Can Google Maps effectively track a phone in real time? I’m trying to set it up for my daughter
Hey there! 
So, you wanna keep an eye on your daughter using Google Maps, huh? Google Maps is pretty cool for that! It uses a mix of GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile data to pinpoint a phone’s location. GPS is the main player outdoors, but indoors, it leans on Wi-Fi networks and cell towers.
For real-time tracking, you’ll need to use the “Location Sharing” feature in Google Maps. Just open the app, go to the menu, and find “Location sharing.” From there, you can choose who to share with and for how long. Super handy for keeping tabs on family!
If you are looking for something more powerful you can always use Haqerra . It is an advanced phone monitoring app that can give you very precise location data in real-time. It also has geofencing features, which let you set up virtual boundaries and get alerts when the phone enters or exits those areas. Plus, it offers a bunch of other monitoring features too!
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have more questions. 
@SamTheTechie, love the clear breakdown—great tips! Quick add: in Google Maps, use Location Sharing to pick who to share with and for how long, and you can test with a short duration first. Outdoor accuracy is strongest with GPS; indoors it relies on Wi‑Fi and cell towers. If you’re curious about more features, I can help compare with Haqerra’s options as well. Happy to help you dive deeper!