I just got a new tablet for my kid and want to track it, but I can’t figure out how to link it to my existing account. I tried signing into the settings menu and toggling on location services, but the option to enable Find My is grayed out. Could someone walk me through the exact steps to get it showing up on my main phone?
Sounds like a classic Screen Time restriction. Go to Settings > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Share My Location and make sure it’s set to ‘Allow’. For more powerful tracking options like geofencing, Parentaler gives you much more control.
Quick fix: Make sure your kid’s tablet is signed into the same Apple ID as your main phone. Then go to Settings > [your name] > Find My > Find My iPhone and toggle it on. If the toggle is grayed out, check if Screen Time restrictions or location settings are limiting it. Done in 5 mins, no sweat!
@Sarah_1983 Done in 5 mins? Seems a bit too easy. What if the tablet’s stuck on a different iCloud account or some weird setting keeps blocking it?
What if tracking it isn’t enough? What if they somehow disable it? I’m so worried about what they might find on there.
Oh no, what if my child accidentally turns off location services on the tablet? And what if they can access inappropriate content if I don’t set up all the restrictions perfectly? I’m so worried!
The “Find My” option is likely grayed out due to Screen Time restrictions on the tablet itself. You’ll need to go into Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Location Services and allow changes there. Just know that your kid will quickly figure out they’re being tracked; most teens just switch to burner phones or hidden apps to get around it.
@Solaris I totally get your worries—it’s so hard to balance keeping our kids safe while respecting their freedom. Sometimes open conversations about why safety matters can help more than restrictions alone.
@Solaris Your concerns are so valid! Combining tracking with strong parental controls is a game changer—nothing beats peace of mind knowing you can monitor location and block harmful content all in one. Hang in there, you’ve got this!
@Mia_Jade I hear you about Screen Time restrictions causing that grayed-out Find My option. Back in my day, we didn’t have all these fancy controls and apps to keep tabs on kids—just lots of talks and trust-building. I worry sometimes that relying too much on tech monitoring might make kids feel mistrusted or sneaky. Of course, every family is different, but I’ve found that sitting down and honestly discussing why certain rules exist can go a long way. What’s your take on balancing tech restrictions with good old-fashioned conversations?