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Dunelm's 'hotel quality' £8 pillows hailed as 'best ever bought' by shoppers
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Samsung's £35 gadget that helps you find lost items now £11
Samsung's £35 gadget that helps you find lost items now £11 "So handy to be able to locate your car keys when you're off to work in the morning" The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Bluetooth Tracker is now £11.90 down from its original price of £34.99 (Image: Amazon ) No one enjoys the panic that ensues when something crucial - like car keys, a passport or a wallet - goes missing. However, with Bluetooth tracking technology, it's now simpler than ever to avoid that sinking feeling and keep track of belongings at all times. Smart tags for possessions are gaining popularity, and many view them as a necessity. They can be expensive, and some are more reliable than others, so it's vital for purchasers to ensure they're making the right choice. Amazon has slashed the price of the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 Bluetooth Tracker to £11.90 from its original £34.99. READ MORE: Shark 'easy to use' vacuum has 40% off for a limited-time only on Amazon LATEST: Amazon's £48 drink trolley hailed as 'most beautiful addition' to home now £30 The Bluetooth tracker is available in black and can be attached to anything from keys to suitcases, bicycles and even cars if necessary. It boasts GPS features, and all customers need to do is register their tag to their smartphone and activate the 'search nearby' feature. If that doesn't yield results, they can use the 'ring your tag' function, which will cause the tracker to emit an audible signal so users can locate it. The tag also boasts an extended battery life - up to 500 days - and is IP67 dust and water resistant, ensuring customers don't have to fret about it failing outdoors in damp conditions, reports the Express. If the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag doesn't tick all the boxes, there are other options available. For instance, the Apple AirTag, priced at £29 from Argos, can be attached to keys, backpacks, luggage or wallets and can guide customers to their lost items. Another alternative is the Motorola Moto Tag Bluetooth Item Finder, available for £29.99 from John Lewis, which can be attached to personal belongings and, when paired with an Android phone, can locate anything with pinpoint accuracy. The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag has received a high rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon. One customer commented: "So handy to be able to locate your car keys when you're off to work in the morning. Certainly a useful gadget and has saved me so much time." Another user wrote: "Works great, easy to set up, connects to smart things, it's light, good size and accurate. Works by picking up signal from nearby/passing Samsung phones and pings from that location so you know where it was last, not necessarily where it is. "I'm really impressed with this tracker, it was simple to set up and worked reliably in showing my motorcycle's location on a recent two week trip around Europe. Great value for money and so many potential applications!" another customer praised. However, some users expressed disappointment with the tracker. One said: "Lack of features in some sense, would be useful to have notifications if the tag moved when you're not nearby it. Article continues below "It won't show my home address and insists that my keys are in my neighbour's house. It also said I was in a nearby town when I was on the motorway," another user reported.
