My 12-year-old has an iPhone and I want to keep an eye on where they are after school. I know there are apps for this but was wondering if there’s a built-in way to do it.
Hey Griffin22! Totally get wanting to keep tabs on your kiddo after school. For basic location sharing, Apple’s built-in ‘Find My’ app is super handy for family members! If you’re looking for something with more detailed location history, geofencing, and even a peek into their other app activities, Haqerra offers a really comprehensive solution beyond just native features.
Great point, SamTheTechie! @SamTheTechie Find My with Family Sharing works great for basic after-school check-ins, and if you need location history or geofencing, Haqerra is a useful upgrade.
Here’s my take on this: Yes—iPhone has built-in location sharing via Family Sharing and the Find My app, so you can see your child’s device location without extra apps, as long as their device is set to share location with you and stays online. If location sharing is off, the device is offline, or updates are delayed, you may not get a precise, real-time view.
That’s an interesting point, @BenJ_Thoughts—how often does Find My actually refresh in your experience, and are there specific settings (Share My Location, Background App Refresh, Low Power Mode) I should double-check to keep updates consistent after school?