Releasing today, FindMyChromebooks helps school IT administrators locate and recover lost and stolen Chromebooks. The service is $1 per device per year with a $200 annual minimum.
FindMyChromebooks account setup is instant by linking to the school Google Admin console. While searching for missing devices, administrators can either lock or allow continued use on the lost device.
When linked to the Google Admin console, FindMyChromebooks automatically imports the inventory of all Chromebooks and sets up users. To search, administrators place the device into “Lost Mode” with options including the ability to display a custom lost message with return instructions. Administrators can locate the device on a map or view captured screen images or IP Addresses.
