The Google Find Hub, previously known as Find My Device, has evolved significantly since its launch last year. Users have been eagerly awaiting the introduction of ultra-precise tracking capabilities akin to those available on iPhones. Recently, reports indicate that Google Find Hub has integrated support for ultra-wideband tracking, but currently, only one device is compatible with this feature. For those unfamiliar, Google rebranded Find My Device to Find Hub, while retaining the same underlying service.

This network enables Android users to accurately track their devices, even when they are offline. It is especially noteworthy that certain Pixel devices can be tracked even when they are powered off. If you own a relatively recent Android phone, you can track it through the network, which also supports tracking for other devices like earbuds and smartwatches. The newly introduced ultra-wideband tracking functionality enhances how you can locate devices.

Although users can utilize Find Hub for general tracking, it lacks the highly precise tracking capabilities that iPhones offer. For ultra-wideband tracking, your device must support this technology, which many existing trackers do not. However, Motorola’s trackers have recently adopted this technology, particularly their Moto Tags, which are comparable to other tracking devices. With the recent firmware update 2.0.93, these tags not only feature improved battery monitoring but now also support ultra-wideband functionality.

When tracking a device, users are prompted to hold their phones upright, and an arrow will indicate the direction towards the tracker, along with the distance. Once close enough, the arrow will disappear, revealing an image of the Moto Tag and allowing users to trigger a sound to locate the device. At present, only the Moto Tag benefits from ultra-wideband tracking, but the hope remains that more devices will offer this capability in the future, which was a primary reason for excitement surrounding the Find Hub network at its inception.