Join the Locate Disabled ChromeOS Devices TT
Hi everyone,
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join a new Trusted Tester (TT) program for a high-priority recovery feature: Locate Disabled ChromeOS Devices.
Managing a fleet of devices is simple until one goes missing. This first-party solution provides IT administrators with a built-in way to track lost or stolen hardware without relying on third-party extensions.
What is the Feature?
Currently, finding the physical location of a lost Chromebook requires complex workarounds. This new feature allows administrators to capture the approximate geolocation (via Wi-Fi/Cellular signals) of a managed device only after it has been disabled.
This pilot allows you to:
- Trigger Remote Location: Use a native "Locate" command directly from the device details page in the Admin Console.
- Maintain Privacy: Tracking is strictly tied to "Disabled" mode—admins cannot track active users, and a lock screen notification informs users when location is being accessed.
- Automate Recovery Alerts: Configure email notifications to be alerted the moment a missing device checks in online.
- Ensure Data Security: Location data is automatically deleted 24 hours after a device is re-enabled.
By integrating tracking directly into the Admin Console with non-negotiable privacy guardrails, we are offering the visibility you need without compromising user trust. For more information, head on over to our Product Hub for a blog post on this Trusted Tester.
How to Apply
If you are an administrator and would like to be included in this Trusted Tester program to test the Locate Disabled ChromeOS Devices feature and provide feedback, simply post a comment below to express your interest!
We will reach out to you directly with the next steps.
