Adding friends on the Apple Find My app is primarily about establishing location sharing connections. While there isn't a single "add friend" button like on social media, the process involves sharing your location with someone and then potentially asking to see their location in return. The reference provided focuses on the step of asking to follow someone's location once they are already listed in your app, typically because you are sharing your location with them.
Here's how to ask to see a friend's location using the steps outlined in the reference:
Steps to Ask to Follow a Friend's Location
If you are already sharing your location with a contact, they should appear in your Find My app's "People" tab. From there, you can request to view their location as well.
Follow these steps:
- Open the Find My App: Go to the Find My app on your iPhone.
- Navigate to People: Tap People at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the Contact: Tap the name of the person whose location you want to see from the list.
- Important Note: As the reference states, If you don't see a person in the list, make sure you're sharing your location with them. Sharing your location with someone is often the first step in making them appear in your "People" list within Find My, allowing you to then ask to see their location.
- Ask to Follow: Tap Ask To Follow Location.
Once you send this request, the other person will receive a notification and can choose to share their location with you.
Summary of Steps (Based on Reference)
Here is a quick summary of the steps detailed in the reference for requesting to follow someone's location:
| Step | Action | Location in App | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open the Find My app | Home Screen/App Library | |
| 2 | Go to the People tab & Select Contact | Bottom Tab > Person | Ensure you are sharing your location if they aren't listed |
| 3 | Tap "Ask To Follow Location" | Person's Info Screen | Sends a request to the other person |
What Does "Adding" Mean on Find My?
In the context of Find My, "adding a friend" means setting up mutual location sharing. This typically starts with you sharing your location with someone from your contacts. When you share your location, they receive an alert and can see your location (if they accept). Once you are sharing with them, they will often appear in your "People" list, allowing you to perform actions like asking to follow their location using the steps above.
Key Points:
- Location sharing requires both parties to have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and be signed into iCloud.
- You control who sees your location and for how long (indefinitely, for an hour, or until the end of the day).
- The person you share with must accept your sharing request, and you must accept theirs if you ask to follow their location.
By following these steps and managing your location sharing preferences, you can effectively connect with friends and family on Find My.
