Set Up Cell Phone Tracking for a Child's Cell Phone

As a parent, there are many reasons you may want to track your child's cell phone. Cell phone tracking can help you locate your child's lost cell phone, and can keep you notified of your child's whereabouts at all times; especially in the event of an emergency. To set up cell phone tracking on your child's cell phone, you must either add a tracking feature to your phone plan through your wireless service provider, or download third-party tracking applications (apps) directly to your child's cell phone. You can also purchase physical third-party tracking software or equipment from online retailers. Continue reading this article to learn about the different methods for setting up tracking on your child's cell phone.

Steps

Tracking with a Wireless Service Provider

1. Consult your wireless service provider regarding cell phone tracking plans. Major wireless service providers such as AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint offer "Family Locator" packages that allow you to locate and track all the cell phones on your plan.
   • If you use AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon as your wireless carrier, click on either the "AT&T," "Sprint," or "Verizon" website links listed in the Sources section of this article to view the rates, fees, and services for Family Locator plans.
2. Clarify whether your child's cell phone is compatible to use with the service. In order for your child's cell phone to be tracked, it may need a built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) feature.
   • Ask your wireless service provider if your child's cell phone can be tracked through the tracking plan, or consult with the cell phone manual to determine if the phone has GPS capabilities.

Third-Party Tracking Apps

1. Search for tracking apps on your child's cell phone. If your child has a smart phone with GPS capabilities (such as an iPhone, Android phone, or Blackberry), you can download an app to their phone that tracks the phone's location at all times.
   • Access the app market or app store on your child's cell phone and enter search phrases such as "cell phone tracker," "mobile tracking," or "track cell phone." Examples of tracking apps are "Pocket-Nanny", "Google Latitude," "MobiWee," and "iLocalis."
   • Visit the "Cell Phone Trackers" website listed in the Sources section of this article to review the names and descriptions of additional third-party tracking apps.
2. Read and review the description for the cell phone tracking app. Some tracking apps may require you to pay an annual fee, or contain extra features such as the ability to lock the phone if it becomes stolen.
3. Download the tracking app to your child's cell phone. After you have downloaded the app, you will have the ability to track your child's cell phone from the Internet at home by following the directions provided by the app.

Physical Third-Party Tracking Software

1. Search for physical cell phone tracking devices. A variety of manufacturers develop software, equipment, and other tools that allow you to track your child's cell phone location and activity.
   • Go to an Internet search engine and enter keyword phrases such as "physical cell phone tracker" or "cell phone tracking software" to locate websites and companies that sell cell phone tracking products.
   • Visit any retail store in your area that specializes in electronics or cell phone software to search for physical cell phone tracking products.
2. Read and review the features and specifications of the tracking device. Some tracking devices are available in the form of software that can be physically plugged into and programmed to a cell phone; whereas other devices must be physically installed on or inside the cell phone.
3. Use the tracking device to track your child's cell phone. You will be required to review and follow the directions provided by the manufacturer of the tracking device to watch your child's movements and cell phone activity with a computer or other equipment.

Tips

• If your child is questioning or feeling upset about your ability to track their cell phone, inform your child that you are tracking them to ensure their safety.
• Many new cell phones come with a tracking app already. Since this is app is rooted in the phone, kids cannot uninstall it. You can even monitor text messages with the built in tracking app

Warnings

• If you download a third-party tracking app to your child's cell phone, instruct your child not to delete the app from their phone. If your child deletes the tracking app, you will not have the ability to track their location from the Internet.

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Sources and Citations

• http://www.techlicious.com/buyers-guide/the-best-cell-phone-plan-for-your-child/
• http://cellphonetrackers.org/top-five-free-mobile-phone-tracking-softwares.html
• https://sfl.sprintpcs.com/finder-sprint-family/signIn.htm
• https://products.verizonwireless.com/index.aspx?id=fnd_familylocator
• https://familymap.wireless.att.com/finder-att-family/welcome.htm

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