Smartag

[Maz0707]

As the title suggests my smarttag is running out of battery every week. Even the batteries don't even have a charge. I've tried multiple diffrent brands but they all seem to die in a week I'm wondering if I've got a defective St what somehow is draining massive amounts of power

[GoanGeek]

Use duracell if possible, expensive but work better.

Also if you keep checking the tag it will drain battery as well.

[Maz0707]

I used duracel and the only diffrence was that it lasted 2weeks instead of 1
I only check the location every few daysm

[GoanGeek]

Make sure smartthings and smarthings find is updated and in proper sync with the tag. Check when you are home.

[Obsydian]

Are you referring to GEN 1 or GEN2 tags ?

For sure use decent Duracell, 2 weeks is very bad and not normal.

[Maz0707]

Gen1 so oldish

[Obsydian]

Nah no-one are that old, I have two and battery lasts a good few months with minimal use

[Maz0707]

I thought it might be due to the cold weather but it's only around 7c but would that drain the battery aswell

[Obsydian]

Mine stays in the car, quite cold, temperature impact shouldn't be more than negligible

[Maz0707]

I might just have a defective one then I'll have to buy a new one at some point