One click share location in Google Maps to specific user or other app?


Question

I know there's a share location feature in Google Maps and various android apps for sharing locations.



But is there a widget / shortcut or something where you can click on it and instantly share your location with a pre-defined contact whether by SMS, email, etc. ?



I have a relative that I need to pick up quite frequently but sometimes they're in one street and sometimes they're walking in another. They're a little older and aren't too tech savvy except for the basics (viewing photos, chatting, etc.).



Basically I want to set up a widget / shortcut on their homescreen and if I can't find them, I can call them and tell them to click on the button to share me your location so I can find them.



Google Messenger has a share location by SMS feature too but that's too many clicks, want to simplify as much as possible.



Other apps like Life 360 or Family Locator are on 24/7 and kill the battery. Don't need 24/7 location sharing.


Answer

Trusted Contacts screenshots



Trusted Contacts is the solution you're looking for - it's an application made by Google, which allows you to share your location with friends and family and integrates with Google Maps' location sharing solution too.



Simply install the application on the family member's phone and make sure you are selected as one of their Trusted Contacts.



Whenever you want to know their location, simply tap on their avatar and select "request location". A screen will show up on their phone with the default ringtone playing as well. (see screenshots above)



If they don't "pick up" and allow you to see their location, their location will be shared automatically in 5 minutes.



Best of all - it's free, it's made by Google and has integration into Google Maps' location sharing service.


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