Lost Pixel 8? Find My Device Tracks It Even After Power Off!

In a recent update, Google has a new feature to its Find My Device network that allows users to locate their Pixel 8 and 8 Pro even if they have been turned off or the battery has died.

After setting up the Find My Device network on the Pixel 8, you will receive a notification explaining more about this feature. This new feature will work hours even after the battery of the phone has run out or is turned off.

This feature can come in pretty handy if your phone is stolen or you lose it overnight somewhere.

If you want to turn this feature on, open Find My Device on your Pixel device and set “With network in high traffic areas only” or “With network in all areas.”

The first option is turned on by default, while Google says the latter can help you find your lost items quickly. It has been aimed at low-traffic areas and it works even better if your device is the only one that has detected and shared a location for the item.

Google has not yet specified what version of the Android update it comes with. We just know that this feature has been active since April. Google has also started you need to have the Bluetooth and Location turned on when the phone shuts down to make the feature work even better.