Everyone’s personal safety in the fast-paced world of today is of utmost importance. The conventional wisdom goes something like this: avoid using headphones in isolated regions, be alert while traveling alone at night, and keep an ear out for any approaching footsteps.
Numerous people have surely been spared from potentially hazardous circumstances by using these tried-and-true safety precautions. But as technology develops, it gets more and more integrated into our safety plans.
From sophisticated Automated License Plate Recognition systems to security cameras that keep a close eye on public areas, technology has become an indispensable part of our everyday lives, providing improved security solutions. Particularly smartphones have developed integrated security measures that have completely changed personal safety.
The capability to instantly share your whereabouts with people you can trust is one of these features. It’s really comforting to know that, no matter where you are, someone you can rely on can keep an eye on your whereabouts. However, what if you’d rather not carry your heavy smartphone along when going for a late-night run?
Be at ease, as technological advancements have led to the provision of safe and small substitutes. Even when your iPhone is out of reach, companies like Apple have added location-sharing features to the Apple Watch. We’ll look at how to use your Apple Watch to quickly and conveniently share your location in this article.
SHARING LOCATION VIA MESSAGES
You’re in luck if you have an Apple Watch Series 3 or later with LTE capability or are close to a Wi-Fi network! Without requiring your iPhone, your Apple Watch can share your whereabouts, answer calls, and reply to messages. Here is a detailed tutorial on how to accomplish it:
- Activate the messaging app: Launch the Apple Watch app called Messages.
- Choose the Chat: Select the chat window where you want to allow location sharing.
- Obtain “More” Choices: To access the “More” option in the chat, scroll to the bottom.
- Give Us Your Location: On “Send Location,” tap.
Your approximate location will be marked with a simple pin on a mini map that your receiver will view after they receive the location message. They can zoom in to see their exact location in conventional mode, satellite mode, hybrid mode, or even augmented reality mode by pressing on the location message to be taken to maps.
SHARING LOCATION USING THE FIND PEOPLE APP
Using the Find People app is another way to communicate your exact location on your Apple Watch. This app is made with location sharing in mind. Make sure the location feature on your Apple Watch is turned on before you begin. Here’s how to do it:
- Access the Settings App: Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
- Enable Location Services: Scroll down to “Privacy” and tap to access it. Then, activate “Location Services.”
- Enable Location Sharing: Toggle the option to enable location sharing.
Now that you’ve set up location-sharing on your Apple Watch, you can use the Find People app to share your whereabouts with people. Nothing needs to be downloaded because the program is already installed. Here’s a simple how-to manual for using it:
- Open the Find People App: Launch the Find People app.
- Share Your Location: Tap on “Share My Location.”
- Select a Contact: You have three options: use the microphone icon to dictate a name, the contacts icon to select a name from your contacts list, or the keypad icon to manually enter a phone number.
- Choose Duration: After selecting your contact, decide how long you want to share your location with them.
After completing these steps, the timeframe you’ve defined for real-time location sharing will be indicated in a message that appears on the home screen of the Find People app for your chosen contact.
