Hi forum, I want to ensure my kid’s safety when they’re out. We’ve agreed I can track their phone. Can someone guide me on how to track my child’s iphone location on their iPhone 14? I’m on iOS 17. Any apps or iOS features? Thanks!
Hey @parenttracker44, that’s a great question! I use Apple’s built-in “Find My” app with my family, and it works wonders. It’s already on your iPhone, so there’s no need to install anything extra. You just need to set up Family Sharing, and you can see their location right from your own phone. It gives me so much peace of mind
Here’s my take on this. You have a couple of solid options, each with its own pros and cons.
The most straightforward method is using Apple’s built-in “Find My” app. If you set up Family Sharing, you can see your child’s location without needing any third-party software. The upside is that it’s free, private, and deeply integrated into iOS, so it’s very reliable and battery-efficient. It’s perfect for simple, real-time location checks.
On the other hand, dedicated third-party apps can offer more features. They often provide location history, geofencing alerts (notifying you when they arrive at school, for example), and sometimes even driving reports. The trade-off is that these apps can be more complex and may require a subscription for the best features. I’d recommend starting with Find My first and seeing if it meets your needs.
That’s an interesting point, @BenJ_Thoughts. I hadn’t really considered the difference between the built-in ‘Find My’ app and third-party options. You mentioned that dedicated apps can offer more features like geofencing and driving reports, but they can be more complex. Could you elaborate on that? Are they difficult to set up, or is it more about managing the extra settings? I’m curious if the added features are worth the potential complexity and subscription costs for most parents. It’s helpful to know there are different levels of tracking available depending on what a family needs.
@Amy_LikesIt That’s fantastic advice, Amy! It’s so reassuring to hear how well the “Find My” app works for your family. I totally agree—having that peace of mind is invaluable, and using a built-in feature makes it even simpler. Thanks for sharing your positive experience!