Re: Your Android devices will soon join the Find My Device network (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

Apple devices already do this.  It was just a matter of time before Google
started doing it.

However, from the sound of what is described below, since you don't have a
PIN and lock on your phone, you won't be automatically enrolled into this
program.

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:06:55 -0700 (PDT)
 >
 >  > Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2024 17:05:03 -0700
 >  > From: Google’s Find My Device<http://www.google.com/~noreply-findmydevice>
 >  > 
 >  > Find My Device network is coming soon
 >  > 
 >  > You can use Find My Device today to locate devices when they're connected  
 >  > to the internet. The new Find My Device network can help locate devices,  
 >  > even if they're offline. It can also help find compatible Fast Pair  
 >  > accessories, earbuds and headphones, and trackers that are attached to  
 >  > items like wallets, keys, or bikes.
 >  > 
 >  > How it works
 >  > 
 >  > To help owners find their offline items, your Android devices and others in  
 >  > 
 >  > the network will use Bluetooth to scan for nearby items. They'll securely  
 >  > send the locations where nearby items were detected to Find My Device. Your  
 >  > 
 >  > Android devices will also securely send their most recent online locations  
 >  > to Find My Device to help locate them when they're offline.
 >  > 
 >  > If you set a screen lock for your Android device, such as a PIN, pattern,  
 >  > or password, Find My Device can also use the network of over a billion  
 >  > devices in the Android community to help locate your items when they're  
 >  > offline.
 >  > 
 >  > Encrypted for privacy
 >  > 
 >  > It's recommended that you set a screen lock so Find My Device can use the  
 >  > network to help locate your offline items. Your screen lock will be used to  
 >  > encrypt your devices' locations. Only you and those you share your devices  
 >  > with in Find My Device will be able to see these locations.
 >  > If you continue without setting a screen lock, Find My Device will store  
 >  > your devices' most recent online locations to help find them when they're  
 >  > offline. Stored locations will be encrypted using your Google password, and  
 >  > only you will be able to see them in Find My Device.
 >  > 
 >  > You'll get a notification on your Android devices when this feature is  
 >  > turned on in 3 days. Until then, you can opt out of the network through  
 >  > Find My Device on the web. Your choice will apply to all Android devices  
 >  > linked to noelle%http://www.gtempaccount.com. After the feature  
 >  > is on, you can manage device participation anytime through Find My Device  
 >  > settings on the device.
 >  > 
 >  > Learn more
 >  > 
 >  > You received this email to update you about important changes to your  
 >  > Android device.
 >  > 
 >  > © 2024 Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway,  94043, USA