Today, our smartphones have naturally replaced most of the specialized devices we had before: MP3 players, digital cameras, and of course… our GPS. At this last point, the smartphone only evolves.
If previously the GPS of our smartphones was mainly used to find our way as a pedestrian, the new offline GPS applications allow us to use our smartphones even in the car. Today, the experience is becoming more and more social.
Share your location with loved ones on Google Maps
Recently, Google Maps has implemented the possibility of sharing one’s location with loved ones in real time. A very practical feature that allows you to let your loved ones know exactly when you will arrive and if you experience any delays.
Or quite simply, in a few clicks for pedestrians you find yourself on a crowded street. To take advantage of this feature, you need to open Google Maps and then:
- open side menu
- To choose “Share my location”
- click “To start”
Now you will have to choose who to share your location with in real time and for how long. For him:
- choose duration 1, 2, 3 hours you want to share your location… as you see fit. You can even enable unlimited.
- In the bottom left, select near It doesn’t matter if you have a Google account, as long as it has Google Maps with which you want to share your location.
- click “To share”
- You can also choose “More” share your location via a special link that will be provided as you wish
Don’t forget to disable the feature after it’s served its purpose, especially if you haven’t entered a time limit: In addition to affecting your battery, your privacy may also be affected. There you go, now you know how to use Google Maps like a pro!
