A new app called uTag lets you use Samsung SmartTags with any Android device. Here's how it works and how to get it.

One of the attractive devices is the Galaxy SmartTag, although its biggest downside is it’s a Samsung exclusive and only works with Galaxy phones. Until now, that is. As detailed by 9to5Google, there’s now an app available called uTag (universal tag) that expands support for all.

If you have a rooted Android phone, you can use an Xposed module instead of installing the patched SmartThings app. In case you are uncomfortable with the modded SmartThings APK approach, go through developer Kieron Quinn's Medium post to understand why it is required.

The free app works as a companion to Samsung SmartThings and adds new features like automatic scanning for unknown Tags.