Googles Find My Device network seems to be slowly rolling out in the UK and beyond

Date:
Fri, 10 May 2024 09:19:24 +0000

Description:
The long-delayed Android Find My Device network could be globally available soon.

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It's been a long wait for Googles Find My Device network , and while the service which adds Bluetooth tracker compatibility and allows Android owners to track lost phones even when theyre offline finally launched in early April, it was initially only available in the US and Canada. Now, though, it looks like it's expanding further.

As spotted by Android Authority , some X users have reported getting the service in other countries, with @willza3 claiming to have access in the UK, and @Nrnsasa5gmmwsub saying that they were able to use the Find My Device network in Japan.

Now, Google hasnt officially said that the network has started rolling out beyond North America yet, but the company did say at launch that the rollout was simply starting in the US and Canada, which suggests it should be available elsewhere soon. hey @MishaalRahman, looks like Find My Device is rolling out in the UK. just got this on my Pixel 8 pic.twitter.com/1wceUyX9tB May 9, 2024 See more Coming soon but slowly

So, while its possible that these two users were accidentally given access, theres a good chance that Google is simply expanding the reach of the Find My Device network slowly, rather than at a pace.

As such, you probably wont have access yet if youre outside the US or Canada, but its worth keeping an eye out for it in the coming days, as you might do soon.

As for exactly when youre likely to gain access, well, Android Authority has heard from a spokesperson for Pebblebee one of the companies making
Bluetooth trackers compatible with the network that these trackers will be available to ship out globally as early as May 27, which could mean the Find My Device network will also be active globally by then.

But if Google is gradually rolling it out, then a lot of people might get access before then, and wed wager that theres a good chance well hear more about the rollout at Google I/O 2024 on May 14. You might also like Finding your offline Pixel 8 with Find My Device might be harder than expected 7 things you need to know about the Find My Device network Here's how setting
up trackers on Google's new Find My Device app works



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