What you need to know
- Galaxy SmartTag 3 may launch in September alongside the Galaxy S26 FE.
- Reliable tipster Roland Quandt leaked the release window on Bluesky, though actual hardware specs and design details remain completely under wraps.
- SmartTag 2 is due for an upgrade, with its Bluetooth 5.3 hardware and SmartThings Find network now trailing Apple's Find My ecosystem.
Samsung might finally be preparing to refresh one of its most forgotten Galaxy accessories. The Galaxy SmartTag 3 could be released as early as September, according to a new leak, finally ending a wait of nearly three years since the SmartTag 2 arrived in 2023.
The rumor comes from well-known leaker Roland Quandt, who shared on Bluesky that the SmartTag 3 is coming soon with the Galaxy S26 FE. If that timeline holds up, Samsung would likely announce both devices together at its expected September launch event for the Fan Edition phone. That’s all we know so far. The design and hardware of the tracker are still a mystery.
Even with so few details, there's plenty of room for Samsung to improve its item tracker. The existing SmartTag 2 still runs on Bluetooth 5.3 and is only compatible with Samsung’s own SmartThings Find ecosystem. That network has expanded over the years but still lags behind Apple’s Find My network in the sheer number of devices helping to find lost items.
A third-generation SmartTag could be the right time for Samsung to modernize the experience. An upgrade to a newer Bluetooth standard seems like an obvious step, and there are hopes the company could also expand the reach and effectiveness of SmartThings Find. Smarter crowdsourced tracking could help the SmartTag line become more competitive against the leading Bluetooth trackers like Apple’s AirTag and Google’s Find Hub-compatible trackers.
But for now, it's all based on a single leak, and Samsung has not confirmed the product exists. If the report is on the money, September may bring not only another Fan Edition phone but also Samsung’s first new Bluetooth tracker in years. The big question is whether the SmartTag 3 will simply play catch-up or give Galaxy users a compelling reason to stay in Samsung’s ecosystem.
Android Central's Take
If this rumor is true, Samsung has a real chance to make the SmartTag lineup relevant. A spec bump alone won’t cut it in 2026, especially when rivals have been busy improving their tracking networks and user experience for the last few years. I’d like to see Samsung spend more time making SmartThings Find actually reliable when it matters. A tracker is only as good as the network behind it.
