Google Pixel Tag arrives as 'AirTag' for Android users

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Google has officially introduced a tracking device to rival Apple’s AirTag, the Google Pixel Tag, which is promised to offer strong compatibility with Android devices.

The Google Pixel Tag, unveiled at the Made By Google event, features an elongated pill-shaped design, bearing a closer resemblance to Samsung’s SmartTag 2.

According to Engadget on Wednesday (12/8), the Pixel Tag is quite compact, measuring 1.8 inches (4.5 centimetres) in height and 0.2 inches (0.5 centimetres) in thickness.

However, the precise distance measurement capability between two devices, known as Bluetooth Channel Sounding, only works with Android 16 or newer operating systems, and the device must support Bluetooth 6.0 specifications.

Additionally, for more precise tracking functions, including distance and direction, the Google Pixel Tag is equipped with Ultra Wideband technology.

In terms of durability, Google has given the Pixel Tag an IP67 rating, ensuring the device is resistant to dust and water splashes.

The technology company also claims that the Pixel Tag remains fully functional after being submerged for 30 minutes at a depth of one metre.

For those interested, the Pixel Tag is priced at US$29 (approximately Rp518,000), with the earliest shipping scheduled for 20 August 2026.

A four-pack option is also available for US$99 (approximately Rp1.7 million), making it easier for users who wish to track multiple items such as pets or children at once.