Google has a few search cards that let you send some information to an Android phone from your desktop computer. In addition to finding your device, you can send directions, send notes, set alarms and reminders.
Search for [send directions], set a destination and click "Send directions to your phone". In a few seconds, you'll get a notification on your phone. Tap the notification to navigate to your destination using Google Maps on your mobile phone.
When you search for [note to self], you can enter some text and you'll get a similar notification on your mobile device.
Another action card lets you set an alarm on your phone. Just search for [set an alarm] and enter the right time for your alarm.
"You can connect your Android phone to Google, which lets you send information from your computer to your phone," informs a help center article. To use this feature, you need the latest version of the Google app for Android, Google Now cards and notifications need to be enabled, Web & App Activity has to be enabled in Google Account History. Another requirement is to log in to your Google account.
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