Basic Requirements
There are some basic requirements for the “Find My Phone” command to work. Your phone must:
Be turned on. Be signed into Google. Have Wi-Fi or mobile data service. Have your phone number tied to your Google Account.
Before you lose your phone (again) you’ll need to set up your device to be connected to your Google Home or Google Home Mini. This varies slightly between Android devices and Apple, but it’s possible to use the “Find My Phone” function with either device.
Find My Phone on Google Home With an Android Device
Setting up your Google Home or Google Home Mini to call your phone only requires a few steps for Android users.
Find My Phone on Google Home With an Apple Device
An Apple Device requires a little more setup than an Android, but “OK Google, find my phone,” will still work for you. Here’s how to make sure your devices are able to be found the next time your phone wanders off. If your ringer is turned on, your Apple device should now be ringing, waiting for you to rescue it from under your bed or the bottom of your backpack. However, it only vibrates if you’re on Do Not Disturb or Silent modes. Happy phone hunting!
