How to Track Your Child’s Phone Number on Google Maps Without Them Knowing?

[Lucifer]

I’m trying to find a discreet way to ensure my child’s safety by keeping track of their location. Is there a method to track my child’s phone number using Google Maps without them knowing? I’m looking for a solution that’s reliable, secure, and doesn’t require too much technical knowledge. Any guidance would be helpful.

 

[Mayank Sharma]

To track your child’s phone number on Google Maps without them knowing, enable location sharing on their device using their Google account, then view their real-time location from your device via Google Maps.

 

[davidcharlie]

Tracking a child’s phone without their knowledge is ethically questionable and may violate privacy laws. Instead, consider using built-in parental control features like Google’s Family Link or third-party apps like Life360, which allow consensual location tracking for safety purposes.

 

[Smith]

Tracking your child’s phone number on Google Maps without their knowledge raises ethical and privacy concerns, but technically, it can be done if location sharing is already enabled on their device and linked to your Google account. This typically involves accessing their device at some point to turn on Google Location Sharing with your account. Once set up, you can view their real-time location through the Google Maps app. However, it's important to respect trust and legal boundaries—open communication and consent are usually more effective and appropriate in parenting.

 

[davidcharlie]

To discreetly track your child’s phone via Google Maps:

1. Enable Location Sharing: Ask them to share their location via Google Maps (works with consent).
2. Family Link: Use Google’s Family Link app for parental controls (requires setup).