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Location Tracking & Safe Zones

Fami Hero helps parents monitor their child's physical safety using continuous, background GPS tracking and customizable safe-zone geofences. This guide covers how live tracking operates, how to read location history logs, and how to set up geofenced alerts.

πŸ“ 1. Live GPS Location Tracking​

With background location permission enabled on the child's device, parents can view the child's precise coordinates at any moment.

How to View Live Location:​

  1. Open the Fami Hero Parent App and select your child's profile.
  2. Tap the Location tab.
  3. The app loads an interactive map showing:
    • Your child's current location pin.
    • A accuracy circle indicating GPS signal quality.
    • A Refresh button to trigger an immediate, on-demand coordinate request.

Parent App: Real-time GPS Location Map View

Caption: The location dashboard in the Parent App showing the real-time position of the child on an interactive map.

πŸ“œ 2. Location History Logs​

In addition to the current live coordinate, the platform records a continuous log of where the child has been during the day.

How to Read History:​

  1. Open the Location tab.
  2. On the map screen, locate the address card at the bottom.
  3. Swipe up on the card or tap the Show more link at the bottom information panel to reveal the detailed timeline.
  4. The app displays a chronological timeline of location logs for today.
  5. Each entry records:
    • The address or geographic area.
    • The exact timestamp.

Parent App Screen: Location History Timeline

Caption: Viewing the detailed, chronological location history timeline for the day by tapping 'Show more'.

🏠 3. Configuring Safe Zones (Geofencing)​

Safe Zones (Geofences) are virtual perimeters established around key locations like Home, School, or Grandma's House. When the child enters or exits these zones, parents receive immediate push notifications.

How to Create a Safe Zone:​

  1. Navigate to the Location tab in the Parent App.
  2. Tap the Safe Zones button.
  3. Tap Add Safe Zone.
  4. Configure your Safe Zone:
    • Search Address: Enter the street address or search on the map.
    • Adjust Perimeter: Drag the slider to set the boundary radius (from 200 meters up to 2 kilometers).
    • Alert Preferences: Toggle notifications for On Entry and/or On Exit.
    • Name: Label the zone (e.g., "School").
  5. Tap Create Zone.

Parent App: Configuring a Safe Zone / Geofence Radius

Caption: Setting the center point and radius of a safe zone in the Parent App.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips for Accurate Location Tracking​

  • High-Accuracy GPS: Ensure the child's device has location services set to "High Accuracy" or "Google Location Accuracy" turned on in Android settings.
  • Network Connectivity: Location reporting requires a cellular or Wi-Fi data connection. If the child's device goes offline, the Parent App will display the last known location until connection is restored.
  • Background Battery Optimizations: Some Android devices (especially Xiaomi/Samsung) kill background services. Ensure optimizations are disabled to prevent tracking drops. See Troubleshooting Background Disconnects.

⏭️ Next Step​

In emergencies, children can trigger a distress signal immediately. Continue to SOS Emergency Alerts.