Location sharing
Share where you are, or point to a place, from inside a conversation. Unlike a tracker that beacons on its own, you choose when to share. Location works in both messaging modes, using the right format for each.
Share your location
- In a conversation, tap + → Location.
- Choose My Location.
- Send.
My Location needs a GPS fix. If iOS is set to share an Approximate location with the app, the map shows that, and the send marks it as approximate.
Drop a pin
- In a conversation, tap + → Location.
- Choose Pin, then drag the map under the marker.
- Add a label if you want, then send.
A pin is useful for places that aren’t where you are now such as a meeting point or a campsite.
On the receiving end
Tap the inline map in the conversation to open it full screen and start navigation.
On an APRS frequency, shared locations are sent as APRS location reports and should appear on most APRS maps. A shared location is visible to anyone monitoring the frequency.
Maps keep working off-grid when their tiles are cached. See Offline Maps.