Google Rolls Out Upgraded Find My Device Network (Photo by BoliviaInteligente on Unsplash)
Google has finally launched its upgraded Find My Device network. With Find My Device’s crowdsourced network of more than a billion Android devices, users will be able to find their misplaced Android devices and everyday items. For now, Google is rolling out this service, the equivalent of Apple”s popular “Find My” feature, to the US and Canada only.
According to Google, users will be able to locate their compatible Android phone and tablet by ringing them or viewing their location on a map with the help of the Find My Device network, even when they are offline. It is worth mentioning that Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro users will be able to find their devices if they are powered off or the battery is dead.
In a blog post explaining how the Find My Device ecosystem works, Google mentioned that they are integrating Bluetooth tracker tags from Chipolo and Pebblebee in the Find My Device app. Thus, Android users can also locate everyday items like keys, wallets, or luggage. The tech giant also said that users can expect to see compatible tags from Motorola, Jio, and Eufy later this year.
“If you”re close to your lost device but need a little extra help tracking it down, a “Find nearby” button will appear to help you figure out exactly where it’s hiding,” added Google in the blog post on April 8. Notably, the network also integrates with Nest smart home gadgets.
The Alphabet-owned search giant also noted that the Find My Device network, which works with devices running Android 9+, is secure by default and private by design. The company also claims that the multi-layered protections built into the Find My Device network help keep users safe and their personal information private.
