Apple Find My™ Vs. Google's Find Hub™

Updated by Marina

The Clip, Card and Tag are a new generation of Pebblebee products that can get the benefit of being used with Google's Find Hub network or Apple's Find My network. We got you covered no matter which phone system you use!

When you choose a Pebblebee product, you have the flexibility to get a device that will fit your needs no matter if you are an iOS or Android user. In this article, you will get to know the differences between them and which one should you choose depending on your needs.

Pebblebee has had different lines of products: made for Android, made for iOS and now the Universal.

  • Clip, Card, and Tag for Android can be used with Google's Find Hub app along the Pebblebee app.
  • Clip, Card and Tag for iOS can be used with Apple Find My™ along the Pebblebee app.
  • Clip, Card and Tag Universal can be used with the Google's Find Hub app on Android or Apple Find My™ app on iOS, along the new Pebblebee app.

Your phone OS

Google's Find Hub

Apple Find My™

Pebblebee App

iOS

Not available

Clip for iOS

Card for iOS

Tag for iOS

Pebblebee Universal

All V2 products

Android

Clip for Android

Card for Android

Tag for Android

Pebblebee Universal

Not available

All V2 products

Which app should I use?

That depends on your use case, preference, and operational system. Check below some of app compatibilities and features to help you decide.

Choose Google's Find Hub app

Compatible with Universal products or Clip for Android, Card for Android and Tag for Android

Ideal to track your items in crowded places where you won't be always close to them. Let you locate your missing item by displaying its last approximate location thanks to Google's Find Hub network of Android devices.

  • Compatible with Android 9+ (on most brands and in selected regions)
  • To get the benefit of Google's Find Hub Network to locate your items
  • Share your item with others
  • Check more app features on Google's Blog post.
NOTE: Using Apple Find My app disables Google’s Find Hub network functionality, as those features cannot operate simultaneously.

Choose the Apple Find My™ app

Compatible with Universal products Card for iOS, Clip for iOS and Tag for iOS

Ideal to track your items in crowded places where you won't be always close to them. Let you locate your missing item by displaying its last approximate location thanks to Apple's Find My network of Apple devices.

  • Compatible with iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and macOS Big Sur 11.1.
  • To get the benefit of Apple's Find My Network to locate your device worldwide
  • Ask Siri to locate your items or check with your Apple Watch
  • Share your item with others
  • Get 'Notify when Left Behind' alerts
NOTE: Using the Apple Find My network disables Google’s Find Hub network functionality, and vice versa. You may not operate simultaneously on the Apple Find My network and Google's network. In order to change networks you must reset the Pebblebee device to factory settings.

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