We all want to keep our family members safe and know where they are when we can. Thanks to GPS tracking technology and the development of new smartphone technology, both of these things are possible.
We’re going to take a look at one of the most popular iPhone tracking apps, FamiSafe. If you have an Android device, this article will be useful to you too!
This app is more than just a phone tracking app and is great for connecting family members and keeping them up to date.
Features
FamiSafe has a great variety of features to help parents keep their kids safe and view their location when they feel it is necessary.
Location Tracking and Geo-Fencing
FamiSafe allows you to monitor the location of any other iPhone you have installed the app on.
You’re also able to view location history and the areas that your family has been to throughout the day, as well as the time they were there.
App Usage Monitoring
All parents know how easy it is for kids and teens, and even themselves, to become addicted to particular mobile apps.
FamiSafe lets you restrict the amount of time your family spends on an app each day, and it lets you see which apps your family used each day.
Screen Time Monitoring
FamiSafe also lets you lock any phone with the app installed during certain times of the day, like during the night when it’s time to sleep.
Remote Control
Via your phone, you’re able to control the app setting for other phones that have FamiSafe installed, negating the need to access any other phone.
General Tips
While the monitoring and control settings that FamiSafe offers are appealing, they can often feel like a total invasion of privacy.
Our phones often contain personal information, and who wants other people snooping around that info?
We suggest sticking to using FamiSafe purely as a tracking app. Of course, we can’t control how you use the app – it’s up to you to decide that. These are merely suggestions.
Who Should Use FamiSafe?
As you may have guessed by now, FamiSafe is definitely a family-oriented app. It’s perfect for parents who want to be able to keep an eye on their kids, or even couples who like to know the other’s location from time to time.
Just be careful not to become too dependent on FamiSafe, as it can quickly escalate to a breach of trust rather than a safety precaution.
Best Uses and iOS/Android Compatibility
We’ve said this a few times throughout this article, but you should stick to using FamiSafe as just a tracking app. The other features can sometimes feel quite invasive and can quickly lead to a loss of trust.
That being said, if you and your family are fine with using monitoring and control features, then FamiSafe offers a perfect mix of the two to allow for total surveillance.
FamiSafe requires iOS 9.0 or later to run and is compatible with all iPhones from the 5S and onward. For Android, you’ll need a device with Android 4.4 and up.
Cost
FamiSafe requires a subscription to use and provides three different subscription options.
The monthly option costs $9.99, the quarterly option costs $19.99, and the yearly costs $59.99.
Pros
- Accurate GPS tracking
- Geo-fencing functionality
- Several monitoring features
- 3-day free trial
- Remote control capability
Cons
- Can be invasive
- Requires subscription for use
How To Download
To download FamiSafe for your iOS device, open the App Store and search for ‘FamiSafe’ in the search bar.
Once you’ve found it, press install and wait for the download to complete. Once it’s done, you’ll be able to open FamiSafe from your home screen.
The procedure is nearly identical for Android devices. Open the Play Store and search for ‘FamiSafe’ using the search bar.
Press install and wait until the download has finished. When it’s complete, you can access the app via your home screen or App Drawer.
How To Use
To start using FamiSafe, you’ll need to register a FamiSafe account through either the app or online. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to view the Dashboard.
This is where you’ll be able to access all of the FamiSafe controls and features that will allow you to connect other devices with FamiSafe installed.
The Dashboard houses the location tracking, screen time monitoring and restricting, text monitoring, social media monitoring, and more. They are laid out in an orderly grid to make accessing them as easy as possible.
Wrapping Up
FamiSafe goes beyond being a simple location tracking app and is great for families who want to safeguard their loved ones as much as possible.
We hope that we’ve provided some much-needed insight into this app!