Find My Device is an application and service developed by
Google
Google LLC () is an American multinational technology company focusing on search engine technology, online advertising, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and consumer electronics. ...
to remotely trace, locate and wipe
Android devices such as smartphones, tablets and smartwatches, as well as the
Pixel Buds
The Pixel Buds is a line of wireless earbuds developed and marketed by Google. The first-generation Pixel Buds were launched on October 4, 2017, at the Made by Google launch event, and became available for preorder on the Google Store the same ...
.
Features
Find My Device locates and traces missing Android smartphones, tablets and smartwatches, as well as the Pixel Buds. It allows users to remotely locate any Android device linked with their
Google account
A Google Account is a user account that is required for access, authentication and authorization to certain online Google services. It is also often used as single sign on for third party services.
Usage
A Google Account is required for Gmail, ...
. In order for this to work, the device must be turned on, have a WiFi or mobile data connection, and have location services enabled.
See also
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Find My
Find My is an asset tracking app and service provided by Apple Inc. that enables users to track the location of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS devices, AirPods, AirTags and a number of supported third-party accessories through a connected iCloud acc ...
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Find My iPhone
Find My iPhone (known as Find My Mac in macOS) was an app and service provided by Apple Inc. that allowed remote locating of iDevice, iOS devices, Macintosh, Mac computers, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Find My iPhone was enhanced and merged into the ...
References
Android (operating system)
Google
2013 software
mobile software
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