Google find my device. .???

apple has built in find my phone, mine is turned off

 

All Android phones have this feature... But sounds like you have a really old phone so it probably didn't have that feature and an update caused it. More importantly, it's time to update your phone with something that's newer and not so vulnerable to personal security issues.

More to the point the newest version of http://www.google.com/android/find/ has some impressive features. My favorite one being the ability to tell your phone to keep ringing until you find it. And most common place I lose track of my phone: In my Prius

 

Oh, you are so wrong.

Yes, this find device is a new "feature" being pushed out to android users this past spring and summer. Lots of debate about it and most of the stuff I read.. Well do your due diligence.

But, all seriousness aside, I think you three should consider -- "Find Me -- I escaped the care facility."

Indeed, maybe a good percentage of forum participants (myself included) could benefit from such an app. Except Bob Wilson, of course. He always knows where it's at.

Back to serious, there ARE personal locator devices that are fantastic if you regularly venture into the lands less traveled. I use Garmin, but they are pricey. Worth it if you ever need it. So far, I have not. But, I have been somewhat more cautious than I was in the days I used to hitchhike around Portland with my high school friends. Never had a problem, but was I ever stupid.

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kris

 

i have never lost a phone, or a key fob. a few marbles maybe...

 

I'm stuck in this goofy walled garden, but one advantage is the 'Find My' app.
My two droids don't need this feature since I use them only for stuff that the Apples do not support (IOT, Digital HF apps, etc...)

I also have 4 AirTags for other stuff.

If I lose a 'droid I have another one.
If I lose two I'll spend $40 on a burner.