tag only can be seen by Samsung phones)
    Someone told me that

    • Snoovey on 30/12/2024 - 18:01
      +1

      Not true. Android phones will not report unless they have explicitly chosen to participate

      • CyberMurning on 30/12/2024 - 18:54

        Oh yeah i was talking about the brand, samsung tag is samsung, but moto is any android (that choose to)

      • R3XNebular on 30/12/2024 - 20:24

        Yea supposedly Samsung is default Opt in, so therefore better network then Moto Tags..

      • Skarpi TT on 30/12/2024 - 22:24
        +2

        Not true. Android phones WILL REPORT by default. You opt-in to the network when you setup a new device unless you specifically choose not to.

        However what you opt-in by dedualt default is "aggregated location reporting". That means that 2 or more devices m need to "locate" your lost device for it to show up in your map. Just one device reporting isn't enough.

    • CookieJacker31 on 30/12/2024 - 18:26
      +1

      Samsung's network is better for now because Samsung isn't paranoid about privacy and stalking so reports trackers when Android won't. If Google gets it together the Android network will win out in the long run.

      Moto is a good tag, Android isn't a good network.

      • Snoovey on 30/12/2024 - 19:28
        -5

        Moto is just a fraction of the network. So NO.

        • CookieJacker31 on 30/12/2024 - 21:53

          Moto tag work with any newish Android using Find My Device, even sansung mobiles. In theory it should be good, in practice Google hasn't got working well.

          • Snoovey on 31/12/2024 - 01:40

            @CookieJacker31: Why neg my comment? It essentially says the same

            • oooooooo ahhhhhhh on 31/12/2024 - 22:03

              @Snoovey: Because Moto being a fraction of the network doesn't matter as they use the Android find my device network

  • Grannypocket on 30/12/2024 - 19:03

    Is this the real Motorola?

    • McFly on 30/12/2024 - 19:12

      What's the fake one?

      • 0 0 0 on 30/12/2024 - 19:34
        +1

        Lenovo

        • Azro on 30/12/2024 - 19:42

          Lenovo is actually ex IBM PC.

          • 0 0 0 on 30/12/2024 - 21:42
            +3

            @Azro: Motorola is owned by Lenovo Group Limited, a Chinese multinational technology company. Lenovo acquired the Motorola Mobility division from Google in 2014.2 Jan 2024

          • GeneralKeen on 30/12/2024 - 21:43
            -4

            @Azro: According to ChatGPT

            Lenovo's acquisitions of IBM's PC division in 2005 and Motorola Mobility in 2014 marked significant milestones in China's emergence as a global technology powerhouse, showcasing the country’s ability to integrate Western innovation into its business strategy. The IBM deal allowed Lenovo, a Chinese company, to establish a strong foothold in the U.S. and other Western markets, while inheriting the iconic ThinkPad brand, a symbol of American corporate reliability. Similarly, the Motorola acquisition from Google not only provided Lenovo access to U.S.-based smartphone expertise and a stronger presence in the North American market but also demonstrated China's increasing role in shaping the global technology landscape, despite ongoing competition and geopolitical tensions between the two nations.

            • 0jay on 30/12/2024 - 23:16
              +6

              @GeneralKeen: according to chatgpt it's a good idea to mix glue into your shredded cheese to prevent the topping from separating from your pizza base

        • hopper on 30/12/2024 - 19:57
          +1

          It was google before lenovo

        • McFly on 30/12/2024 - 20:08

          No, Lenovo is the real one.

  • yamumma on 31/12/2024 - 00:29

    Is there any tech in these tags that justifies the price? Surely it's only a matter of time before we can buy them for a few dollars each direct from China?

    • trishmapow on 31/12/2024 - 00:50

      You can get Airtag clones from Aliexpress for a few bucks each already, so I imagine Samsung and Google clones will pop up eventually. They don't have the UWB chip though for precise location - this is probably the expensive part, Bluetooth microcontrollers are cheap as chips.

      • yamumma on 31/12/2024 - 02:42

        I don't own any apple devices that aren't museum pieces at this point. I am curious if the clones are as good as the originals though. Will do some more research.

      • ttfb on 01/01/2025 - 06:01

        Will these aliexpress airtags work with an Android phone? Keen to see a suggestion if you've had success with one in the past.

    • xmail on 31/12/2024 - 08:01
      +1

      I have a feeling they need a vendor ID or something registered with Google to actually participate in the network. Otherwise we'd have clones already

      • askvictor on 31/12/2024 - 10:32
        +1

        It is possible to make a 'DIY' airtag https://github.com/seemoo-lab/openhaystack . Not sure if Google has more restrictions in theirs though.

        • 0 0 0 on 31/12/2024 - 10:38

          Wow thanks for sharing. Theoretically any BLE device can become an airtag. They support ESP32 which is cheap and extensible to other applications as well.

        • trishmapow on 31/12/2024 - 16:25

          Samsung and Google are more complex, I haven't seen any repos that implement them.

          • askvictor on 31/12/2024 - 18:35

            @trishmapow: Here's on that does Samsung (at least can clone a tag; not sure if it can create a new one): https://github.com/MatthewKuKanich/FindMyFlipper

            • trishmapow on 31/12/2024 - 19:09

              @askvictor: Yeah that's only cloning, which is pretty trivial for any network. Apple's one is easy because it accepts any random public key that's broadcasted but I guess these other networks have some kind of registration process.

  • spaceflight on 31/12/2024 - 10:31

    All the other trackers currently launched don't have the UWB hardware in them.

    All the other trackers?
    How about the Samsung tags that have UWB

    Supports Apple Airtag accessories/cases, etc due to the same dimensions

    So you need to buy one of these tags plus a case so you can put it on your keys.

    Or you can buy a Samsung one which doesn't need a case because it has a keyring hole already.

    • E5TOQUE on 31/12/2024 - 15:25
      +1

      Samsung tags, like Apples, are locked to those respective brands ecosystems.

      Moto Tags are using Googles new Find My Device network and work across any Android device. Brand agnostic.

      • spaceflight on 31/12/2024 - 17:49
        -1

        Yes that's correct.

        But it still isn't true that

        All the other trackers currently launched don't have the UWB hardware in them.

    • oooooooo ahhhhhhh on 31/12/2024 - 22:06
      -1

      That statement about UWB not being available on other trackers is correct, it's referring specifically to the trackers on the Google/Android ecosystem

      • spaceflight on 01/01/2025 - 09:50
        -1

        Oh that's right, Samsung isn't part of the Google/Android ecosystem, they use Samdroid not anything to do with Google or Android…

        The statement is wrong. Samsung has a UWB tracker and Samsung is part of the Google/Android ecosystem.

        The Moto tracker is the only tablet with UWB in the Google Find My Device network, not the Google/Android ecosystem.

        • oooooooo ahhhhhhh on 02/01/2025 - 14:42
          -1

          Samsung uses Android. Samsung trackers do not use the Android find my device system

  • Series4Episode10 on 01/01/2025 - 11:06

    Anyone confirm how loud these are? … purchased some tags about 6yrs ago, forget the brand etc and they were pathetically quiet, under a cushion, no chance of hearing them! good to see the bats are replaceable, the ones I had weren't.

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