Google’s Find My Device network expands with Bluetooth scanning.
Have you recently received an email from Google telling about Find My Device network? You’re not alone because many did.
The email announces the deployment of the feature to Android devices. It’s basically the same as the Find My Device on your phone under the Settings menu. That’s the default and what it does is help you locate your phone online.
However, that method depends on Wi-Fi or mobile data and GPS tracking, and that’s not reliable in some cases. This is why Google expanded it to let users find their devices via other means.
So, how does it work? The Find My Device network lets you find your device via Bluetooth scanning. After Bluetooth scans and detects nearby devices, their locations will be sent securely. The locations are estimated based on where they’ve been detected.
Owners of Android devices will get a notification when the feature is turned on in three days. But until then, you can opt out of the network by navigating through Find My Device on the web.
If you choose to use the service, you need compatible Bluetooth trackers. These items will respond to Bluetooth scanning. Thus, your phone should have a built-in tracker or an attachable one to use the network.
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