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Find-My alternatives (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by HumanPerson@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Hello. I just got a google pixel with grapheneos, and would like a way to use Apple's find-my or something similar with family members who still use Apple. I would like something open source that can either proxy my location to Find My or serve as an alternative. I know these apps and services are inherently not private but I do need it so please don't be the guy to say "just don't use it," I would if it were an option. Thanks.

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[–] h3ndrik@feddit.de 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I have a related question: Does anyone know an alternative to the AirTags? I suppose we need to wait for the Google alternative they're already working on? But I somehow expect google services are needed on the device to make it work.

I know there are some bluetooth ones out there. But they only work in close proximity. And I once tried one and it needed a new coin cell battery every 6 weeks...

[–] HumanPerson@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know tiles exist but I don't know if they are better than Apple's stuff with regard to privacy. They do work on Android though.

[–] h3ndrik@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

I found something by Samsung, called a Galaxy SmartTag. They don't seem to include privacy at all and only work with Samsung smartphones. So they won't talk to my trusty de-googled GrapheneOS Pixel phone. But people expect Google to release their own alternative soon. I don't think we know any details about them yet. I was just thinking... People seem to like the AirTags and they sell well. I could also find some use-cases for a (proper) Find-My network. Guess we're going to find out soon. I think in theory there is nothing against end-to-end encrypting the location data. But I doubt Google chooses privacy as their unique selling point.