Airtag vs SmartTag 2 - I CHASED My Friend With Both - Who Wins?

Alex Gillon
23 Nov 202311:07

Summary

TLDRIn this video, the host tests Samsung's Galaxy Smart Tag 2 against Apple's AirTag in a real-world scenario. His friend GB, driving a yellow Porsche, tries to evade him in Bristol, while he tracks using both devices. The Galaxy Smart Tag 2 struggles to update, requiring a Samsung phone with the SmartThings app in Bluetooth range, while the Apple AirTag performs more reliably. Despite the challenges, they eventually locate GB using the Apple AirTag. The video highlights the limitations of the Galaxy Smart Tag 2 compared to the Apple AirTag.

Takeaways

  • 🔍 The video is a comparison test between Samsung's Galaxy Smart Tag 2 and Apple's Air Tag, focusing on their tracking capabilities.
  • 🏁 The test involves a friend (GB) driving away in a yellow Porsche, with the tracking team attempting to locate him using the tags.
  • ⏱️ The tracking team gives GB a 10-minute head start before beginning their pursuit in Bristol, UK.
  • 📍 The trackers initially rely on the Galaxy Smart Tag 2, but also have the Apple Air Tag as a backup plan.
  • 📱 The Samsung Smart Tag requires a Samsung phone with the SmartThings app installed to function, which may limit its tracking range due to fewer users.
  • 📊 The Apple Air Tag uses the Find My app and seems to update more frequently, providing more recent location data.
  • 🚶‍♂️ The trackers decide to abandon their car and continue on foot to increase their chances of a successful tracking.
  • 🏙️ The city center of Bristol is chosen as the location for the test due to its densely populated areas, making it more challenging to track.
  • 🕒 The Samsung Smart Tag struggles to provide updates, with the last known location being from the Ikea car park 23 minutes prior.
  • 📲 The Apple Air Tag proves to be more reliable, with more frequent pings and ultimately leading the trackers to GB's location.
  • 🏁 In conclusion, the Apple Air Tag outperforms the Galaxy Smart Tag 2 in this test, with the latter only providing one useful update during the entire chase.

Q & A

  • What is the purpose of the video?

    -The purpose of the video is to test the effectiveness of Samsung's Galaxy Smart Tag 2 against Apple's Air Tag in tracking a friend who is trying to evade them.

  • What is the name of the Samsung product being tested?

    -The Samsung product being tested is called the Galaxy Smart Tag 2.

  • What is the method used to give the friend a head start?

    -The friend is given a 10-minute head start to get a lead before the tracking begins.

  • Where is the initial location of the chase?

    -The initial location of the chase is in the middle of Bristol, specifically in the Ikea car park.

  • What is the limitation of the Galaxy Smart Tag 2 mentioned in the script?

    -The limitation of the Galaxy Smart Tag 2 is that it needs to be within Bluetooth range of a Samsung phone with the SmartThings app installed to track.

  • How does the Apple Air Tag work in comparison to the Galaxy Smart Tag 2?

    -The Apple Air Tag works similarly to the Galaxy Smart Tag 2 in that it needs to be within Bluetooth range of an iPhone to be tracked.

  • What is the strategy for tracking the friend?

    -The strategy is to primarily use the Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag 2 for tracking, but if it fails to provide a location, they will switch to the Apple Air Tag as a backup.

  • What is the issue with the Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag 2 during the chase?

    -The issue with the Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag 2 is that it only updates the location infrequently, making it difficult to follow the friend in real-time.

  • How does the Apple Air Tag perform in comparison to the Galaxy Smart Tag 2 during the chase?

    -The Apple Air Tag performs better as it provides more frequent updates and ultimately helps in locating the friend.

  • What is the final outcome of the chase?

    -The final outcome is that the Apple Air Tag successfully leads them to the friend's location, while the Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag 2 fails to provide timely updates.

  • What is the conclusion about the effectiveness of the Galaxy Smart Tag 2 and Apple Air Tag?

    -The conclusion is that the Apple Air Tag seems to be more effective in tracking, while the Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag 2 needs improvements in its tracking frequency and possibly broadening its tracking requirements.

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