Nerds! Is there a location tracker (like a physical tag) that I could put in a backpack and attach to an app so my family could see where I was at any given point in time? Ideally I'd like one that draws a fun little map with my route. AirTags? Do they draw a little map or just say current location?
[NOTE: I am not recommending anyone else does this, and it won't be permanent, I just have a limited use case for which I would like to use one of these things]
@girlonthenet so it's not a tag-based solution but you can share your location with specific people via Google maps for as long as you are away and then turn it off when done. (I'm assuming here that you'll have your phone with you on the big trip!)
I've used it quite a bit (when out walking so my SO can see where I'm up to) and even if you're not using navigation/maps on the phone it works and doesn't drain the battery - not 100% on the details but it generally seems to use cell tower/ wireless network info and only reports when they check)
Will also do specific trip notifications, i.e. you set a route for the day and your ETA and it will only allow them to see you for the duration and turn off when you get there.
https://support.google.com/maps/answer/15437054?hl=en-GB&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
Girl on the Net
John Kelly