Use Samsung Find Mobile to track your tablet's location
Samsung Find Mobile (also called Samsung Find My Mobile) is Samsung's built-in tracking service that shows your tablet's location on a map in real time. If your tablet is powered on and connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data, you can see exactly where it is from any web browser or another device.
Go to findmymobile.samsung.com and sign in with the Samsung account you used to set up your tablet. The map will display your tablet's current location. If the tablet is nearby but you can't see it, you can trigger a loud alarm to help you find it in your home or office. The alarm plays even if your tablet is on silent mode.
This method works only if your tablet is turned on and has an active internet connection. If the battery is dead or the device is offline, the last known location will still appear on the map, but it may be several hours old.
Key Takeaways
- Samsung Find Mobile shows your tablet's real-time location on a map when it is powered on and connected to the internet.
- You can trigger a loud alarm from the Samsung Find Mobile website to help locate your tablet if it is nearby but hidden.
- Google Find My Device works as a backup if your tablet is signed into a Google account, even if Samsung Find Mobile is not set up.
- If your tablet is offline or the battery is dead, the last known location may still appear but will not update until the device reconnects.
- Setting up location services and keeping your tablet's software current makes tracking more reliable.
Set up Samsung Find Mobile before you need it
To use Samsung Find Mobile, your tablet must be registered with a Samsung account before it goes missing. During initial setup, Samsung prompts you to sign in with a Samsung account and asks whether to enable Find Mobile. If you skipped this step, you can still register now by going to Settings > Accounts and backup > Accounts > Add account and signing in with a Samsung account.
Once your account is linked, make sure location services are turned on. Go to Settings > Location and toggle it to On. Your tablet will then send its location to Samsung's servers whenever it connects to the internet. Without location services enabled, Find Mobile cannot pinpoint your tablet's position.
Check that your tablet is set to stay signed into your Samsung account. Some tablets sign out automatically after a period of inactivity, which would prevent Find Mobile from working. You can verify this in Settings > Accounts and backup > Accounts.
Use Google Find My Device as a backup method
If you did not set up Samsung Find Mobile, Google Find My Device offers a second way to locate your tablet. This service works on any Android tablet signed into a Google account. Visit findmymobile.google.com (or search "Find My Device" in Google) and sign in with the Google account on your tablet.
Google Find My Device displays your tablet's location on a map, lets you play a sound to help you find it, and allows you to lock or erase the device remotely if it has been stolen. The service works the same way as Samsung Find Mobile — your tablet must be powered on and connected to the internet for real-time tracking.
Many Samsung tablets have both services available. If one is not working, try the other. Having both set up gives you more options if your tablet goes missing.
Check your home network if the tablet is nearby but offline
If your tablet is in your home but the battery died or Wi-Fi is turned off, neither Find Mobile nor Find My Device will show its current location. In this case, look for your tablet manually in the places you use it most: bedside tables, couches, kitchen counters, and near charging cables.
If you remember using it recently, retrace your steps. Check under cushions, in bags, and on shelves where it might have been set down. If your tablet has a distinctive case or cover, that visual marker can speed up the search.
Once you find it, plug it in to charge. When it powers back on and reconnects to Wi-Fi, both Samsung Find Mobile and Google Find My Device will update its location and confirm it is online.
Enable remote lock and erase if your tablet may be stolen
If you believe your tablet has been stolen rather than straightforward misplaced, both Samsung Find Mobile and Google Find My Device let you lock or erase the device remotely. This protects your personal data if you cannot recover the tablet.
In Samsung Find Mobile, select your tablet and choose Lock my mobile to set a new PIN that only you know. This prevents anyone else from using the tablet. If you want to erase all data, choose Erase my mobile — this removes all photos, files, and accounts from the device permanently.
Google Find My Device offers the same options under find your device. Keep in mind that once you erase a tablet, you cannot track it anymore, so use this option only as a last resort when you are certain the tablet is gone.
Make sure your tablet stays findable going forward
After you locate your tablet, take steps to prevent losing it again. Enable location services permanently in Settings > Location and leave them on. This uses a small amount of battery but makes tracking reliable.
Keep your Samsung and Google accounts signed in and active on your tablet. Periodically check that both Find Mobile services are still enabled by visiting their websites and confirming your tablet appears on the map.
Consider attaching a physical tracking tag like an AirTag or Tile to your tablet case if you travel frequently or tend to misplace devices. These tags work alongside the digital tracking methods and can help you find your tablet even if the battery is dead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my tablet is turned off or has no battery?
Neither Samsung Find Mobile nor Google Find My Device can track a powered-off tablet in real time. However, both services show the last known location where your tablet was online. Once you charge and power it back on, the location will update within a few minutes of reconnecting to the internet.
Can I track my Samsung tablet if I did not set up a Samsung account?
You can still use Google Find My Device if your tablet is signed into a Google account. If neither account is set up, you cannot track the tablet remotely. Set up both accounts now to prepare for future situations.
Does Samsung Find Mobile work without Wi-Fi?
Yes, if your tablet has a cellular data plan, Samsung Find Mobile works over mobile networks. If your tablet is Wi-Fi only, it needs to be connected to a Wi-Fi network for tracking to work.
Can I track my tablet if someone else is using it?
Yes. As long as the tablet remains signed into your Samsung or Google account and has an internet connection, you can see its location and trigger an alarm or lock it remotely, regardless of who is holding it.
What should I do if Find Mobile shows my tablet in an unfamiliar location?
If the location is far from where you last remember using it, your tablet may have been taken. Use the remote lock feature when ready to prevent access, then contact local police and your tablet's manufacturer to report the theft.