Google has expanded the content on the support page of Find My Device network to help track offline devices, following reports of subpar location tracking performance compared to AirTag and Apple’s Find My network.
Google confirmed that the system design utilizes aggregation by default, meaning the device needs to be in an area with a sufficient number of Android devices to start sending out location data. This adds an extra layer of security in case the device is being tracked and is in a private area. Google has opted for this approach from the start, distinguishing Find My Device network from others.
However, Google acknowledges that this approach affects the performance, especially in low-traffic areas with fewer surrounding Android devices. This can be addressed by switching from the default setting of “With network in high-traffic areas only” to “With network in all areas,” which would improve device location tracking accuracy.
Source: 9to5Google
TLDR: Google enhances Find My Device network with unique aggregation approach, addressing performance issues in offline device tracking by requiring presence of multiple Android devices in the vicinity before sending out location data.
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