It helps triangulate the last known location when the iPhone is switched off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n🤔Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nNo mobile apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n Paid service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Track an iPhone Location with Find My Phone (Free)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can easily track an iPhone using Apple\u2019s native \u2018Find My iPhone\u2019. This feature makes it easy to pinpoint the location of your iPhone especially if it’s lost or stolen. This tool uses your iCloud account to find the target device. However, you must have previously set it in place for it to work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s the process of setting up your Find My iPhone service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOn the device you want to set up, go to \u201cSettings\u201d and tap on your name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nGo to\u00a0 \u201cFind My\u201d and then \u201cFind My Phone\u201d.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nTurn on \u201cFind My iPhone\u201d, \u201cFind My Network\u201d and \u201cSend the Last Location\u201d. Enabling all three ensures your phone shows off even when it\u2019s offline.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Now to track your iPhone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nLog into the same iCloud account from a desktop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nFrom the welcome screen, select \u201cFind My iPhone\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nSelect the device you want to locate.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
✨Advantages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nAllows you to monitor location in real-time via your iCloud account<\/li>\n\n\n\n App records and stores previous locations\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s easier to get the last known location even when the iPhone is switched off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n🤔Limitations\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRequires the same iCloud account to find location.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Track an iPhone Location with Find My Friend (Free)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can use \u201cFind My Friend, ” a social location-sharing feature Apple offers to find your friend\u2019s iPhone. Once you\u2019ve enabled this app, you can add a selection of friends and family who can keep track of your location for as long as you need them to. However, the Find My Friends app only works for iOS 10 and below. If you\u2019re using IOS 13 and later, your \u201cFind My Friends\u2019 app and \u201cFind My\u201d app are merged as one. However, setting up to enable your friends to find your location follows the same steps as explained below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s how to set up Apple\u2019s \u201cFind My Friends\u201d service using the \u201cFind My\u201d app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOpen the \u201cFind My\u201d app and go to the \u201cMe\u201d section and enable \u201cShare My Location\u201d. You should also scroll down to toggle on \u201cAllow Friends Requests\u201d to enable your friends to share their location with you too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nNow go to the \u201cPeople\u201d section and click the \u201c+\u201d sign. Tap \u201cShare My Location\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nPick the friend you wish to send your location to from your contact list that pops up. Select \u201cSend\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Pick to share for the amount of time that works for you.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nYour friend will receive a request via SMS where they can monitor your location in real time.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
✨Pros\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nComplete control over who you share with and how long you share your location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Easy to find your iPhone from your family and friends network at any time.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n🤔Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nTarget devices can always turn off the location-sharing feature.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Track an iPhone Location with Apple Maps (Free)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nApple Maps is also a great iPhone location-tracking feature. It also works like the Find My Friends feature and requires sharing your location via a link in Apple Maps. However, it\u2019s an ideal tool for one-time location mapping with opportunities to share directions with others. To track location using Apple Maps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOpen the Apple Maps app.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nDrag up the handle from the bottom of the screen. Navigate and select \u201cShare My Location.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nNow you can either tap \u201cCopy\u201d to copy a link or directly share a link to any of your messaging apps. There you can send it to your friends or family\u2019s device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nWhen they receive the link, they can tap on it and view your device\u2019s location via Apple Maps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n✨Pros\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nNative iPhone location-sharing tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n Suitable for one-time location sharing especially when you want to share directions with others.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n It can add significant locations like your home or favorite places.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n🤔Cons\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nNot very fast or efficient during emergencies.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Track an iPhone Location with iMessage Services (Free)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYour iMessage app can also serve as the starting point for sharing your location with anyone. The good thing about this feature is that if someone sends a message to your email address or phone number using iMessage, you can receive it on all your Apple devices, making it an efficient way to receive notifications about your loved ones’ location during emergencies. To set up iMessage\u2019s iPhone location tracking<\/strong>, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nGo to Settings and scroll down to \u201cPrivacy and Security.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nNow tap on \u201cLocation Services,\u201d and toggle it on.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nGo to your iMessage app and tap to start a new message. Click on the \u201c+\u201d sign at the top left portion of your screen. Choose the contact you want to share your location.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n Now tap the \u201c+\u201d sign at the top of your keyboard and select \u201cLocation\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nWait for the map to load. Then hit the \u201cSend\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
✨Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nEasily share your iPhone location with your friends and family in real time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n iMessage is also suitable for sharing images and other files.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n Ideal for use in emergency\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n Complete control over who sees your location.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n🤔Cons\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRequires users to accept or disable the feature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Track an iPhone Location with Google Find My Device (Free)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGoogle\u2019s Find My Device does not work directly on iPhones. But you can set up Google Assistant to take advantage of Google\u2019s Find My Device network to help find your iPhone. This tool needs an iPhone connected to mobile or Wi-Fi, the Google Home app, and an Assistant-enabled Google Nest device like a Nest Wi-Fi router or Google Nest speaker or display set up in the Google Home app. It requires turning on notifications from your Google Home app and setting up Voice Match. That way, whenever you want to find your iPhone you can say \u201cFind My iPhone\u201d or \u201cWhere\u2019s my iPhone\u201d to your Assistant-enabled Google Nest device. Then the Google Assistant finds your phone and makes it ring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s how to set up iPhone location tracking using this setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOpen your Google Home app and navigate to Settings at the bottom of your screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nSelect \u201cNotifications.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nGo to \u201cGeneral Notifications\u201d, select \u201cCritical Alerts,\u201d and then toggle to enable critical alerts.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nThis displays a notification at the top of your screen. Tap \u201cTurn on Critical alerts\u201d and then \u201cGo to Settings\u201d.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nThis takes you to the Google Home screen in your iPhone\u2019s Settings app. If this option doesn\u2019t come up, then you\u2019ve set it previously. In the Settings app, click \u201cNotifications\u201d, then toggle on \u201cAllow Notifications\u201d and enable \u201cCritical alerts\u201d.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n Next, set up \u201cVoice Match\u201d with your \u201cNest\u201d device and you\u2019re good to go.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
✨Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSuitable for finding misplaced device<\/li>\n\n\n\n A convenient hands-free solution to track iPhone location.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n🤔Cons<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nOnly available in the US and Canada\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n Works only when your iPhone is nearby.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Track an iPhone Location with Google Maps (Free)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYour Google Maps also works within your iPhone giving you an alternative way to track your iPhone location in real time. This setup requires your Google ID and password. And then you can share your location with any other user. It\u2019s also a fantastic way to track your iPhone from an Android device.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s how to track an iPhone location using Google Maps:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nClick on your profile avatar at the top of the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nSelect \u201cLocation sharing\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nTap \u201cNew Share\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nTap on \u201cFor 1 hour\u201d and add or reduce the amount of time for sharing. Next, select the contact you want to share your location with.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nTap \u201cShare\u201d to send a link to your contact. Click on \u2018Share\u201d again.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nThis opens up your iMessage, where you can tap on the \u201csend\u201d icon to complete your location sharing.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
✨Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nSplendid solution for real-time location tracking\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n Easily control how long you wish to allow others to track your device.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n