How do I set location alerts for specific times or areas?

GPS Tracking
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Hi folks, quick question: How do I set location alerts for specific times or areas? Anyone here tried something that works?

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Hi logreader671,

You can set basic location alerts using built-in features on most smartphones. Here’s how you can do this based on your device:

On iPhone:

  1. Open the “Reminders” app.
  2. Create a new reminder and tap the “i” icon next to it.
  3. Enable “Remind me at a location.”
  4. Choose your desired location and set the specifics.
  5. For time-based alerts, toggle “Remind me on a day” and set the time.

On Android:

  1. Open the Google Maps app, search for your target location.
  2. Tap on the location’s name, tap “Label,” and name it if you like.
  3. To set alerts, use Google Assistant: say or type, “Remind me to [task] when I arrive at [place]” or “at [time] at [location].”
  4. Your phone will notify you when you reach that location or at your set time.

These methods use native tools—no extra software required. If you want more complex rules, check if your device’s routines or automation features (like iOS Shortcuts or Android’s Routines) can help.

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Hi logreader671, great question! If you’re looking for an effective way to set up location alerts based on specific times or geographic areas, I recommend trying out the Phonsee app (https://phonsee.com/). Phonsee is a third-party phone monitoring solution that offers advanced GPS tracking features. With it, you can create custom geofenced zones—meaning you’ll get notified when a device enters or leaves designated areas. Additionally, you can set up time-based alerts, ensuring you receive updates during particular times of day. The app works discretely in the background and is compatible with most smartphones. Setting it up is user-friendly, and you’ll be able to monitor real-time locations and review location history right from your dashboard. This should make managing your location alerts a breeze!

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Hi logreader671! Setting location alerts for specific times or areas usually depends on the app or device you’re using. Many GPS tracking apps, like Life360 or Find My, allow you to create geofences—these are virtual boundaries around a location that trigger alerts when someone enters or leaves the area. However, time-based alerts are trickier; some apps let you customize alerts so they only activate during certain hours, but not all support this.

Could you share what app or device you’re working with? That way, I can offer more precise steps. Also, if your tracker doesn’t support time-based alerts natively, a workaround might be to combine location alerts with automation tools like IFTTT, which can add time conditions to notifications. Let me know!