Google mentioned activating this feature alongside the upcoming Find My Device app update, which should arrive between June and August based on the summer timetable.įor starters, the feature would allow the detection of unauthorized Bluetooth tags near a user regardless if it's an AirTag or a different brand. The Mountain View firm also provided updates about the proposed cross-platform unwanted tracking in a collaboration with Apple. Google to activate unwanted tracking on Find My Device Tile Pro and other Tile-branded trackers will be compatible with Find My Device app after an update. If you use any tags from Tile, Pebblebee, and Chipolo, you can add them to the app later. At the same time, Google plans to ship new firmware for Pixel Buds headphones, so these would work on the Find My Device. Compatibility with JBL and Sony wireless headphones were also confirmed. It added that they're expanding support for other Bluetooth tracker brands. The company mentioned this possibility via the use of Bluetooth proximity and having the chip remain active after a phone or headphones are switched off. This means you still have a chance of finding your lost tagged belongings, phones, or wearables even if they've run out of juice. Google revealed in a blog post that they're enabling the app to track these devices even when they're offline or lack location/GPS capabilities. Tracking offline Bluetooth tags and devices Also read: Apple AirTag review - What Apple's new trackers are capable of.In addition, the hardware is required to enable this feature all the time in order for the crowdsourced network of trackers to locate its coordinates on a map. Similar to other tracking systems, Find My Device on Android operates with compatible devices and accessories that have GPS and upgraded connectivity features like UWB (ultra-wideband) and Bluetooth LE.
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