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    Google's new feature helps you locate lost, stolen Android devices
    Pixel 8 smartphones will appear on the map even when powered off

    Google's new feature helps you locate lost, stolen Android devices

    By Mudit Dube
    Apr 09, 2024
    12:13 pm

    What's the story

    Google has officially launched its much-anticipated Find My Device network, a long-anticipated answer to Apple's Find My feature.

    The technology, first introduced at the I/O event last year, utilizes a crowdsourced system of over a billion Android devices to help you locate lost or stolen Android devices.

    Currently, the service is available to Android users in the US and Canada, with plans for a global rollout soon.

    App details

    Find My Device app: Features and functionality

    The Find My Device app, once installed, allows users to locate compatible Android phones and tablets.

    It works by detecting Bluetooth signals from nearby Android phones and tablets, pinpointing the location of the missing device.

    You can command your lost devices to ring and display their location on a map, even if they are offline.

    Notably, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones will appear on the map even when powered off or with a completely drained battery.

    Future plans

    Upcoming integration with Bluetooth tracker tags

    Google has also announced plans to integrate Bluetooth tracker tags from Chipolo and Pebblebee into the Find My Device app in May.

    This integration will enable users to track a variety of items such as car keys, purses, wallets, and potentially even pets.

    These forthcoming tags are being specifically designed for compatibility with the network.

    Google has disclosed that more trackers from Motorola and Eufy will be included later this year.

    Smart home integration

    Find My Device syncs with Nest smart home devices

    The Find My Device service also integrates with Nest smart home devices.

    If an item is misplaced within the house, the app will display its location relative to existing Nest devices, providing an "easy reference point" for retrieval.

    The feature also allows users to share an item's location with others so that friends and family can assist in tracking valuable possessions.

    Future software updates will enable Find My Device integration with a full range of headphones from JBL and Sony.

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