Google Rolls Out Offline Finding for Android Devices Through Expanded Network, With Opt-Out Options

Google is expanding its Find My Device network to allow devices to be located when offline, by utilizing other online Android devices for detection.

The rollout took time because Google had to develop industry standards with Apple to prevent unwanted tracking.

You can opt out of the network in the Find My Device app under settings.

There are two opt-out levels fully disabling offline finding, or just not participating in the device location network.

Google states location data is encrypted device-to-device, but some may still wish to opt out of the expanded network capabilities.