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How to enable Google’s Find My Device network to track offline devices?

Check out what this highly anticipated feature has in store for you.

Google’s Find My Device network is finally getting a highly anticipated update. Back in 2023, Google announced expansion plans for its Find My Device network at its annual I/O conference. This included revamping the interface and adding new features like unknown tracker alerts and offline tracking. While the former was rolled out in August last year, the release of offline tracking tech was pushed due to Apple’s pending iOS 17.5 update. Recent reports suggest that Google is finally ready to push this update on Android devices. So, let’s take a quick look at how you can enable Google’s Find My Device network to track missing offline devices.

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How does offline tracking work?

As of now, Google’s Find My Device relies on your smartphone being connected to the internet to effectively track its location. But once the device goes offline, the Find My Device app displays its last recorded location instead of the live location. This changes with the new Find My Device being pushed by Google. One of the benefits of this feature is that it will allow you to track devices that lack internet connectivity as well. This includes your wireless earbuds and headphones.

So, how does offline tracking work? The answer is simple. Once your device goes offline, it emits Bluetooth signals to nearby Android devices, which report its location data to Google. Essentially, your lost device acts as a Bluetooth beacon and relies upon the smartphones near it to relay the information to Find My Device. When you enable offline tracking on Find My Device you are also opting to be a part of the network to find other lost devices.

Enable Google’s Find My Device for offline devices

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Security and privacy.

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Step 2: Tap on Security and privacy.

Step 3: Select Device finders.

Step 3: Select Device finders. track offline devices

Step 4: Tap on Find My Device.

Step 4: Tap on Find My Device. track offline devices

Step 5: Select Find your offline devices.

Step 5: Select Find your offline devices.

Step 6: Select With network in all areas.

Step 6: Select With network in all areas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I enable offline tracking in Find My Device?

On your Android smartphone, go to Settings>Security and privacy>Device finders>Find My Device>Find your offline devices and select ‘With network in all areas’.

How does Google’s Find My Device track offline devices?

Once a device goes offline, it emits Bluetooth signals which get picked up by nearby Android devices and relayed to Google’s Find My Device.

How do I track a missing device?

Launch the Find My Device on another device or visit its web portal on your PC and sign in using your Google Account. Now, you will be able to track the location of any device linked to that account.

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Conclusion

This is how you can enable Google’s Find My Device network to track missing offline devices. Using the new Find My Device network, you can track your lost or missing phone or any compatible Fast Pair accessories like headphones and wireless earbuds. If you want to enable unknown tracker alerts on your smartphone, this article shows you how to do it.

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Utkarsh Joshi
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Utkarsh is a seasoned writer who seeks to simplify complex concepts and bring the latest in technology to a broader audience. You can catch his exhaustive 'How to' guides, deep-dive feature articles, cutting edge news stories, and comprehensive tech reviews on Gadgetbridge.com. Apart from dabbling in all things tech, Utkarsh also enjoys watching club football, adding to his TBR pile of books, and making Spotify playlists. Automobile enthusiasts and motorheads can also catch his articles on Motorbridge.com.
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