Rita El Khoury / Android Authority
TL;DR Evidence from Hyper OS suggests Xiaomi is developing its first item tracker, the Xiaomi Tag.
The Xiaomi Tag will likely use a CR2032 battery and may come in two versions, including one with Ultra-Wideband (UWB).
A global launch is not yet confirmed, but if it pans out, it could potentially democratize Bluetooth trackers and significantly boost Android’s Find Hub network.
We’ve seen a handful of Android-compatible Bluetooth trackers released over the years, but the market is largely untapped, if Apple’s success with AirTags is any indication. Motorola recently announced its Moto Tag 2 tracker, but there’s still plenty of space in the market for other Android brands to launch their offerings. It seems Xiaomi has decided to finally enter this space, as a new leak shows off the upcoming Xiaomi Tag.
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Trusted leaker Kacper Skrzypek has shared on X that Xiaomi is working on its own item tracker, called Xiaomi Tag, based on translated files within Hyper OS.
As the leaker mentions, the Xiaomi Tag could come in two variants: one with UWB and one without. The tracker will be powered by a CR2032 coin battery, indicating the battery is most likely user-replaceable. The Xiaomi Tag is said to be set for release in China for now, but the evidence isn’t conclusive yet, so we’re crossing our fingers for a wider global release.
Kacper also shared with Android Authority several strings that highlight how the Xiaomi Tag would work:
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