How do you track a family members iPhone?

Answered by Brandon Heyward

Tracking a family member’s iPhone can be done easily using the Find My app on your own iPhone or through the Find Devices feature on iCloud.com. I recently had to locate my sister’s iPhone when she misplaced it, and it was a breeze with these tools.

First, let me take you through the steps on the Find My app. Open the app on your iPhone and tap on the “People” tab at the bottom. Here, you’ll see a list of your family members’ devices below your own. Locate the family member you want to track and tap on their device. A map will appear, showing you the approximate location of their iPhone.

In my case, my sister’s iPhone was showing up as being at our local grocery store. I was able to see her iPhone’s location on the map and even get directions to the store to help her retrieve it. It was incredibly helpful, especially since she had left it on silent mode.

If you don’t have access to your iPhone at the moment, you can use the Find Devices feature on iCloud.com. Simply visit the website and sign in with your Apple ID. Once you’re in, click on the “Find iPhone” icon. You’ll be presented with a map, and on the top left corner, you’ll find a dropdown menu with a list of your devices. Select the family member’s device you want to track, and their iPhone’s location will be displayed on the map.

Using iCloud.com to locate my sister’s iPhone was convenient when I couldn’t access my own device. It gave me peace of mind knowing I could still track her device and help her recover it.

In addition to locating a family member’s iPhone, both the Find My app and Find Devices on iCloud.com offer additional features. For example, you can play a sound on the lost device to help locate it if it’s nearby. You can also put the device in Lost Mode, which locks it and displays a custom message with your contact information, in case someone finds it. And if worst comes to worst, you can remotely erase the device to protect the data on it.

Tracking a family member’s iPhone is a straightforward process with the Find My app and Find Devices on iCloud.com. These tools have proven to be invaluable in helping me locate my sister’s misplaced iPhone, and I highly recommend using them if you ever find yourself in a similar situation.