How to use the new Find My Device service on Android?

Discover the features of the new Find My Device on Android and how it can help you locate your lost devices and other everyday objects.

The new features of Find My Device

Locate offline devices

With the new Find My Device, you can easily locate your compatible Android phone and tablet by making them ring or viewing their location on a map within the app, even if they are offline. Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners will also benefit from the ability to find their devices even if they are turned off or out of battery.

Features:

Offline location
Ability to locate even when the device is turned off

Tracking everyday objects with Bluetooth tags

Starting in May, you will be able to locate everyday objects like your keys, wallet, or luggage with Bluetooth tracking tags from Chipolo and Pebblebee in the Find My Device app.

These tags, specially designed for the Find My Device network, will be compatible with unknown tracking alerts on Android and iOS to protect you against unwanted tracking.

Features:

Tracking everyday objects
Compatibility with unknown tracking alerts

Find nearby objects

Sometimes, what we’re looking for is right under our nose.

If you are near your lost device but need a little help finding it, a "Find Nearby" button will appear to help you locate exactly where it is hiding. You can also use this feature to find everyday objects like your wallet or keys when Bluetooth tags are available in May.

Features:

Locating nearby objects
Assistance for precise location

Locate devices at home with Nest

We often lose everyday objects like our keys or phone right at home.

The Find My Device app now displays the proximity of a lost device with your Nest devices at home, giving you an easy reference point.

Features:

Integration with Nest devices
Precise location of devices at home

Share accessories with friends and family

Share an accessory so everyone can keep an eye on it in the app.

For example, share your house keys with your roommate, the TV remote with a friend, or your luggage with a travel companion so you can easily act together if something goes missing.

Features:

Sharing accessories
Collaborative monitoring

It appears that the new Find My Device is secure by default and designed to respect your privacy. Multi-layer protections integrated into the Find My Device network guarantee your security and the confidentiality of your personal information, while giving you control over connected devices. This includes end-to-end encryption of location data and aggregated location reporting of devices, a unique security feature that offers added protection against unwanted tracking.

The new Find My Device is compatible with devices running Android 9+. Check the list of compatible devices with Find My Device and discover all the ways the Find My Device network can help you recover a lost device or misplaced object. Stay tuned for upcoming software updates for JBL, Sony, and others, who will soon join the Find My Device network.