What is what does it mean when life360 says could not be located?

Here's information about what it means when Life360 says "Could Not Be Located":

When Life360 displays "Could Not Be Located," it signifies that the app is unable to determine the real-time location of the specific person you are trying to track. This can stem from a variety of causes, some of which are temporary and easily resolved, while others indicate more serious problems.

Here are the primary reasons for this message:

  • No or Poor Internet Connection: Life360 relies on a stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or cellular data) to transmit location data. If the person's device has a weak or nonexistent internet connection, their location won't be updated, leading to the "Could Not Be Located" status. Learn more about internet%20connection%20problems.

  • Location Services Disabled: The phone's location services must be enabled for Life360 to function correctly. If location services are turned off, the app cannot access the device's GPS information, rendering it unable to share the location. Check location%20services%20settings for details.

  • Life360 App Permissions: Life360 requires specific permissions to access location data in the background. These permissions might have been revoked or restricted by the user or the phone's operating system (iOS or Android). App%20permission%20settings may need to be reviewed.

  • Phone is Turned Off or in Power Saving Mode: If the person's phone is turned off, or in a power saving mode that restricts background app activity and location services, Life360 won't be able to obtain their location. Power saving mode often limits background data usage and GPS access. See the info on power%20saving%20mode.

  • Life360 App Issues: Occasionally, the problem may lie within the Life360 app itself. It could be a bug, glitch, or temporary server-side issue. Reinstalling or updating the app can sometimes resolve these problems. Life360%20app%20troubleshooting can help.

  • User Has Left the Circle or Blocked You: If the person intentionally left the Life360 circle or blocked you within the app, you will no longer be able to see their location. This will be indicated by "Could Not Be Located" or similar. Life360%20circle%20settings may give more information about this.