How to use Google's new feature to know where people are and where they go
Good news for users of Google's Find my Device app. This service lets you know the real location of your Android device, based on its last GPS signal. Now, Google is updating its service so you can find people or share your location in real time.
This way, Google's Find My Device feature is no longer just for locating any phone you've linked, but can now share your location with any of your contacts, or find people who have shared this option.
To do this, all you need to do is update the Find my Device app to version 3.1.277-4, which is now available on Google Play. Can't install it? Please be patient, as it should be available to everyone within a few days.
As we mentioned earlier, Google just released a major update to its Find My Device app so you can share your location or locate people. This is a tool we've already seen on other platforms like WhatsApp, and it's very useful.
The best part is that you can always leave this feature turned on, which is ideal for seniors or children you want to monitor. Additionally, given how easy it is to share your location with Find My Device, we invite you to follow this tutorial to try it out.
The first thing you should do is open the Find My Device app on your phone or tablet.
You'll now notice a new tab called "People," which is in beta. Click on it.
The next step will be to accept the necessary permissions to share your location. We recommend checking while using the app so you don't have to grant it permissions each time.
- Now, a drop-down menu will appear allowing you to choose how long you want to share your location. You can choose one hour, all day, or until you turn the feature off (ideal for seniors or children).
- Finally, select the contacts you want to share your location with. You can also create a link to share it however you like.
Once you follow the steps, people with access will be able to see your location in real time, either by clicking the link you shared or by opening Google Maps, the platform Google uses to share people's locations on Find my Device. It couldn't be easier!
Find My Device app