Google finally lets you track your Android smartphone even when it’s turned off: Here’s how

Google knows that people have many devices, one or two, and it can be difficult to keep track of them. That’s why we’ve released a new version of Find My Device that supports tracking your phone when the device is turned off or even when it’s turned off. If your mobile phone battery is dead.

More importantly, Android users with other devices will also be able to see which items, such as keys or luggage, are paired with their Bluetooth tracker and can even find them in their rooms. These changes will be coming to Android in the coming weeks, with some changes coming sooner. If you have his Android phone with version 9 or later, the new “Find my device” network will work. Google is currently offering this feature for people in the US and Canada, but plans to add more in the future.

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Helps find offline phone

Find My Device (FMD) can now take advantage of available technology to track devices such as Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models. Thanks to special Pixel hardware, you can find these phones even when they’re turned off or have a dead battery. We hope this technology will eventually be rolled out to other devices, making this feature even more useful for millions of Android users.

Never lose your keys or luggage again

Android now supports more third-party trackers. That means Chipolo and Pebblebee’s compatible tracking tags make it easier to track your keys, bags, and even wallets. Later this year, FMD will support tags such as eufy, Jio, and Motorola. This feature can also help you find items like keys that are nearby but invisible. Headphones from brands like JBL and Sony will soon get an update to make them compatible with FMD.

Share your tracking device with others

Android users can share their device tracking with friends and family and see its location. This is useful if you are staying under the same roof and tend to misplace your keys frequently. If the tag owner determines that others do not need the tag, they can stop sharing to avoid abuse.

Google guarantees the security level of FMD. This includes end-to-end encryption of location data and aggregate reporting of device location information. This is a first-of-its-kind safety feature that provides additional protection against unwanted tracking into your home. Or a private location, something that AirTags have fallen victim to lately.