To locate an Amazon Fire tablet, you must have previously enabled "Find Your Tablet" and Location Services in the tablet's settings, and the device must be powered on and connected to Wi-Fi. Because Amazon Fire tablets rely on Wi-Fi positioning rather than GPS, the location shown will be approximate, not precise enough for outdoor navigation.
Before you start: prerequisites to locate your Amazon Fire tablet
Before you can locate your Amazon Fire tablet, two settings must have been turned on ahead of time: "Find Your Tablet" and Location Services. Without these enabled, the tablet cannot be tracked. To enable "Find Your Tablet," swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings, then tap "Settings" > "Device" or "Device Options" > "Find My Kindle" or "Find Your Tablet." To turn on Location Services, go to the home screen, swipe down the quick action panel, tap the Settings (cog-shaped) icon, tap "Location-based Services," and toggle it to "On." The tablet also needs to be powered on and connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network for location tracking to work. Keep in mind that Amazon Fire tablets do not typically come with a GPS tracking chip, so they rely on less precise Wi-Fi positioning for location. This means the map will show an approximate area, not a street address. If you need to provide proof of ownership to Amazon support, first find serial number on Amazon Fire tablet in the settings menu. If you are unsure which model you own, you can find out what kind of tablet you have to confirm the exact menu names.
Method 1: use your Amazon account to find your tablet on a map
This is the primary digital method to locate your Amazon Fire tablet. Log in to your Amazon account on a computer or phone, go to the "Manage Your Content and Devices" page (amazon.com/mycd or amazon.com/mydevices), click the "Devices" tab, select your Fire tablet, and then choose "Find Your Tablet." Amazon will generate a map showing the approximate location of your device. This map gives you a general idea of where the tablet is, which is especially helpful if you left it at a friend's house or in another building.
Method 2: sound a remote alarm when the tablet is nearby
If you believe the tablet is somewhere in your home, use the "Remote Alarm" action from the same "Manage Your Content and Devices" page. From the "Device Actions" menu, select "Remote Alarm" to make the tablet sound an alarm for two minutes or until dismissed. This loud ring is ideal for finding it in the house, whether it is wedged between couch cushions or slipped under a bed.
Method 3: ask Alexa to ring your fire tablet
Using an Echo device or the Alexa app, you can trigger an audible alert on the lost device. Simply say "Alexa, find my Fire tablet" to make the tablet ring. This works best when the tablet is within earshot and connected to Wi-Fi. It is a hands-free way to locate the tablet without needing to log into your Amazon account on another device.
What to do if your tablet is offline or the location is unavailable
If the device is not connected to a network or is turned off, Amazon will continue trying to reach it for three days and will send an email regarding the success or failure. During this waiting period, you can still use other remote features from the "Manage Your Content and Devices" page. "Remote Lock" lets you set a lock screen password, and "Remote Factory Reset" erases all data to protect your information. These options give you time to secure your account while Amazon attempts to locate the tablet.
Lost or stolen? secure your device and account
If your tablet has been stolen, contact local law enforcement for assistance and do not attempt to retrieve the device yourself using "Find Your Tablet." Additionally, contacting Amazon Customer Service can help mark the device as lost/stolen, which prevents it from being registered to another Amazon account. If you deregister the device from your Amazon account, it prevents content access and purchases but does not remove personal information like photos or side-loaded documents from the device itself. For complete security, use the Remote Factory Reset option to wipe the tablet remotely.
