Google is reportedly planning to improve the Find My network with more seamless automatic enrollments. The automatic enrollment could trigger once device location access and syncing are enabled, enrolling devices without manual intervention. Users can expect Google to send emails explaining these changes in the future.
The Find My Device network launched in 2024 after a very long wait. Over the years, Google has improved the service considerably, though thereโs still room for further improvements. Currently, Find My Device automatically activates once you link a Google account to your device. However, it only operates by default in the โWith network in high-traffic areas onlyโ mode. Usually, it saves encrypted recent locations with Google and contributes to locating offline devices within the Find My Device network.
APK teardown reveals Google could expand the Find My Device network
Folks over at Android Authority, through an APK teardown of the beta version of Google Play Services v25.11.32, found new strings hinting at Googleโs plans to expand the Find My Device network with more automatic enrollments. Now, explaining all the strings, here is what to expect:
1. Google may automatically enroll your new devices in the Find My Device network unless you have previously opted out of the web. It could simplify joining the Find My Device network since your device will automatically enroll once you enable Location access.
2. The device will seamlessly connect to the Find My network if you use the Find My Device app to โsync the recent locationโ of another deviceโ similar to pairing Google Fast Pair accessories. Furthermore, Google could automatically turn on the feature if you remove an existing device.
3. Google plans to send an email detailing these updates. This email should clearly explain how the Find My Device network will grow.
Strings did not explain the exact conditions for opting in. However, they suggest that Google could roll out this improvement sooner or later. It is worth noting that none of these changes have actually made their way to user devices at this time. Instead, they exist just as code strings within the APK, hinting at potential future features rather than confirmed implementations.
