How to Receive Location Updates from Friends Using Find My on iPhone and iPad

Apple has combined both the Find My Friends andFind My iPhoneand named it as “Find My” in iOS 13 and iPadOS. From a user-experience point of view,  I think it’s a well-thought-out move. While there is hardly anything new in terms of functionality, the app has simplified quite a few things including the option to get location updates from a person. If you wish to keep a track of the location of your friend or loved one to stay in the loop about their whereabouts but aren’t sure how it works, follow along as I show you how you can receive location updates from friends using Find My app on iPhone or iPad.

Receive Location Updates from Friends Using Find My

Receive Location Updates from Friends Using Find My

By default, Find My app sends you everyone’s location updates – even from those with whom you don’t share your location. Just in case, you want to receive alerts only from the ones you share your whereabouts with, there is a way to get it done. With that said, let’s get going!

  1. OpenFind Myapp on your device.

  2. Now, tap onPeopletab and then select the friend you want to receive location updates from.

  3. Next, swipe up your friend’s card to get more information. Tap onAddunderNotifications section.

  4. Next up, choose the“Notify Me”option in the pop-up menu.

That’s it! Going forward, you will receive location updates from the selected friends. If you ever happen to change your mind, all you have to do is come back to the same notification section of the person’s card and then turn it off.

Choose to Receive Location Updates from Everyone or Only with People You Share Your Location

Choose to Receive Location Updates from Everyone or Only with People You Share Your Location

  1. OpenFind Myapp on your iPhone or iPad.

  2. Now, tap onMetab at the bottom right corner.

  3. Next, swipe up from the bottom to reveal more info and then hitReceive Location Updates.

  4. Next up, you have two options:

Select the preferred option and you are ready to go.

Get Location Updates from Friends Using Find My App…

So, that’s how you can keep an eye on the location of your friends. I like the revamped look of the Find My iPhone and Find My Friends. The new app has a more intuitive design that enhances user experience. By the way, which is yourfavorite iOS 13 feature? Is itimproved security and privacy, theredesigned dark mode,  or anything else. Let us know in the comments section below.

Rajesh Mishra

An old school bibliophile who turned a tech nerd out of obsession. When he is not digging into hacks and tracking down stories that are breaking the internet, you may find him reciting poems.

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