Moto Tag finally gets precise UWB location tracking

Promised way back in June 2024, the Moto Tag location tracker is finally rolling out UWB support via a firmware update. That makes it the first tracker on Google’s Find Hub network to support ultra-wideband tracking, which is superior to Bluetooth since it uses distance and directional arrows to guide owners with compatible phones to their lost tags.

To update your Moto Tag you’ll need the 01.00.073.10-release of the Moto Tag app from the Play Store. You can then apply the 2.0.93 firmware with UWB support. You’ll also need a modern Android phone that supports UWB, which includes newer Galaxy and Pixel flagships.

We can’t blame Motorola for the delay here, since Google’s Find Hub location app (previously called Find My Device) only recently lit up with UWB support. Samsung’s network for its SmartTags has supported UWB since launch in 2020, while Apple’s network for AirTags has supported it since launch in 2021. 

My colleague Dom recently put Google’s location tracking network to the test, pitting a number of trackers, including the Moto Tag and Apple AirTag, against each other. It’s worth a read to understand the tradeoffs in privacy and precision.