Years after Apple released AirTag, Android got its first true alternative with the Moto Tag. At launch, the tracker missed out on Ultra Wideband support, meaning you could not take advantage of precision finding to get pinpoint directions to find the tagged lost items. Then, in June, Motorola finally released an update to enable the feature, though it was a limited release. Now, two months later, the company is pushing the feature out widely with a new app update and firmware.
Android Police founder Artem Russakovskii posted on X that Motorola is widely rolling out a new version of the Moto Tag app (01.00.073.14-Release) alongside a new firmware (v2.0.104). This is a newer version than the one Motorola pushed back in June.
After installing the latest Moto Tag build from the Play Store, you’ll be prompted to update the tracker’s firmware the next time you open it. Motorola’s release notes also mention two enhancements with the new 0.49MB firmware: UWB update and Battery monitoring improvements.
If you have multiple trackers, you’ll have to update each individually. Once installed, you can use the Find nearby option in the Find Hub app to trigger UWB finding. As part of the process, you must hold your phone upright and then follow the Material You arrow to find the tagged item.
Since the feature uses Ultra Wideband, you’ll get a fairly accurate estimate of your distance from the tracker. Remember that the Find nearby option will only work when you are within a few feet of the tracker.
With UWB support, Moto Tag finally lives up to its promise of being an AirTag alternative in the Android ecosystem, though it took almost a year after its launch to reach this stage.
More Find Hub improvements are on the way
Google is working on more Find Hub improvements that will launch later this year. These include satellite connectivity integration and the option to share your Bluetooth tag’s location with some popular airlines.
Apple has already partnered with major airlines worldwide to offer this functionality with the AirTag, and Google’s move should ensure that Android users no longer feel left out.
- Brand
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MOTOROLA
- Material
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PLASTIC
- Connectivity
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BLUETOOTH, UWB
- Battery
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UP TO 1 YEAR, USER-REPLACEABLE CR2032
Designed with Google’s Find My Device network in mind, Motorola’s Moto Tag is capable of keeping an eye on your valuables, finding your missing phone, and even snapping a photo remotely, all with support for UWB and Bluetooth.
