'Where are you?': Location sharing with Verizon Family
From sharing locations to setting up geofences, Verizon Family takes the stress out of juggling the day-to-day family logistics.
These days, family is who you share your locations with. And with so many location-sharing apps around, the Verizon Family app provides something extra: peace of mind. With Verizon Family, you can see your child’s location, even when the GPS setting is turned off on their phone, providing an extra layer of visibility to help you stay connected.**
Easy set up, too.
Here’s how it works: Set up profiles through the app, designating roles.
- Guardian—the primary account holder
- Dependent—your kids
- Member—trusted friends, extended family and loved ones who enable the GPS settings on their phones
Once linked, everyone’s location can be viewed from a single dashboard—no frantic texting required.
Text less. Know more.
Still wondering how the Verizon Family app might actually make your family gatherings less stressful? Picture this:
- Did they leave for the airport? Want to know if your college freshman left for the airport without them fumbling for their phone to text you? Instead of texting, check the app’s dashboard for their location.
- Meet them at the door: Set up a geofence—a virtual boundary around your home or gathering spot—and get an alert when Aunt Jenny’s car pulls into your neighborhood. That way, you can greet her at the door instead of frantically checking your texts.
- Safe Walk, all the way home: For kids walking home after a party or grandparents navigating dark roads at night, the app’s Safe Walk feature tracks their route in real time, and they’ll know you’re keeping a virtual eye on them. You’ll also know when they’ve arrived safely without needing to send a dozen “Are you there yet?” texts.
How to start sharing locations with the Verizon Family app
Download Verizon Family to your phone and invite family members. Dependents install the Verizon Family Companion app, while others use the main Verizon Family app. Within minutes, everyone’s connected.
You can set screen time limits or content filters for your Dependents by upgrading to Verizon Family Plus.
Texts, calls, location—covered
Studies show that today’s families can spend anywhere from 20 to 30 hours a week managing their schedules. But there’s a smarter way to save time, share locations and more—with Verizon Family.
*Verizon postpaid mobile plans include Verizon Family location sharing features at no add’l cost. Verizon Family app download req’d; iOS and Android devices only. Data rates apply.
**If GPS location is turned off, Verizon Family provides estimated location from the wireless network for Verizon devices. Network location is less precise than GPS-based location.
