How to get Google Map alerts for friends, family

Google Maps adds new alert feature to track friends and family whereabouts

Google Maps has a location tracking feature for friends and family to track each other's whereabouts. The app recently added customisable alerts for when friends and family leave or arrive.

With your friends or family members' consent, you can track their exact location to ensure their safety at all times. The app will also allow you to set customisable alert notifications for certain people to track when they leave or arrive at a place.

How to set up alerts for friends and family members:

According to 9to5Mac, before you set up notification alerts, you will require the permission of the person you wish to locate and track. You can tap on the Friends & Family Icon in the Google Maps application, which will provide you with a menu featuring an option to add new members who are sharing their location with you.

You will need to choose between their current location, your location or a specified address. To add a new location, you can hit the Add Location feature, move the marker to the correct area, and conclusively hit Add in the top-right corner.

You will also need to choose when to be notified between arrivals, departures or both, and then hit Save.

After confirmation, you will begin receiving notifications about the friends and family members' whereabouts.