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How to set up Find My Device on Android

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
Android 15 - Pixel 9
You will need
Android device running Android 9 or later, Google Account, Active internet connection

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Access Google Settings

    Open the Settings app on your Android device. Scroll down and tap on the Google menu item.

  2. 30 sec

    Enable Find My Device

    Select Find My Device from the list of services. Toggle the switch to On to activate the tracking feature.

    Note: Ensure your Google account is synced to the device to enable remote access.
  3. 1 min

    Configure offline finding

    Tap Find your offline devices. Select 'With network in all areas' to allow your device to be located even when it is not connected to cellular or Wi-Fi networks.

    Note: This leverages the crowdsourced Android network to locate your device via Bluetooth signals from nearby devices.
  4. 30 sec

    Enable Location Services

    Navigate back to the main Settings menu and select Location. Ensure 'Use location' is toggled to On to allow real-time tracking.

  5. 1 min

    Test remote access

    Visit android.com/find from a computer or secondary device. Log in with your primary Google account to confirm that your registered device appears on the map.

    Note: From this web interface, you can initiate a Play Sound, Secure Device, or Factory Reset command.