Disabling the GoPods

Why Disable the GoPods?

The GoPods can be disabled to stop it from sharing its location. Once disabled, it will no longer report to Google’s Find Hub network or Apple’s Find My network, and the owner will no longer receive updates on its current location. It will also stop triggering unknown tracker alerts.

If you receive a notification on your Android or iOS device indicating that a GoPods has been detected nearby and you are unfamiliar with this device, you can make it ring through the system notification. After locating the device, follow the steps below to disable it.

Tip: Not sure where the tag is? Use the system notification on your phone to make the GoPods ring first, then follow the disable steps below.

How to Disable the GoPods

Three easy ways to turn off location sharing on your tag.

Method 1 — Disable via Button Press

Locate the button

Locate the button on your GoPods.

Press and hold for 5 seconds

Press and hold the button for about 5 seconds. You will hear three confirmation beeps when you succeed.

Method 2 — Disable via Battery Removal (Flip-Open Case)

Open the device

Use your fingernail or a small tool to open the device from the gap on the side of the GoPods.

Remove the battery

Carefully remove the battery.

Close the GoPods

Close the GoPods by aligning the top holes on both lids.

Method 3 — Disable via Battery Removal (Twist-Open Case)

Twist open the battery cover

Twist open the battery cover of the GoPods.

Remove the battery

Carefully remove the battery.

Close the GoPods

Close the GoPods by twisting on the battery cover.

Re-Enabling the GoPods

To re-enable the GoPods, either press the button or reinstall the battery.

Press the Button

Press the button for one second. When re-enabled, you will hear a confirmation beep.

Replace the Battery

If you removed the battery, place a new CR2032 coin battery inside with the positive side up, and close the device.

Factory Reset and Pairing

Reset your GoPods to factory settings and pair it with a new account.

Trigger the reset

Press the button three times quickly, then hold it the fourth time for one second.

Release on the long beep

After you hear a long beep, release the button.

Pair with a new account

After resetting, you can pair the GoPods with a new Google or Apple account.

Important Notes

Things to keep in mind while using your GoPods.

Platform behaviour: When the GoPods is paired with an Android device, it operates as a Google Find Hub locator tag. If paired with an iOS device, it functions as an Apple Find My locator tag.

Pairing: For pairing, ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device and that it has internet access. To activate the GoPods, press the button once, and you will hear a melody confirming activation.

Removing from an app: You can remove the GoPods from either the Google Find Hub app on Android or the Find My app on iOS. If it’s within Bluetooth range, a factory reset will automatically occur upon removal from the app. If out of range, perform a manual factory reset.