Location tracking (android)

[AWatson]

For various reasons I'd like to be able to share my location with my partner so that they can know where I am if and when they need to.

 

Does anyone have any recommended (preferably free) apps that would allow any time lookup of my location data to a third party (with prior permission) on Android? 

 

I'm aware of the privacy concerns with this sort of thing, but personally the peace of mind it would give my partner outweighs those. I know there is an entire debate that could be started around this but that I'm not particularly interested that. I've already decided I am comfortable with it. I would like to keep my data as private as possible from third parties, but accept that might not be possible. 

 

Any advice appreciated! 

 

 

[An0maly_76]

Life360 worked well for me when I was driving semis over-the-road. As an aside, if data and privacy are a concern, you might consider using it on a cheap throwaway burner constantly on charge in your vehicle if you're never very far from it.

Edited April 26, 2022 by An0maly_76
Revised, more info

[Kazooduck]

5 minutes ago, Musty said:

For various reasons I'd like to be able to share my location with my partner so that they can know where I am if and when they need to.

 

Does anyone have any recommended (preferably free) apps that would allow any time lookup of my location data to a third party (with prior permission) on Android? 

 

I'm aware of the privacy concerns with this sort of thing, but personally the peace of mind it would give my partner outweighs those. I know there is an entire debate that could be started around this but that I'm not particularly interested that. I've already decided I am comfortable with it. I would like to keep my data as private as possible from third parties, but accept that might not be possible. 

 

Any advice appreciated! 

 

 

google maps has it, and it totally works on android (a bit finneky on ios), but it has full intergration

[AWatson]

Thanks for the info! 

1 minute ago, An0maly_76 said:

Life360 worked well for me when I was driving semis over-the-road.

Thanks for the info! I accidentally marked it as the solution but happy to hear about alternatives as well :). 

[Kazooduck]

1 minute ago, An0maly_76 said:

Life360 worked well for me when I was driving semis over-the-road.

life360 is paid now D:

[An0maly_76]

1 minute ago, kamonanban said:

life360 is paid now D:

[An0maly_76]

As an aside, OP, if data and privacy are a concern, whatever you end up using, you might consider using it on a cheap throwaway burner constantly on charge in your vehicle if you're never very far from it.

[AWatson]

3 minutes ago, kamonanban said:

google maps has it, and it totally works on android (a bit finneky on ios), but it has full intergration

Huh so I knew I could share my location temporarily on Google maps.  But is it possible to share on a permanent basis (for example with a specified other account)?

[Kazooduck]

1 minute ago, An0maly_76 said:

lol now it has all these "cool" features. mainly designed for driving teens and large families,.

[An0maly_76]

2 minutes ago, Musty said:

Huh so I knew I could share my location temporarily on Google maps.  But is it possible to share on a permanent basis (for example with a specified other account)?

I remember being able to extend the time limit to 3 days when I used it to display my location to customers when running a taxi service. Would have to email the updated link every time it expires though.

Edited April 26, 2022 by An0maly_76

[An0maly_76]

7 minutes ago, Musty said:

Thanks for the info! 

Thanks for the info! I accidentally marked it as the solution but happy to hear about alternatives as well :). 

And here I thought you liked me... *sniffles* I see how you is.

[Kazooduck]

3 minutes ago, Musty said:

Huh so I knew I could share my location temporarily on Google maps.  But is it possible to share on a permanent basis (for example with a specified other account)?

yep! it may send you a check in every now and then. not sure how easy it is to do that now though, i remember they changed how you sign up at one point. its not like that on ios anymore,.

[AWatson]

3 minutes ago, An0maly_76 said:

And here I thought you liked me... *sniffles* I see how you is.

It's still a good solution.

 

Tracking my car wouldn't help unfortunately.

 

The need being addressed is... Well partly a tendency to wander off to friends houses while in a state where driving there is not an option anyway . And forgetting to let my partner know, who wakes up in a panic to find I'm not home yet and (understandably) worries. The actual solution is to just stop doing that. But tech can help .

[AWatson]

I checked out life360 and thankfully it does still have a free tier that I think would basically cover everything I wanted.

 

Thanks for the advice!