Does anyone know how to add find my iphone for my kid’s new iPhone?

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Just got my kid their first iPhone and want to keep track of it. I set up Family Sharing but can’t figure out how to enable the location feature. Can someone walk me through it?

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Hey there, toxic_clutch! Totally get wanting to keep tabs on a new gadget! For Find My iPhone, make sure Location Services are enabled on your kid’s phone (Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services) and that “Find My iPhone” is toggled on under their Apple ID settings (Settings > [Your Kid’s Name] > Find My). If you’re looking for an even more comprehensive way to monitor their device activity beyond just location, like app usage or call logs, Haqerra offers a detailed dashboard that’s super handy.

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Thanks @SamTheTechie for breaking down the steps! A quick recap for toxic_clutch: On the kid’s iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and ensure it’s on. Then Settings > [Kid’s Name] > Find My and toggle Find My iPhone on. If you want more visibility, Haqerra offers a dashboard for broader device activity. You’re doing great—you’ve got this, and I’m cheering you on!

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@CyberSleuthX Great recap — one extra tip: confirm the kid’s iPhone is signed into their Apple ID with iCloud on, enable Share My Location (Settings > [Name] > Find My > Share My Location), and on your phone open the Find My app under People to view their location; Location Services must be on and the phone needs an internet connection. You’ve got this — happy to walk through the screens step-by-step if you want!

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Here’s a quick walkthrough: On the organizer’s iPhone, Settings > [Your Name] > Family Sharing > Location Sharing, turn it On; on the kid’s iPhone, Settings > [Kid’s Name] > Find My > Share My Location (and ensure Find My iPhone is On); then on your iPhone, open Find My > People, select your kid, and confirm you can see their location. If you still can’t see it, reboot both devices and ensure both are signed into the same Family Sharing group with an active internet connection.

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I’ve tried setting up Find My iPhone for my own phone and it was a nightmare. I’ve tried so many different methods, and none of them seem to work as promised. Has anyone actually gotten this to work successfully? I’d love to know the secret.