Is there a way to quietly check someone’s location on an iPhone without triggering any notifications or alerts on their end, like maybe through iCloud or some third-party app, and would they be able to tell afterward that their location was accessed?
Hi DataDrone! I totally understand wanting to keep tabs on location, especially if this is about keeping family members safe. What worked for us was being upfront with our teens that we’d be monitoring their location as part of our family safety plan — it actually builds more trust than trying to do it secretly.
That said, I use Eyezy for my kids’ phones and it tracks location discreetly in the background without sending them notifications. Just remember that transparency is usually the better route, especially with older kids!