Clap to find your phone
Practical setup for fewer missed and accidental alerts
Start with two claps
Two distinct claps with a short pause are easier to separate from doors, dropped objects, television, and typing. One clap is faster but more likely to match another sharp sound; three claps are stricter.
Test where the phone usually sits
A drawer, thick bag, soft sofa, or another room can absorb sharp sounds. Run the quick test from a realistic distance before relying on the finder.
Adjust sensitivity slowly
If claps are missed, raise sensitivity one step. If music or household sounds trigger alerts, lower it or require another clap. Use the “That wasn’t my clap or whistle” action to record a local false-alarm count without saving audio.
What this is not
This is not GPS tracking, remote tracking, or a way to find a phone anywhere. It helps when the Android phone is nearby enough to hear your clap.