Google's Find My Device uses an encrypted, crowdsourced network of other Android devices to help you find lost items like Bluetooth trackers, phones and headphones. But the network rollout has been slow and confusing, especially because the default settings make it harder to find your lost items. Change these settings so it works more like Apple's Find My network.

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0:00 What is Google's Find My Device for Android
1:08 Find My Device rollout problems
1:59 Apple's AirTag vs Google's trackers
4:55 How to fix Google Find My Device issues
6:00 Does changing the settings actually help?
6:43 Samsung Smart Tags
7:30 AirTags, Android trackers and privacy

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