This article is related to the Bluestein SlimTag Buddy and Google's Find My Device app.
The Bluestein SlimTag Buddy can be disabled to stop it from sharing its location. It will no longer report to Google's Find My Device network and the owner can no longer get updates on its current location.
If you receive a message on your Android device that a Bluestein SlimTag Buddy has been detected near you and you are not familiar with this device, you can make this Bluestein SlimTag Buddy ring through the system notification that you have received. After locating the item, use the steps described below to disable it. The owner will no longer receive updates on the location of this Bluestein SlimTag Buddy and it will no longer trigger unknown tracker alerts.
How to disable the Bluestein SlimTag Buddy:
- Locate the button on the front corner of the Bluestein SlimTag Buddy.
- Press the device button 5 times in 2 seconds quickly.
- When the device is disabled, you will hear a confirmation sound.
How to re-enable the Bluestein SlimTag Buddy:
- Locate the button on the front corner of the Bluestein SlimTag Buddy.
- Long press the button to re-enable it.
- When the device is re-enabled, you will hear a confirmation sound.
How to put the SlimTag Buddy into identify mode/Learn more:
- Locate the button on the front corner of the Bluestein SlimTag Buddy.
- Quickly press the button six times within two seconds.
- Six confirmation beeps will sound and the light will blink six times.