Google’s Find Hub

Find lost phones and everyday devices

Google’s Find Hub helps Android users locate misplaced phones, tablets and compatible Bluetooth accessories. It is suited to anyone who wants one place to check where their devices are, whether an item was left at home, dropped outside or is no longer connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Useful when an item is nearby or offline

For nearby devices, Find Hub can play a sound to help you track down something hidden under furniture or in another room. Its wider Android network can also help identify the location of supported items through signals from other Android devices, giving you a way to search when the missing device cannot connect to the internet directly.

• View devices and accessories on a map.
• Play an alert sound on a nearby item.
• Use the Android network to help locate supported offline devices.
• Find a phone from a compatible Wear OS smartwatch.

Security tools for missing hardware

Finding the device is only part of the job. You can remotely lock it, add a message or contact detail to its lock screen, and erase its contents if recovery seems unlikely. Find Hub also supports location sharing with trusted contacts, which can be useful for coordinating meetups or keeping someone informed during a journey.

A widely used Google utility

Developed by Google LLC, Find Hub sits in the Tools category and has more than 1 billion installs. Its rating is about 4.27 out of 5 from roughly 1.59 million reviews, suggesting that it is a familiar choice for Android device recovery and security. It makes the most sense for people who use several Google-connected devices and want straightforward controls when something goes missing.