Motorola is the latest to launch an AirTag rival
Tracking your stuff is with an Android device is easier with Motorola's new Moto Tags.
Motorola has had a pretty massive year on the smartphone front. Its Razr 50 Ultra is up there as my pick for phone of the year, and its Edge 50 family is huge.
So it's not a big surprise to see Motorola moving into the Bluetooth tracking space. The new Moto Tag uses Bluetooth Low Energy tech to let you track your stuff using any device running Android 9.0 and above.
It syncs in with the Google Find My Device ecosystem as well, so you can keep tabs of everything from your keys to your luggage.
It's a key move for Motorola to expand its branding across Australia, according Head of Motorola for Greater APAC, Kurt Bonnici:
"This has been a pivotal year for Motorola, we have established ourselves as a leader in market. Our extensive smartphone offering speaks for itself, we continuously put up only the finest tech, evident by the amount of awards we’ve received this year."
"Our focus remains on bringing value through our entire portfolio by innovating to solve customer pain points. The expansion of Motorola’s ecosystem and the release of moto tag is a testament to this, being compatible with any Android device, whether a Motorola phone or not."
You can expect up to one year of battery life, and the battery can be easily replaced. The tags are also rated IP67, so a bit of water won't destroy it, though you won't want to take it swimming.
Pricing and availability
The Moto Tags are available now, exclusively from Harvey Norman. You can pick up a single pack for $55, or a 4-pack for $179 (RRP), which makes it slightly more expensive than Apple's AirTags, and Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag2.
Nick Broughall
