Google’s Pixel Tag, on sale from 10 November 2026 for $29.99, uses Find Hub on Android to help locate everyday items.
Nearby searches show distance and direction; a distant tag appears on a map after another Android device detects it.
The article also covers the scale behind that feature: Google’s network includes more than one billion Android devices.
How does detection work?
When the object is near you, the app shows you the distance and direction it is in. The device has a built-in speaker that can play sound at three volume levels, with a maximum power of about 80 decibels. If you have lost your phone, you can double-press the button on the Pixel Tag to make the phone start ringing.
If your item is far away, Google leverages a network of more than a billion Android devices worldwide. Once one of those devices detects your Pixel Tag’s signal, its location appears on a map in Find Hub. Plus, in Lost Mode, you can set your email, phone number, and a short message to be displayed to anyone who finds your item. Once your item is back in range of your phone, the app automatically marks it as found.
Common use and technical characteristics
You can share the location of a Pixel Tag with up to 10 people via the app. The device has an oblong shape, comes in silver and soft green, and is made of stainless steel. It is dust and water resistant, withstanding a depth of one meter for up to 30 minutes.
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The Pixel Tag runs on a replaceable CR2032 battery that lasts up to a year. It connects to devices running Android 9 or later. It retails for $29,99, with a four-pack available for $99,99. Bellroy is also releasing cases in a variety of colors and designs, which will also be available through the Google Store.
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