How to Set Up Google Pixel Tag on Android
Pair Google Pixel Tag with Find Hub, locate items with UWB or Bluetooth, and manage shared tags on Android 9 or later phones.
Google Pixel Tag went on sale November 11, 2026. The slim tracker attaches to keys, wallets, or bags and reports its location through Find Hub. It uses Bluetooth Channel Sounding plus Ultra Wideband on supported phones for directional arrows when the item is nearby. A replaceable CR2032 battery lasts up to a year, and the device carries an IP67 rating.
You do not need a Pixel phone. Any Android device running Android 9 or newer can pair the tag through Fast Pair. Precision finding works best on phones with UWB such as Pixel 8 Pro and later models. The tag itself costs $29.99 alone or $99.99 for a four-pack on the Google Store.
This guide shows the exact setup steps, how to locate a missing item, share the tag, and reverse-ring your phone. Pair it with the Android Theft Protection guide if you also want to lock a stolen phone from a browser.
What you need before pairing
Confirm these items first:
- An Android phone or tablet on Android 9 or later with Bluetooth and Location on
- A signed-in Google Account that has Find Hub enabled
- The Pixel Tag with its battery tab still in place
- Google Play services updated
Open Settings, search for Find Hub, and make sure the service is allowed to locate the device. The tag pairs only to one Google Account at a time. You can later share it with up to 10 people.
Pair the Pixel Tag
- Pull the battery tab from the Pixel Tag. The speaker chirps once to confirm power.
- Bring the tag within a few centimeters of your unlocked Android phone.
- A Fast Pair notification appears. Tap Connect or Set up.
- Follow the on-screen prompts. Accept the Find Hub terms.
- Name the item. Choose a category such as Keys, Wallet, or Luggage, or type a custom label.
- Optional: turn on Notify when left behind so the phone alerts you if the tag separates from you (except at your Home address).
The whole process takes under two minutes. The tag then appears in the Find Hub app under My devices.
Locate a missing item
Open the Find Hub app or go to android.com/find in a browser and sign in.
- Tap the Pixel Tag from the list.
- View its last reported location on the map. The Find Hub network of more than one billion Android devices supplies the position when the tag is out of Bluetooth range.
- If the tag is nearby, tap Play sound. The speaker reaches about 80 decibels at maximum volume.
- On a UWB-capable phone, the Find nearby option shows an arrow and distance estimate. Hold the phone upright and walk toward the tag. The visual guide fills in as you get closer.
- Double-press the physical button on the back of the tag to ring the paired phone, even if the phone is on silent.
When you mark the tag as lost, anyone who finds it can see your contact email, phone number, and a short message. NFC on the tag lets you tap it to an Android phone to open those details quickly.
Share the tag and manage settings
From the tag’s page in Find Hub:
- Tap Share and add up to 10 Google Accounts. Shared members can locate and ring the item.
- Adjust volume levels for the speaker.
- Change the name or category.
- Enable or disable left-behind alerts.
- Check battery status. The app warns when the coin cell is low. Twist the back cover counterclockwise to replace the CR2032.
Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds can also ring the tag. On a Pixel Watch, open Find Hub and select the item. With Pixel Buds you can ask Gemini to play the sound.
Tips for reliable tracking
- Attach the tag firmly. Bellroy keychain cases are sold on the Google Store and fit the slim 5.4 mm profile.
- Precision finding needs a phone with UWB. Base Pixel 10 models lack the chip; Pixel 10 Pro and later do.
- Keep Bluetooth and Location on for the best updates. The network still works if you briefly disable them.
- Unknown-tracker alerts will warn you if someone else’s Pixel Tag travels with you. Tap the alert and play the sound to locate it.
- The tag works only with Find Hub. It does not appear in Apple’s Find My network.
Replace the battery
The CR2032 coin cell is user-replaceable. Hold the circular battery door and twist counterclockwise. Insert a fresh battery with the positive side up, then twist the door clockwise until it locks. The tag reappears in Find Hub within a minute.
Conclusion
Pull the battery tab, hold the Pixel Tag near an Android 9+ phone, and follow the Fast Pair prompt. Once named in Find Hub you can see it on a map, play a sound, get directional guidance on UWB phones, and ring your own phone with a double-press. Share the tag with family and enable left-behind alerts so you notice when keys stay behind at a café.
The $29.99 price matches Apple’s AirTag while adding a reverse-ring button and a replaceable battery. Setup takes minutes and works on any recent Android phone.
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