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How to Find Your Android Phone or iPhone with Google Assistant
Apr 19, 2021, 10:00 am EDT
| 1 min read
Everyone knows the fear of losing their smartphone. There are plenty of ways you could try to find it, but the easiest might be with the help of Google Assistant. Just say “Hey Google” and find your iPhone or Android phone.
Using Google Assistant’s Find My Phone feature with Android doesn’t need any setup. As long as the device is turned on, has an internet connection, and is signed into your Google account, you should be able to find it. The iPhone method requires a little more work, but it’s easy to do.