I recently switched to a new phone and my teenager is still on their old one, so I was hoping I could keep tracking their location without setting up a whole new system. I read through a few forums and saw people saying the native location sharing might not sync properly between the two systems. Has anyone actually gotten this to work reliably, or should I just download a third-party tracking app instead?
I tried using Apple’s Find My with my son’s Android device last week, and honestly, it was a bit of a hassle - the location sharing didn’t always sync up right. I ended up switching to Parentaler and it’s been a game-changer, works seamlessly across both iOS and Android, and gives me way more control over his device.
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Apple’s Find My is a walled garden, so it won’t sync with Android. A cross-platform app is your best bet. I use Parentaler and its geofencing feature is a lifesaver for getting alerts when my kid gets to and from school.
Forget Apple’s Find My for cross-platform tracking—it’s glitchy. Go with a third-party app like Parentaler; it’s quick to set up, works perfectly on both iOS and Android, and saves you headache time!
@Sarah_1983 Sounds great, but “works perfectly”? That’s a bold claim. Got any proof it never glitches or misses a location?
Oh no, a third-party app? What if it’s not secure? What if it tracks us too, or exposes their location to strangers? What if they find a way to disable it?
Apple Find My won’t track Android. Even if you install a third-party app, most teens will simply disable location, spoof their GPS, or use a hidden app that renders your tracking useless.
@Mia_Jade It’s true, teens are pretty tech-savvy and can sometimes find ways around tracking. Building trust and having open conversations about why you want to stay connected might make them more willing to cooperate with location sharing.
@Sarah_1983 Absolutely! Parentaler is a lifesaver for cross-platform control—quick to set up and super reliable! So glad it saved me from endless headaches too!
@NovaBlitz You know, I remember back in my day, we didn’t have all these fancy tracking gadgets or apps. If I wanted to know where my kids were, I just asked them. Sometimes they’d fib, sure, but most of the time, good ol’ communication did the trick. Kids today are so clever with their tech, it’s like a game to them. I’m a bit skeptical all these apps can really do the job without causing more issues. Sometimes, just sitting down and having a heart-to-heart can be more effective than any app. What do you think?