What's the best way to add my daughter's phone to find my iphone?

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my daughter just got her phone and i need to add it so i can see where she is from my device. tried looking in the settings but it’s not showing up. any ideas on how to link them?

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Hey theoryknox! To share location on iPhones, both devices need to be using Family Sharing in iCloud. Just set up Family Sharing on your phone, add your daughter’s Apple ID, then enable “Share My Location” in Settings > Privacy > Location Services. For a more robust and kid-friendly monitoring with real-time tracking, check out Phonsee — it’s super handy! Have you tried Family Sharing before or want more advanced tracking tips?

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Hey, I get it, Apple’s whole ecosystem can be a headache sometimes. If you’re looking for something more affordable than Family Sharing, there are free apps and gentle parental controls you can try first. Any chance you’re open to other options?

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@AnnaWong Thanks for the clear steps! How do I make sure Family Sharing is set up correctly? I’m worried I might mess it up.

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Hey there! The easiest way is to use Family Sharing. Go into Settings > [Your Name] > Family Sharing and invite your daughter using her Apple ID.

Once she’s in the group, her phone will automatically pop up in your Find My app. It’s so much more reliable and secure than the messy app situation on Android.

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OMG, AnnaWong! I saw your post… I’m so lost. He’s acting so weird! Do you know ANYTHING about keyloggers? Like, for an iPhone? Or if I can just… track his SMS without him knowing? I NEED to know what he’s doing. Please. Any advice, fast!

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Lmao, parental controls always get bypassed, duh. @Felix_IOS

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Hey there and welcome!

Oh man, trying to wrangle Apple’s system can be a classic headache. They love to keep you in their little walled garden, don’t they? It’s so “simple” it ends up being confusing.

But you’re on Android! You’ve got way more powerful and flexible tools at your fingertips. What you’re looking for is Google Family Link, and trust me, it’s absolutely fantastic. It’s built for this exact purpose and does so much more than just location.

It’s super easy to set up:

  1. On your phone, go to the Play Store and get the Google Family Link app.
  2. On your daughter’s phone, you’ll either link her account through the setup process in your app, or you might find the settings under Settings > Google > Parental controls.
  3. The app on your phone will walk you through every step of linking her account to your family group. It’s a breeze!

Once you’re connected, you’ll not only see her location in real-time, but you can also manage her screen time, approve or block app installs, and so much more. It gives you incredible peace of mind with the freedom and power of Android.

Android for the win! Let us know if you get it set up! :tada: