In the beginning of the article (emphasis not mine)
The SmartTag 2 only works with Samsung phones running Android 9.0 and above. It not only requires SmartThings as a companion app, but the app has to be specifically installed on a Samsung phone. This already excludes more than half of Android’s worldwide users from ever using the tracker.
In the beginning of the article (emphasis not mine)
Sorry I worded that poorly, I’m doubting the article, not you
no problem my friend :)