Life360: how to track your family
How to ask someone to check in on Life360?
- There is no in-app check-in button on Life360.
- However, if the person you want to ask a check-in is your circle, you can send them a message within the app.
- Alternatively, if you are not in a circle, you can always send them an old fashion text message to request check-in.
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Request a check in on Life360
There is no in app check in button on Life360. But if you are in a circle, you can simply send them a message from within Life360 to request check in. Alternately you can always send them an old fashion text message to request check in as well.
The Check In button on Life360
There is no in app check in button on Life360. The only time you can have a location check in is from the web link on your phone that you get when opening up the app. This link opens up a new tab and from there you can check in to your location.
Life360 tells you when someone checks your location
Life360 tells you when someone checks your location. If you have chosen to share your location with someone within the app, we will send you a notification whenever they do so. You or the person checking your location can turn off the notifications at any time by changing your settings within the app.
Invite someone to your Life360
You can invite people to your Life360 by sending an email, text message, or using the Android app.
Life360 invites last
Life360 invites last for 1 year. The invitees must accept your invite within that time frame.
Life360 tracks if phone is off
Life360 does not track your phone when it is turned off. You’ll receive notifications if you have the app open, or if you added the contact in your Life360 app.
Telling if someone is active on Life360
You can use Life360 to see if someone is active on Life360 by checking their status. To do this, tap your profile name at the top of the screen, scroll down and tap “My Family.” Select the person whose status you want to check and then tap the green car icon in their circle.
The cons of Life360
The biggest con of Life360 is the fact that a phone must be connected to an account. This can be an issue if a cell phone is lost, stolen, or powered off. There have also been reports of unexpected charges on credit cards due to in-app purchases made without authorization by minors.
