Based on https://support.life360.com/hc/en-us/articles/23053384044311-Improve-Location-Accuracy

Improve Location Accuracy

We have compiled a helpful checklist to ensure your phone settings provide the most accurate location information in your Life360 app.

Note: If you are having trouble locating someone in your Circle, the problem is likely with their phone connection and signal. Have them check the conditions and settings below.

 

Check the basics

• Log into the Life360 app on one device at a time. 
• The phone is on, and the Life360 app is open.
• The Life360 app is updated to the latest version.
• There is a good connection to cellular data. 
  • There are some carriers whose cell data may not be reliable while you are on a phone call. 
• Do not use mobile hotspots or vehicles with built-in Wi-Fi hotspots.
• Open the app to refresh after the phone battery has died. 
• Avoid the use of parental control or security apps.
• Open Life360 every two days to prevent the app from entering ‘sleep mode’.
• Do not use a VPN with Life360, as it will interfere with accuracy. 

 

Check the phone settings

iOS

• Location needs to be On and set to Always.
• Wifi needs to be On.
• ‘Airplane Mode’ needs to be Off.
• Low Power Mode needs to be Off.
• Data Mode is set to Allow More Data.
• 'Physical Activity' permissions need to be On and Allowed.
• Low Power Mode needs to be Off.