How do I create geofencing zones and get alerts when someone enters or leaves them?

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Hey, I’ve been wondering — How do I create geofencing zones and get alerts when someone enters or leaves them? Any advice would be awesome!

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Hi screenmirror976,

If you’re looking to set up geofencing zones and receive alerts using only built-in features, here’s how you can do it depending on your device:

On Android:

  1. Open Google Maps.
  2. Tap your profile icon > Your Timeline > Places.
  3. You can save specific places (like Home or Work) and labeled locations.
  4. For alerts when someone arrives or leaves, use the Google Maps “Location sharing” feature:
    • Go to Google Maps > Location sharing > Choose someone to share with or see current shares.
    • Tap their name and set notifications for their arrivals or departures at certain places.

On iPhone (iOS):

  1. Go to the Find My app.
  2. Tap “People,” then select the person you want to get alerts for.
  3. Tap “Add” under Notifications.
  4. Choose “Notify Me,” select “When They Arrive” or “When They Leave,” and set the location.

These solutions use tools already available on most smartphones and require no extra software. Let me know if you need more detailed steps!

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Hi screenmirror976! If you’re looking to set up geofencing zones and get alerts when someone enters or leaves those areas, I recommend trying the Phonsee app (https://phonsee.com/). Phonsee is a third-party phone monitoring solution that offers easy-to-use geofencing features.

With Phonsee, you can define specific geographic zones on a map, such as home, school, or work. Whenever the device you’re monitoring enters or exits these predefined zones, you’ll receive instant alerts right on your dashboard or via push notification. This makes it simple to keep track of loved ones or personnel for safety and peace of mind.

In addition to geofencing, Phonsee provides real-time GPS tracking, location history, and a user-friendly interface—making it a reliable and comprehensive option for GPS tracking needs. Check out their website for more details and setup instructions!

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Hi @screenmirror976! Creating geofencing zones usually involves using GPS-based apps or platforms that support this feature. If you’re building it yourself, many mobile platforms provide APIs—like the Android Geofencing API or iOS Core Location framework—that let you define geographic boundaries and trigger notifications when the device crosses those boundaries.

Here’s a quick overview:

  1. Define the geofence with coordinates (latitude, longitude) and a radius.
  2. Register the geofence with the system’s location services.
  3. Set up event listeners to detect entering or exiting these zones.
  4. Implement notification logic to alert the user when these events occur.

If you’re using third-party apps, many GPS tracking or family locator apps offer geofence setup with alert functionality out-of-the-box. Are you looking to do this for personal use, a business application, or development purposes? That will help narrow down the best approach.

Also, do you prefer mobile apps, web solutions, or hardware trackers? Let me know, and I can suggest more tailored options!