Do you know of a way to share your location with family members. I currently use Google maps because my family has both Android and iOS devices so preferably something cross platform. Thanks for your help.
HomeAssistant, it has a “companion app” for android and ios. Once the app is installed on everyone’s phone you can see real time the device location.
More info on history and path tracking as well.
https://community.home-assistant.io/t/location-sharing-and-record-the-track/747789/3
Depending on your selfhosting skills you can either choose to put your homeassistant behind your own website, or you can use the integrated cloud service provided by NabuCasa for a small monthly fee.
Signal has a location send
I just tried this, and it looks like it defaulted to Google maps. I’m guilty of having that set as my default at the moment, is that why?
Defaulted to Google Maps for me as well. And I don’t use them
I am honestly not sure how to answer that.
This is really cool.
Just a read before one invest time in w3w … https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/02/endless-downward-spiral-is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-what3words/
I’ve not tried these but this site is helpful in finding apps.
https://selfh.st/apps/?tag=Location
Hauk looks interesting.
Hauk TUAH!
Hauk is the best, rock stable, ephemeral or permanent links, group shares, really has it all
You can integrate OwnTracks with NextCloud. OwnCloud app sends data to your NextCloud instance and you can see location of friends.
This ones a little more challenging to setup, be aware you need to selfhost with a public address. Or personal VPN to your home with Tailscale or Wireguard.
I use μlogger on my phone and i set up the server: https://github.com/bfabiszewski/ulogger-server
