iPhone → Android What Will I Lose?

What can replace Find My family location sharing after switching to Android?

Google Maps Location Sharing is one cross-platform option for families with iPhones and Android phones. Each person chooses whether to share and for how long. It is not a complete replacement for Apple Find My device recovery, AirTag tracking, or Precision Finding.

What to do

  1. Install or open Google Maps on each participating phone and sign in as needed.
  2. Tap the profile picture > Location sharing > New share.
  3. Choose the recipient and sharing duration, or create a time-limited link where appropriate.
  4. Ask the recipient to confirm they can see the shared location.
  5. Review privacy settings and stop sharing when no longer needed.

Limits and compatibility notes

Check this before relying on the answer Google Maps sharing requires consent and depends on account/region/age eligibility and device location permissions. A link shared with someone without a Google Account may expire within 24 hours; do not assume the same behavior as Apple Find My.

Further help

These official help pages are starting points, not confirmation for every phone or claim above. Check the guidance for your exact device and software version.

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