How many Samsung SmartTags can connect to one Galaxy phone at once?

Discover how many Samsung SmartTags can be registered and connected simultaneously to a Galaxy phone using the SmartThings app, including performance considerations and troubleshooting tips.

You can register up to 200 Samsung SmartTags to the SmartThings app using a single Samsung Galaxy phone. However, simultaneous connection performance may vary due to wireless communication limitations and environmental factors such as network congestion or physical obstructions.

1. How many SmartTags can be registered to one phone?

Samsung allows you to register up to 200 SmartTags to the SmartThings app using a single Samsung Galaxy device. This limit applies across all compatible models, including the Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy A series.

2. Why might simultaneous connections be limited?

- SmartTags rely on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for communication, which has inherent limitations in handling multiple simultaneous connections efficiently.

- Dense wireless environments with many nearby devices can cause delays or reduced responsiveness when tracking multiple SmartTags at once.

- Physical barriers like walls or large objects can weaken the signal and affect the ability to locate or track SmartTags in real time.

3. What affects SmartTag connection performance?

1. Network congestion from other Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices nearby
2. Physical distance between the phone and SmartTags
3. Obstacles such as thick walls or metal objects blocking signals
4. Battery levels of the SmartTags (low battery may reduce signal strength)
5. SmartThings app version and firmware updates on both the phone and SmartTags

4. Supported Samsung Galaxy devices

The SmartThings app is compatible with most recent Samsung Galaxy smartphones, including:

Galaxy S24, Galaxy S25, Galaxy S26, Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy A series devices running Android 8.0 or later.

5. Additional things to check

If you experience delays or connectivity issues with multiple SmartTags:

1. Ensure your Galaxy phone's Bluetooth is enabled and functioning properly.
2. Update the SmartThings app to the latest version available on the Galaxy Store or Google Play Store.
3. Check for firmware updates for your SmartTags through the SmartThings app.
4. Reduce the number of active SmartTags in use to improve tracking speed and accuracy.
5. Restart your phone and reconnect the SmartTags to refresh the connection.

6. Related Samsung support topics

- How to find a lost Samsung SmartTag using the SmartThings app

- How to reset a Samsung SmartTag if it's not connecting

- How to update SmartTag firmware on Samsung Galaxy devices