Google announced on May 13, 2025 that its Find My Device service (an Android device tracking app) will be rebranded as Google Find Hub. The change comes with a rollout of new features and partnerships for Android users. Android users around the world will now see the updated Find Hub app on their devices running Android 6.0 or later. The rebrand and upgrades aim to make it easier and faster to locate lost phones, tablets, and personal items. In Google’s words, it will make it “even easier to locate your belongings, family and friends”.
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Key new features include:
- Built-in trackers in luggage and travel gear.
- Ski equipment tracking via Peak integration.
- Disney-themed Bluetooth tags from Pixbee for family and kids.
- Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support for precise close-range tracking.
- Satellite connectivity for off-grid location sharing.
- Airline partnerships to help find lost checked luggage.
- Real-time location sharing via the new “People” tab (friends/family).
Expanded Device and Item Tracking
The revamped Google Find Hub covers more than just smartphones. Google added partners so users can track luggage, ski gear, and more. For example, luggage makers Mokobara and July now have built-in trackers, ski gear has Peak integration, and Disney-themed Bluetooth tags from Pixbee are supported. These partnerships make everyday items findable on the map.
Google Find Hub still locates lost Android phones and other devices using Google’s location network. In 2024, Google introduced a crowdsourced network using compatible Bluetooth tags (like those from Chipolo and Pebblebee) to help find nearby items. The app now adds a “People” tab, letting friends and family share live locations. Anyone who opts in appears on the map, helping parents, guardians or roommates check on each other for extra safety.
Google Find Hub is rolling out globally to Android 6.0+ devices, covering nearly all active Android phones. For now, the new name simply reflects future plans. The app still does its core job of finding lost devices and trackers, but more capabilities are on the way.
New Connectivity
One key improvement is support for ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. UWB allows more accurate tracking at very close range. Google will enable UWB later this month for devices like Motorola’s Moto Tag. UWB lets a compatible Android phone show both distance and direction to a nearby tag, guiding you right to it.
Satellite connectivity is another big upgrade on the way. Google Find Hub will gain satellite-based location support in 2025, letting users share location even without cell coverage. For example, hikers in remote areas could use Find Hub to notify family of their whereabouts. Google’s Pixel phones already have a Satellite SOS mode, and Find Hub will add similar connectivity to stay connected off-grid.
Google says UWB will arrive later this month, with satellite support late in 2025. Airline baggage tracking will begin early next year. Together, these enhancements make Google Find Hub a much more powerful tracking tool. It still excels at “lost phone recovery” using Google’s location services, but it also handles new scenarios like offline emergencies and precise UWB finding. Users can look forward to a single Android app that locates phones, tablets, smart tags, and even people. This unified approach strengthens Android security by keeping more of your devices and personal contacts linked in one place.
Google Find Hub now partners with airlines to track checked luggage. Travelers can link a Bluetooth tracker on their suitcase to their flight, allowing airline staff to see its location and help recover lost bags. Google says major carriers in Europe and Asia will support these tag-to-flight features early next year. This allows airlines to use Find Hub data to find missing baggage faster.
Global Rollout and User Impact
Google Find Hub is now available on Android 6.0 or higher, covering almost all Android phones worldwide. That covers nearly every Android phone in use today, meaning the update will reach a huge user base. This massive rollout gives many users a better chance at recovering lost devices. Android security is also strengthened, as a single network handles phones, trackers, and even people (with sharing controlled by the user). Find Hub adds powerful new tools to Android: ultra-wideband tracking, satellite coverage, and expanded partners for luggage and gear. Overall, these updates reflect Google’s effort to make Android’s built-in tracking network more comprehensive.
Google Find Hub is available now. Android users should ensure their devices and Google Play Services are up to date to see the new Find Hub app. Whether you’re trying to find lost keys, a misplaced phone, or keeping tabs on family, this updated device tracking app could be a big help. How will you use Google Find Hub to keep your devices and belongings safe?
