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Head-to-head · Device Locator Apps

Google Find Hub vs SmartThings Find

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Google Find Hub #2 in Device Locator Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Google
SmartThings Find #5 in Device Locator Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Samsung

Google Find Hub leads on 0 checks, SmartThings Find on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGoogle Find Hub · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

Google Find Hub scores higher on our rubric for device locator apps: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

On tracker compatibility, Google Find Hub gives you Multiple-brands where SmartThings Find offers Own-brand.

Google Find Hub is the better fit for android users locating phones, watches, and accessories. SmartThings Find is the better fit for galaxy users who need straightforward device recovery.

  • Google Find Hub fits best

    Android users locating phones, watches, and accessories

  • SmartThings Find fits best

    Galaxy users who need straightforward device recovery

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Side by side

Feature Google Find Hub 9.2/10 Visit ↗ SmartThings Find 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.4
Ranking #2 in Device Locator Apps #5 in Device Locator Apps
Best for Android users locating phones, watches, and accessories Galaxy users who need straightforward device recovery
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Android Web, Android
Support Email, Docs Live chat, Phone, Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Specs
Supported platforms Android, web browser, Wear OS web, Android
Tracker compatibility Multiple-brands Own-brand
Location network Both Both
Remote device actions Play sound, mark as lost and lock, erase/reset device Ring, lock, erase data, extend battery life
Location history Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Finds some devices and compatible accessories when offline
  • Offers sound, lost-device locking, and remote erase actions
  • Supports live location sharing and map directions
  • Shows compatible devices on a map and supports nearby searches and directions.
  • Offline Finding can relay locations through nearby Galaxy devices.
  • Can remotely ring, lock, or erase a supported phone or tablet.
Cons
  • Device coverage centers on Android, Wear OS, and compatible items
  • Offline finding depends on participating Android devices
  • Does not list a desktop app; access is through web or Android
  • Requires a Samsung account and supported Samsung devices.
  • Offline Finding and device support depend on model, software, and settings.
  • The published features focus on Samsung devices and straightforward recovery.
Our verdict

Google Find Hub helps people locate Android devices, Wear OS watches, and compatible accessories through an Android app or web browser. It is aimed at Android users who want a way to find their own devices and items, as well as share live…

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SmartThings Find is Samsung’s device-location service for people who need to recover compatible Galaxy phones, tablets, watches, earbuds, or Samsung SmartTags. It works through the SmartThings app and a web interface, and requires a…

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  1. Google Find HubDevice Locator Apps 9.2Free plan
  2. SmartThings FindDevice Locator Apps 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Google Find Hub — where it wins

    • Finds some devices and compatible accessories when offline
    • Offers sound, lost-device locking, and remote erase actions
    • Supports live location sharing and map directions

    Where it doesn't

    • Device coverage centers on Android, Wear OS, and compatible items
    • Offline finding depends on participating Android devices
    • Does not list a desktop app; access is through web or Android

  • SmartThings Find — where it wins

    • Shows compatible devices on a map and supports nearby searches and directions.
    • Offline Finding can relay locations through nearby Galaxy devices.
    • Can remotely ring, lock, or erase a supported phone or tablet.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a Samsung account and supported Samsung devices.
    • Offline Finding and device support depend on model, software, and settings.
    • The published features focus on Samsung devices and straightforward recovery.
  • Google Find Hub9.2/10 · Free plan

    A free way to find Android devices, Wear OS watches, and compatible accessories.

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  • SmartThings Find8.4/10 · Free plan

    A free Samsung locator for finding compatible Galaxy devices and taking remote recovery actions.

    Visit SamsungFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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