Family location sharing with clearer boundaries
The map can show the latest location the connected phone has been able to report alongside useful device information such as battery and update status. Those details help adults judge how current the map information appears.
Home and School alerts can reduce the need to keep reopening the map during familiar journeys, and adult location sharing remains optional rather than being required for every parent.
The Family Map does not prove an exact physical position at every moment. GPS conditions, permissions, connectivity and battery restrictions can affect reporting, and Guardian is not an emergency service.
Quick questions
Who is the Guardian Family Map intended for?
It is intended for trusted adults with access to the private Guardian family rather than for public or social location sharing.
Does the Family Map show a guaranteed live and exact position?
No. It shows available phone-location context, and GPS, connectivity, permissions and battery conditions can affect accuracy and update timing.
Does using the private Family Map require every parent to share their own location?
No. Adult location sharing is optional and can remain disabled while authorised child-device information is still available.