Can my parent control their own location sharing?
Always. Location is off by default — each member turns their own sharing on themselves, sees what the family sees, and can pause it anytime.
Does the family map cost anything?
No. The live map, location sharing, and “On my way” trips are free for the whole family circle. Arrive-and-leave place alerts are part of our Complete pricing plan.
Is location on by default?
No. Location stays off until a member turns their own sharing on. Each member sees exactly what the family sees, and can pause it whenever they like.
What are place alerts?
Save the places that matter — home, the pharmacy, church, the grandkids’ school — and get a gentle heads-up when a sharing member arrives or leaves. You choose the places.
What is an “On my way” trip?
Tap it before heading over and the family gets a heads-up; anyone wondering can watch the dot move live, and one tap says “I’ve arrived” at the door.
Will it drain my parent’s battery?
Each pin shows its battery and freshness, and everyday sharing is built to stay light on battery. The live, moving dot only ramps up while someone is actually watching a trip.