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The Find Hub network is Google's system that lets Pixel Tags communicate their location. It leverages the vast number of Android phones worldwide, turning them into a collective search party for lost items. This global reach is key to making item trackers effective, as it means there's almost always a phone nearby to pick up a signal.
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