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Google Pixel Tag Launched In India As Apple AirTag Competitor; Priced At ₹3,799

Google has launched the Pixel Tag in India, marking the company's first Bluetooth tracker and a direct rival to Apple's AirTag. The pebble-shaped tracker uses Bluetooth Channel Sounding and Ultra-Wideband connectivity for precision finding, works through the Find Hub network with directional guidance, and supports fast pairing with Pixel devices. It carries a user-replaceable coin cell battery…

Google has introduced its first Bluetooth tracker, the Pixel Tag, into the Indian market, positioning it as a direct competitor to Apple's AirTag. The tiny, pebble-shaped tracker utilizes Bluetooth Channel Sounding and Ultra-Wideband technology for accurate location tracking. Users can rely on the Find Hub network for directional guidance, and the device pairs quickly with Pixel devices, featuring a user-removable coin cell battery and an IP67 water and dust resistance rating.

In India, the Pixel Tag is available for Rs. 3,799 per unit or Rs. 12,900 for a pack of four, and will be sold online through the Google Store starting in November. Notably, the tracker sports a Fog colour scheme and houses an accelerometer, a polycarbonate and metal body, and measures approximately 11.8 grams.

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