Google is working to make the Android Find My Device network more reliable at locating lost items!
A spokesperson for the company shared in a statement with me that they're "actively working to roll out enhancements" to the network over the coming weeks that'll improve the "speed and ability of locating lost items." As more and more devices opt into the network, lost item findability should also keep improving.
However, by default the network is set to "with network in high traffic areas" when you opt in; Google encourages Bluetooth tracker tag owners to switch to "with network in all areas" to improve the FMDN's ability to locate your tags in lower-traffic areas.
Here's Google's full statement:
"We are actively working to roll out enhancements to how the Find My Device network operates that will improve the speed and ability of locating lost items over the coming weeks.
I shared my experiences with the Chipolo and Pebblebee trackers during episode 47 of the Android Faithful podcast. I had the same experience as others: the location of my trackers was seldom updated. I'm confident this will improve, though, and hope Google will include an opt-in in the setup wizard for new Android devices!
https://www.androidfaithful.com/episode/android-faithful-47/
Mishaal Rahman
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