If the device you want to find doesn’t use a PIN, or runs Android 8 or lower, you may be prompted for your Google password. On the map, you get information about the device’s location. Learn how to set screen lock on your device.

Understanding the Context

By default, your Android device stores encrypted recent locations with Google and participates in the Find Hub network, a crowdsourced network of Android devices that uses end-to-end encrypted location information to help Android users find their lost devices. To find your friends and family, you can use the Find Hub app to: Share your location with others Find others’ location on a map Take a few different actions for those shares Set up your Fin Find My Device can now help you locate devices, even if they're offline by encrypting and storing your device's most recent location with Google. See the article Here Step 4: Find offline devices and devices without power To help you find offline items with Find Hub, if you don’t have one, set a PIN, pattern, or password on your Android device. Learn how to set screen lock on your device.

Key Insights

Find Hub uses the best location available, whether from your own device or crowdsourced from the broader network (if you have a lock screen set), to help you find your item. 'With network everywhere' With this setting, the Find Hub network can help you find your lost items in both busy areas and remote areas. Find your child's device If you're a parent, you can find your child's Android and compatible Fitbit device location in Family Link once device location sharing is turned on.