Setting Up Life360 on Your Child’s Phone: A Simple Guide

Hey there!

Today, I want to walk you through the process of setting up Life360 on your child’s phone. Believe me, it’s easier than you might think! So let’s dive right in.

First things first, make sure you have the Life360 app installed on your own phone. This is essential as it will be your link to your child’s location and safety. Once you have that sorted, it’s time to move on.

Step one: Open the app on your phone and create an account. It’s a breeze, trust me. Just follow the prompts on the screen and provide the necessary information. Don’t worry, your personal details are safe and secure.

Step two: Now that your account is set up, it’s time to add your child to your Life360 circle. Simply select the “Add Circle” option and follow the instructions. You may need to invite your child to join the circle using their phone number or email address. It’s just a matter of a few taps.

Step three: Once your child has accepted your invitation, you’re almost there! The next step is to install the Life360 app on their phone. Head over to the app store or play store, search for Life360, and hit that install button. Easy peasy, right?

Step four: Now that the app is installed on your child’s phone, they need to create their own Life360 account. Encourage them to choose a strong password and remember it. This is crucial to ensure their privacy and security.

Step five: All set! Your child is now part of your Life360 circle, and you can start keeping tabs on their whereabouts. Remember, it’s not about invading their privacy, but rather about ensuring their safety and peace of mind for both of you.

With Life360, you’ll be able to check in on your child’s location and receive notifications when they arrive or leave designated places. It’s like having your own personal security guard, right in your pocket.

So there you have it, setting up Life360 on your child’s phone is a piece of cake. Now go ahead and get it set up, knowing that you’ve taken a big step towards ensuring your child’s well-being. You’ve got this!

If you need any further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to help.

Take care and happy parenting!

Life360 is an incredibly popular app for tracking the location of your family. Many families use it to keep their loved ones safe and avoid the hassle of constant texting. Instead of asking your child where they are, you can simply check the map in the Life360 app. While the app can be used for other purposes, its main focus is helping parents keep track of their children. Let me show you how to set up Life360 on your kid’s phone.

Why should you set it up?

As you probably know, kids can be a bit stubborn. You can tell them something a million times and they still won’t listen. Instead of constantly reminding them to set up their Life360 account and allow tracking, why not do it yourself?

Adding a New Family Member

When it comes to Life360, the whole idea revolves around something called a “circle”. It’s the essence of this app that makes it perfect for families. With circles, you can make sure that only people you trust can join and learn about the whereabouts of your loved ones.

To join a circle, you need to be invited by a registered user. This is all done within the app, and you’ll need to have your own account to be able to do it. To get started, go to either the App Store or Google Play based on your device’s operating system (Android or iOS). Once you’ve downloaded the app, create your account by providing your email, phone number, and creating a secure password.

After you’ve installed the app and registered your account, open it by tapping on the app icon. You’ll see a map displaying your current circle. At the bottom of the screen, you’ll find a button called Invite New Members or a + icon, depending on your app version. Tap on it to generate an invitation code, which you need to share with your family members so they can join your circle.

Select Send Code and choose the platform you want to use for sending it. Enter your child’s phone number and tap Send. This will send them the invite code and a link to download the app.

Joining the Circle

Now, focus on your child’s phone. Access the message you just sent from your own phone. Follow the provided link to download the app. Once Life360 is installed on your child’s phone, sign them up by providing their name, email, and phone number.

Next, you’ll be asked to enter the invitation code you received. Copy and paste the code to accept the invitation and complete the basic Life360 setup on your child’s phone.

Advanced Setup

If you’ve followed all the instructions carefully, your child’s Life360 family circle should now be fully set up, at least at a basic level.

Now, it’s time to explore some advanced options. Let’s start by setting up the Places feature. But before we go there, you need to understand the Check-in function.

Check-ins

If you want to know when your child arrives at a particular location, you can ask them to use the Check-in option. It will notify everyone in your circle, letting them know your child has arrived. Although it’s easy to use and just a few clicks away, your child needs to remember to use it. And as we all know, children often forget things and may not fully understand your concerns as a parent.

Places

This is where the Places feature comes in. It allows you to select specific locations that you want to be notified about when a circle member visits them. You can also choose to receive notifications when they leave those locations, if you prefer.

Setting up a Place is easy, fast, and simple. Just go to the Menu in the app, tap on Places, and choose Add Place. You can either enter the exact address of the place you want to add or use the map to find it. Then, give the location a name (like school, library, or gym). Finally, select Save. After that, you can set up alerts and notifications for each place.

What should you explain to your child?

It’s important for your child to understand a few things about Life360. First, stress how crucial it is for them to check in, especially when they’re going somewhere they don’t usually go.

Next, explain that they can’t just turn off their phone and lie to you, saying their battery died or they had network problems. Oh no! This app is much smarter than that. It actually shows the battery level of every circle member. And if your kid is out of network range, that’s exactly what the app will say.

Explain to your child that they can’t fool you with this app because the developers made it detect those tricks. That’s why Life360 is one of the most popular apps out there.

All Set Up!

Once you’ve set up their account and finished all the advanced settings, you’re pretty much good to go. Now, show your kid that they can’t hide their location just like that.

Did you personally set up Life360 on your child’s phone? Which Places did you add? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments below.