Google Introduces UWB and Satellite Features to Find Hub Location Tracking

Google has announced an important update to its location tracking platform, previously known as Find My Device, now rebranded as Find Hub. The update includes support for ultra wideband (UWB) technology, which allows for more accurate close-range tracking by reporting both distance and direction to lost devices. UWB support will be rolled out later in May 2025, but requires compatible hardware on both the phone and tracker. Devices like the Moto Tag, launched in June 2024 with dormant UWB functionality, will finally be able to utilize this technology. However, UWB support remains inconsistent across Android phones, with only select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models including UWB chips.

In addition to UWB, Google plans to introduce satellite connectivity to Find Hub later in 2025, aiming to support off-grid location sharing and potentially emergency features similar to the Pixel 9’s Satellite SOS mode. A feature allowing tracker location sharing with airline staff is also expected in early 2026. These changes are part of Google’s broader effort to catch up with Apple’s Find My network, which has led the market with more precise and feature-rich tracking since 2021. The rebrand to Find Hub reflects not just technical upgrades but also the addition of social features, like a “People” tab for sharing locations with contacts.