More than 40 exhibiting companies with technological solutions for the transformation of tourist destinations.
14.12.2023 - 15:15 / cntraveler.com
I think we all can agree: traveling is stressful. While I consider myself a frequent flier, finding my way to an airport on average two-to-three times each month, my biggest fear has been (and always will be) losing my luggage.
Luckily, it’s only happened maybe twice in my nearly decade of consistent travels, and if it’s happened to you as well, then you know it’s not a pleasant experience. You’re exhausted from your flight, and now you have to spend additional time filling out paperwork in hopes that the airline can successfully track down your rogue suitcase. Thankfully technology is ever-evolving, and we’ve entered the age of mobile tags. Samsung recently unveiled its latest model, the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2, and I decided to take it for a trial run.
The Galaxy SmartTag2 is a compact gadget that can easily be stored in a suitcase, backpack, or even attached to smaller items like a fanny pack or tiny purse, thanks to the keyring feature on the interchangeable covers. It is currently only compatible with Samsung Galaxy Smartphones loaded with the SmartThings Find app and retails for $30.
A few weeks ago, I was off for an adventure to Barcelona to test-drive Volvo’s newest and smallest EV, the EX30. My home base is Charlotte’s airport and I had a layover in Philadelphia before reaching my final destination at BCN. Layovers, of course, can be tricky. Your checked luggage or bag is essentially passed through multiple hands and planes before you’re reunited. And, if your original flight is even slightly off schedule, you can run the risk of it not making it onto your subsequent flights, too.
In addition to the worry about my suitcase making it all the way to Barcelona, there was also the fact that I was carrying a backpack, too. Holding my laptop and other important gadgets, I had to be extra careful not to set it down and forget it during my nearly 10 hours of total travel time. All of this ran through my mind, so I decided to drop one Galaxy SmartTag2 in my suitcase and one in my backpack, just to be safe.
Weight: 1.13 oz.
Dimensions: 1.13" x 2.06" x 0.31"
Compatible with: Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra
Over the course of my five days in Spain, I frequently monitored the various location features of the tag. To give myself a more well-rounded view of how this tag held up, I also brought along my iPhone and an Apple AirTag (in my suitcase only) to compare the two.
One of the main things I loved about the SmartTag2 was the mapped-out location history. With just the click of a button in the SmartThings Find app, I could see each and every stop my items had made on any given day—not only listed out with exact addresses and coordinates but also pinpointed on a map. Additionally,
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