One year post-launch, Google’s Find My Device network is showing progress in location tracking, but still struggles to match the performance of Apple’s AirTag. Early reviews criticized the network’s slow initial deployment and uneven functionality, particularly with devices like the Chipolo Pop, Pebblebee Clip, and Moto Tag. Recent tests, comparing trackers from Pebblebee, Chipolo, and Motorola against an AirTag and Tile tracker, reveal improvements. The Google network performs adequately in densely populated urban areas with static trackers, but its effectiveness diminishes significantly in rural settings and when tracking moving objects. While Google has demonstrably improved its tracking capabilities, further development is necessary to achieve parity with its established competitors. The assessment is based on a recent review featured on The Verge.
Google’s Find My Device Network: Closing the Gap on AirTag, But Still Lags Behind
