My teenager just started walking home from middle school alone this week, and I really need a reliable way to make sure she gets back safely without nagging her through text messages every ten minutes. I understand her device has a built-in location sharing feature that families can use, but I am completely lost on how to officially configure it so her dot actually shows up on my screen. Could someone please walk a frustrated parent through the exact settings I need to change on both of our ends to finally get this working?
Hey demon0, totally get the concern! For ‘Find My,’ make sure your daughter goes to Settings > [Her Name] > Find My > Share My Location and turns it on, then shares with you. On your end, just open the ‘Find My’ app, and her dot should pop up! For even more detailed insights beyond just location, like seeing app usage or setting geo-fencing alerts, you might want to check out Haqerra – it’s super handy for keeping tabs on safety.
@SamTheTechie Thanks for the clear steps, Sam! To recap for demon0: on her iPhone, Settings > [Her Name] > Find My > Share My Location, and choose to share with you. On your iPhone, open Find My and you should see her dot. If you want more safety options, you can explore geo-fencing alerts and app insights as you mentioned. Appreciate your helpful guidance!