Photo by Google’s Find My Device App Update Makes it Easier for Parents to Track Their Kids’ Phones
Google has rolled out an update to its Find My Device app, making it easier for Android users to locate devices used by their family members. This update is the first since the tech giant started rolling out the network.
The updated Find My Device app shows a dedicated tab for family devices.
The founder of APKMirror, Artem Russakovski, shared the latest update on social media, including screenshots that show how this new feature will work in Google’s Find My Device app.
How it Works
The updated Find My Device app has a dedicated tab to show “Family devices.” This tab won’t include devices like trackers that have been shared between the user and their kids. Instead, it will only list Android devices that fall under supervised accounts for children. The tab will show the name of the family member and then list their devices.
The Family devices tab shows the name of the family member and lists their devices.
According to a report by Android Authority, this tab will only show devices attached to supervised accounts that the user manages, despite being called “Family devices.” The screenshot also showed that if users have multiple supervised accounts, they’ll be sorted alphabetically with devices grouped by account.
Future Updates
The Find My Device app may soon support UWB trackers. Currently, the app helps users find a nearby tracker by using Bluetooth and other nearby devices to let them know when they’re close to the device. However, Google’s network doesn’t enable users to find the device directionally but can narrow things down. The UI of the Find My Device app also allows users to start playing a sound when the tracker is nearby.
Another report by Android Authority claims that the latest update of the app includes evidence of Google working on expanded support for directional tracking. The report claims code references to Ultra Wide Band (UWB) were spotted in this app update, which suggest that Find My Device may soon support UWB and other libraries for similar functionality.
The Find My Device app UI allows users to start playing a sound when the tracker is nearby.
Conclusion
Google’s update to its Find My Device app is a welcome move for parents who want to keep track of their kids’ devices. The new feature makes it easier for users to locate devices used by their family members, providing a more comprehensive solution for device management. With the possibility of supporting UWB trackers in the future, the app is set to become even more powerful.
