Live location between iPhone and Android: what appears?
Different phones can join the same Circle. Check the recipient’s session, message and times without confusing compatibility with continuous updates.
Feature availability
Instructions for My Safe Circle describe version 2.2, still in development and beta, and not released in app stores. Installed versions may lack the feature; interface and behaviour may change during testing.
One session, different systems
Beta My Safe Circle 2.2 uses accounts and approved contacts on both platforms. Families do not need a single operating system. Background GPS behaviour can still differ.
Check the receiving phone
Try a short session with an approved contact on the other platform. Compare person, update origin, optional message and location age in the detail. Use the actual build rather than invented system screenshots.
Message is not the push
The optional session message remains unchanged and appears in authorised recipients’ summary and map. The manual says it is absent from push notifications. Missing banner text does not mean missing detail.
Test interruptions separately
After an unlocked-screen test, try screen lock and network change separately. Cross-platform compatibility guarantees no uninterrupted updates. Include both models and versions when reporting differences.
Guides for your next step
To set up a session, read duration and recipients. For update issues, use the screen-off checks. For data after the session, see Stop, consent withdrawal and deletion.
Frequently asked questions
Does the recipient also need an iPhone?
No. The beta manual includes approved Android contacts. The appropriate version, account and approved connection are required.
Is the feature already in app stores?
No. This guide describes version 2.2, still in development and beta; it does not promise availability in the published app.
Does a live session guarantee someone will act?
No. Sharing a point does not confirm a contact is watching the map or can respond. Agree separately who will respond.
Sources consulted
Technical and safety information was checked against the following official sources.
Guide by the My Safe Circle team, written from the app manual and checked on October 4, 2026 against the listed sources.
LIVE LOCATION, PRACTICAL CHOICES
Prepare your Circle
Check the manual and app version before looking for the feature. These guides describe voluntary use with approved recipients.
Explore My Safe CircleMy Safe Circle helps contact trusted people. It is not an emergency dispatch centre and cannot guarantee delivery, reading or intervention. For immediate danger, call your local emergency number.