Google Find My Device network now released

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#306688 13-Aug-2023 18:58

Google has now released it's Find My Device network and app. I checked if there were any unknown devices in my house and found an Apple Air Tag which I think is my wife's :-)

But also you can buy now Android specific trackers and a few months ago I bought 4 of these

https://pebblebee.com/collections/all-products/products/tag-for-android

Sill have not been shipped to me yet as they were waiting for the Google device network to be made available . These work with either the Find My Device app on the Android feature, or their own app which an also tracks Air Tags. But the ones I bought are not compatible with Air Tags which is fine for me since I only got them to track my own stuff using my Android phone.

It looks like if you want a tag that can tracked with either an Iphone (using Apple Find My) or Pebblebee's own app you would buy these ones

https://pebblebee.com/collections/all-products/products/pebblebee-clip

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#3115404 13-Aug-2023 21:17

Heard about this a while ago so I thought i'd give it test after this post claiming its now live.

I've been using the chipolo tags now for over a year on an oppo x5 with the chipolo app. I cant seem to work out how to integrate these into the Android find my phone app. The app effectively only has my phone as a device and I cant work out how to see other trackers or add new devices?

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#3115407 13-Aug-2023 21:40

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Heard about this a while ago so I thought i'd give it test after this post claiming its now live.

I've been using the chipolo tags now for over a year on an oppo x5 with the chipolo app. I cant seem to work out how to integrate these into the Android find my phone app. The app effectively only has my phone as a device and I cant work out how to see other trackers or add new devices?

I note that the Pebblebee tags work with either Google's Find My Device network or the Pebblebee App. So if you want to switch from their app to Google's you have to factory reset the device

Using Google's Find My Device network prohibits the use of the Pebblebee App, and vice versa. You may not operate simultaneously on Google's Find My Device network and the Pebblebee network. In order to change networks you must reset the device to factory settings.

I wonder if it's the same for the chipolo tags - work with their app or Google's so to use Google's you have to factory reset?

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#3115409 13-Aug-2023 21:43

You need the chipillo point devices to work with Find My Device. They are still on preorder and haven't shipped yet

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#3115410 13-Aug-2023 21:45

What device are you running the new app on? I still just see the old app on my Samsung

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#3115414 13-Aug-2023 22:19

Thanks for posting about these - I had no idea this type of product was in the works (let alone the opening up of Find My Device). I’ve been using Tiles for years but the network is so much more limited than with AirTags, so had recently purchased a couple of AirTags for our e-bikes (despite being primarily an Android household). Would definitely be keen on switching over to Android-based trackers.

Even with a 10% off coupon four of those Pebblebee trackers work out at about $210 once shipping’s taken into account, so not a bargain (will be interesting to see how they’re priced here) but given they’re rechargeable there’s no ongoing cost.

I see Chipolo are releasing similar trackers, but not rechargeable; they have free shipping to NZ.

https://chipolo.net/en/products/chipolo-one-point is $165 for 4 disc-type trackers

https://chipolo.net/en/products/chipolo-card-point $189 for 4 wallet trackers

I guess there’s no need to rush this, especially to see reviews of the various options in terms of range etc.

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#3115417 13-Aug-2023 22:27

I have pre-ordered Chipolo Point but they sent an email a couple of weeks ago saying they won't ship until Google updates the Find My Devices, which is not happening until later this year https://blog.google/products/android/unknown-tracker-alert-google-android/

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#3115418 13-Aug-2023 22:28

@shrub:

Heard about this a while ago so I thought i'd give it test after this post claiming its now live.

I've been using the chipolo tags now for over a year on an oppo x5 with the chipolo app. I cant seem to work out how to integrate these into the Android find my phone app. The app effectively only has my phone as a device and I cant work out how to see other trackers or add new devices?

You need the new Chipolo Point tags. The old ones require the Chipolo app.

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#3115419 13-Aug-2023 22:29

I ordered chipillo's as well. Free shipping in NZ $ and found a discount code somewhere. Batteries are replaceable. Hopefully they ship soon.

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#3115428 14-Aug-2023 05:45

hairy1: I ordered chipillo's as well. Free shipping in NZ $ and found a discount code somewhere. Batteries are replaceable. Hopefully they ship soon.

@hairy1, do you happen to remember the code and/or % discount? The referral codes with bigger discounts don’t apply to this range, though I’ve found CHIP10 gives 10% so just wondering if there’s anything better than that going. Ta.

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#3115429 14-Aug-2023 05:53

Yes. It was only 10%. Cheers.

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#3115460 14-Aug-2023 08:32

jonathan18:

Thanks for posting about these - I had no idea this type of product was in the works (let alone the opening up of Find My Device). I’ve been using Tiles for years but the network is so much more limited than with AirTags, so had recently purchased a couple of AirTags for our e-bikes (despite being primarily an Android household). Would definitely be keen on switching over to Android-based trackers.

Even with a 10% off coupon four of those Pebblebee trackers work out at about $210 once shipping’s taken into account, so not a bargain (will be interesting to see how they’re priced here) but given they’re rechargeable there’s no ongoing cost.

I see Chipolo are releasing similar trackers, but not rechargeable; they have free shipping to NZ.

https://chipolo.net/en/products/chipolo-one-point is $165 for 4 disc-type trackers

https://chipolo.net/en/products/chipolo-card-point $189 for 4 wallet trackers

I guess there’s no need to rush this, especially to see reviews of the various options in terms of range etc.

This is what my trackers cost shipped to NZ

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#3115468 14-Aug-2023 08:46

Yep; I did find a code to get 10% off (WELCOME10), hence the $210 NZD I mentioned ($125 USD).

Looking into both brands a bit more, the Chipolo wallet tracker isn’t as good a deal as I thought as it’s got a non-replaceable and non-rechargeable battery; I’m not a big fan of this, hence why I’m looking forward to moving away from Tile Stickers. Similarly, this is why Pebblebee looks to be a better option, long-term, even if a higher purchase price.

I think those Tags you’ve bought seem to be an ideal replacement for the Tile Stickers - while the Tile is smaller (27 mm diameter x 7.8mm, vs 38 x 45 x 8.5mm) the rectangular shape will probably be easier/ look better attached to earbud cases etc.

I had hoped the circular models would be able to replace my AirTags, but they’re quite a bit larger (38 mm diameter, if the tag part can be removed x 8.5mm, vs 31.9 mm diameter x 8mm for the AirTags); similar size for the Chipolo model as the Pebblebee.

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#3115470 14-Aug-2023 08:54

If anyone here is interested in ordering Pebblebee trackers as a single order please PM me; shipping is a fixed $35 USD so I’d be keen to split the shipping cost (and arrange courier within NZ).

https://pebblebee.com/pages/google-find-my-device

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#3115520 14-Aug-2023 09:11

Just make sure everyone reads the last paragraph of the link I've posted earlier:

User safety and the prevention of unwanted location tracking is a top priority for Android. We are working in partnership with Apple to help finalize the joint unwanted tracker alert specification by the end of this year. At this time we’ve made the decision to hold the rollout of the Find My Device network until Apple has implemented protections for iOS.

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#3115529 14-Aug-2023 09:38

Also, it seems this was released by Google now (found an article from a couple of days ago), at least in the USA, but not all devices outside that country.

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