How to Stay Connected with Your Loved Ones with Life360 and Apple Watch

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As parents, we all want to keep our children safe and secure. With the introduction of the Apple Watch, it’s now easier than ever to do just that. Life360 is an app that provides peace of mind for parents by offering real-time location tracking of their child’s whereabouts.

Now with the integration of the Apple Watch, parents can take advantage of the built-in GPS tracking feature to see their child’s location at all times. This is especially useful for those moments when your child gets lost or wanders off. With Life360 on Apple Watch, you can quickly locate your little one and get them back home safely.

In addition to GPS tracking, Life360 also offers other features such as notifications when a family member leaves or arrives at a specific place and group chat so you can stay connected with everyone in your family. What’s more is that if any of your friends or family members use an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch SE, or Series 4 or later and share their locations with you, they will appear on a map so you can quickly see where they are.

Life360 on Apple Watch is an easy way to keep track of your loved ones and give yourself peace of mind. So if you have an Apple Watch and want to stay connected with your family while still keeping them safe, be sure to download Life360 today!

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Does Life360 Work with Apple Watch?

At this time, Life360 does offer limited support for Apple Watch. The app does not take full advantage of the LTE capabilities of the Watch or provide the same functionality as the iPhone app. While Life360 may display notifications on some other brands of smartwatches, we do not provide support for these devices.

Tracking Children with Apple Watch

Yes, you can track your child with an Apple Watch. The built-in GPS tracking feature allows parents to see their child’s location at all times. You can set up the tracking feature on your Apple Watch or on the companion app on your iPhone, allowing you to access real-time location information. Additionally, you can also receive notifications if your child moves out of a designated area that you have predetermined. This feature is an invaluable tool for keeping kids safe and providing peace of mind for parents.

Using Apple Watch as a GPS Tracker

To use your Apple Watch as a GPS tracker, you will first need to turn on route tracking. To do this, go to the Settings app on your iPhone, then tap Privacy > Location Services. Turn location services on and select Apple Watch Workout. Then set ‘While Using the App’ for both Maps and Workout.

Once you have route tracking enabled, you can start the Workout app on your Apple Watch and select the Outdoor Run option. The Watch will then display a map of your surroundings and track your progress as you run or walk. You can also access other features like tracking your speed and pace, monitoring your heart rate, and setting goals for time or distance traveled.

Tracking Children with Smart Watches

Yes, you can track your child with a GPS smartwatch. The watch allows you to track your child’s whereabouts, ensuring they’re safe and within range. By using the parental control app, you can approve all watch contacts and block unknown numbers, giving you peace of mind and protecting your child from strangers. You can also set up geofencing, so if your child goes beyond the predetermined area, you will receive an alert.

Can Apple Watch Track Location Without an iPhone?

Yes, an Apple Watch can track location without an iPhone. The built-in GPS feature allows you to accurately get distance and speed information while outdoors without needing to be connected to a phone. This works even if your Apple Watch isn’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular networks. You can also use the Maps app on your Apple Watch to get directions and view your current location.

Tracking a Child’s Location Using an Apple Watch

To track your child’s Apple Watch location, open the built-in app Find People on the Apple Watch. This will display your child’s precise location on a map. You can then get directions to their location and send messages directly from the app. If you want to keep track of other contacts, you can designate them too. Additionally, you can also set up notifications when your child enters or exits certain locations as well as receive alerts if they wander outside an area that you have designated as safe.

Does Life360 Notify Users When Their Location is Checked?

No, Life360 does not tell you when someone checks your location. However, it does allow you to monitor each other’s real-time location information on a private map. You can also set up automated alerts so that you will be notified when someone arrives or leaves a destination through the Life360 Circle feature.

Tracking and Apple Watch When Location is Shared with Someone

Yes, you can track an Apple Watch if you share your location with someone. With location sharing enabled, family members can view your location in the Find My app and Messages. In watchOS 6 or later, they can also see your location in the Find People app. If your device is lost or stolen, you can ask a family member to use the Find My app to help you locate it.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Life360 is a great app for parents looking to keep their children safe and connected. The Apple Watch provides a great way to stay connected and monitor your child’s location at all times. The built-in GPS tracking feature allows parents to see their child’s location in real time, giving them peace of mind that their child is safe and sound. While Life360 does not currently offer full functionality on the Apple Watch, it still provides an invaluable service for those looking to keep their family secure.

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James Walker

James Walker has a deep passion for technology and is our in-house enthusiastic editor. He graduated from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and loves to test the latest gadgets and play with older software (something we’re still trying to figure out about himself). Hailing from Iowa, United States, James loves cats and is an avid hiker in his free time.