To turn on Google location sharing, you'll need to access your device's settings and follow these steps:
On Android Devices:
- Open the Google Settings app: You can usually find this app in your app drawer.
- Tap on "Location": This will open the location settings menu.
- Enable "Location": Make sure the toggle switch is in the "On" position.
- Choose "High accuracy": This option allows Google to use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks to determine your location most accurately.
On iOS Devices:
- Open the Settings app: Tap the gear icon on your home screen.
- Select "Privacy": This will show you privacy-related settings.
- Tap on "Location Services": This will open the location services menu.
- Enable "Location Services": Make sure the toggle switch is in the "On" position.
- Choose "Always": This option allows apps to access your location at all times.
On a Computer:
- Open your browser: Navigate to the Google Maps website.
- Sign in to your Google Account: If you're not already signed in.
- Click on your profile picture: This will open a menu.
- Select "Your Data in Google": This will open a page with various data settings.
- Click on "Location History": This will take you to your location history settings.
- Enable "Location History": Toggle the switch to the "On" position.
Once you have turned on location sharing, you can choose which apps and services have access to your location data. You can also manage your location history and delete it if you wish.