Find my Device - Android OS - Using Google's Find My Device

Overview

This article will show how to connect a google account to your android device to use Googles Find My Device Feature

Procedures

1. Create a google account if you do not already have one, This can be done here.

2. Once an account is created or if you have an existing account, Go to Settings

[Settings icon]

3. Scroll down and Select Google (Google Services) 

[Settings Home screen, Google / accounts section]

4. Add your Google account. If you have used a google account already signed in, you can use that one or select Manage your Google Account and then select Add another account

[Main google services page, Under Manage your Google Account]

5. Sign in using the credentials for your google account

[Google sign in screen]

6. After logging in you will need to accept the terms and services by clicking I agree

[Terms and conditions for Google]

7.  The Google account should now be added. Now scroll down to Find My Device

[Main Google Settings page, Find My Device]

8. Find My Device should be enabled. Double check on the screen below

[Find My Device main screen]

8. You can now choose to download the app from the Play Store or use this link.

There you will have full access to see where your device location is. 

References/Links  

None at this time.

Last Reviewed:   13-Apr-2023