Today we bring you a tutorial with which you can perform one of the last functions that Google has added to its maps. The new function consists of share, within navigation, our history of location in real time to other contacts or third-party applications. We already had this, more or less similar, function in WhatsApp, but we could only specify one exact location. However, with Google Maps, you can send your location in real time, and the receiver can see where you are going. Learn how to share your location with Google Maps.
Google Maps: getting better and better
It's no wonder it's one of the must-have apps Google's navigation app for Android and iOS users. Besides being a navigation app with turn-by-turn directions, it integrates features for share your exact locationCollaborate on maps and report road incidents. We recently showed you how to find a charging station for your electric car. Music services like Spotify were also integrated into the maps themselves. And now, continuing to improve, it allows us to share our real-time location and say, quite literally, "where we are."
This feature goes beyond simply sending a static point on the map: it allows your contacts to see How do you move live?for as long as you decide, with complete control over who can see you and when you stop sharing. The feature also integrates with other Google services such as Family Link’s most emblematic landmarks, the Locator and emergency tools, making it very useful both in everyday life and in unforeseen situations.
When you share your location, the people you share it with can see important information such as your name, you profile picture, you recent position on the map and up to the battery status of your device, which is very practical if you lose signal or your phone turns off. Everything is designed to give you fine control over your privacy, with options to pause or stop sharing at any time.
"Tell where you're going" with Google Maps within a route
Today we'll show you how to share your [content/data] with your contacts or third-party apps. actual location while you're following a route by car, on foot, or using public transport. It's very easy to do and at the same time useful and practical Whether we're driving, coordinating a get-together, or keeping our family updated on our trip, there are a few steps to follow.
First, we must open the Google Maps application on our device and to assign A route or trip with a starting point and a destination. Once the route is assigned, we will see several details of the trip appear. estimated time, kilometers or the first turn signals These are some of the elements we see on the screen. Among these elements, below the compass icon, we see a small arrow (^) pointing upwards. We tap that. little arrow (^).
SecondlyAnd once you press the little arrow, a series of extra features which Google Maps integrates into navigation. These options are not visible unless we assign a route. Beyond the settings, traffic, or satellite view, our option appears at the very top. "Say where you are going" with a person icon. We simply have to click there and I will explain the next thing in the next step.
Third and last, and once we have pressed «Say where you are going», several options and application icons appear. Here, we can choose with what enforcement or with which contact to share our real-time location according to the chosen route. Among these applications we find social networks, messaging apps such as Telegram o WhatsApp...or even calendars and event apps. By sharing this way, the other person will see the route status, estimated time of arrival and the icon's progress on the map, and sharing will be automatically disabled when the trip ends.
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What information is shared and basic requirements
When you activate the option to share location in real timeThe people you share with can always see some key data from your device. It's important to know this to understand exactly what you're showing them and to manage your privacy effectively.
- Name and photo: Your Google account name and image are displayed so you can be easily identified.
- Recent locationThey can see your position on the map even if you are not actively using any Google app at that moment.
- battery and chargingThe battery level appears, and it shows whether the device is charging, which is very useful if someone stops moving on the map and you want to know if their phone has turned off.
- Arrival and departure timeIf they add location-related notifications, they will be able to see data about your approximate amount of hours in certain places.
Additionally, depending on how you share, additional information such as the following may also be displayed: places you've recently been or the type of travel (walking, driving, etc.). Therefore, it's advisable to periodically review the settings of Location and Chronology within your Google account.
To use this function you need a mobile (phone or tablet) with Google Maps installed and a stable internet connection. Although activation is done from the mobile device, the settings can also be adjusted. manage from a computerThis is useful if you want to stop sharing with someone or check who can see you without having your phone handy.
Share your real-time location with your contacts and family
Beyond the "Tell me where you're going" mode within a specific route, Google Maps lets you share your permanent or temporary location with specific contacts or with your family, even when you're not sailing to any destination.
From the app you can access the menu of Share location (usually from your profile picture) and choose how long you want to share it. You have two main options: specify a limited period (for example, one or two hours, adjusting it with the add or subtract time buttons) or keep it active until you manually deactivate itThis second option is very useful, for example, for family members who want to know your location at all times for security reasons.
If you use Google Family Link And if you've set up a family group, you can share your location more directly with them. members of your familywith additional controls for supervised accounts of minors. Each member can choose which people in the group to share their location with, and group administrators can manage some options centrally.
When you choose to share with contacts who don't have their email associated with a Google account or who don't regularly use Maps, the application generates a single link which you can send via WhatsApp, Telegram, email, or other apps. Anyone who receives that link will be able to see your location on the map for the duration you've set.
See, hide, or stop seeing other people's location
Google Maps isn't just for sharing your location, you can also View the location of other users that they have decided to share it with you, which is ideal for coordinating meetups or tracking the progress of a trip.
In the section of Share location You'll see a list of the people who share your location. Tapping on someone's name will zoom in on their exact location, and you can see details like their recent movement and battery level. If at any point you no longer want to see a person on the map, you have the option to temporarily hide their location so that they no longer appear in your view, without affecting the permissions that person has granted you.
If you want to prevent a specific account from sharing anything with you, Google also offers the option to block usersBy blocking someone, that person will no longer be able to share their location or interact with you through certain Google features. This is a very useful tool for strengthening your privacy if you've shared your location with someone you no longer wish to maintain that connection with.
At any time, from the same share menu, you can stop sharing your location with a specific person or with everyone at once. Simply select the contact and use the corresponding option to revoke permission. You can also pause all shared locations from the Android device settings, instantly disabling any active tracking.
With all these options, Google Maps becomes a very complete tool for share location in real timeWhether for occasional trips or daily use with family and friends, you just need to adjust the sharing time and the chosen contacts to get the most out of it without sacrificing control over your privacy.
