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This article reviews how to manage the Location Share+ feature using your ZOLEO app. To get the most out of Location Share+, use your ZOLEO device with a connected ZOLEO app. This will allow you to control location-sharing sessions, change the automatic location update interval, configure additional settings, and most importantly, view your location updates on a detailed topographic map (provided by Mapbox Outdoors).
Note: You must be subscribed to the Location Share+ feature add-on for these instructions to apply. For more information on Location Share+ click here, or to add the Location Share+ feature add-on to your monthly plan click here.
- Location Share+ Menu Options
- To Start a Location Share+ Session
- Automatically Start Location Share+
- Viewing Location Updated on a Map
- To Stop a Location Share+ Session
Location Share+ Menu Options
- Open the ZOLEO app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Tap the Settings icon in the bottom right corner, then select Check-In, Location & SOS Settings. You can also access the Location Share+ settings directly from the Chats menu by tapping on the Location Share+ icon.
- Tap Location Share+ to access the following options:
- Location Share+ Session: Toggle this to start or stop location-sharing sessions. Set the toggle to on to start a session, and off to stop a session.
- Update Interval: This menu is used to set the interval that your automatic location updates will be sent to your check-in contacts.
- Update Tone: This toggle is used to turn the audible tones on and off that are generated by the ZOLEO when sending location updates at regular intervals. Audible tones will still be generated when starting and stopping a session.
- No Movement Updates: This toggle is used to update your check-in contacts when there has not been any movement greater than 50 meters and prevents automatic location updates from being sent while in the same location.
- Start Automatically: This toggle is used to enable the option to automatically start a location-sharing session when the ZOLEO device is powered on.
To start a Location Share+ session
- Tap the Location Share+ button.
- Ensure your Location Share+ Update Interval is set to the desired interval.
- Tap the Location Share+ Session toggle to turn it on.
- A positive audible tone will be emitted from the ZOLEO device and the LEDs will begin to spin green. This means your first automatic location update is in progress.
- Once sent, your device will emit an audible tone and the Check-In LED will begin to double flash. This indicates that an automatic location-sharing session is active. You'll also notice the Location Share+ icon is displayed in the status bar indicating the feature is active and when expanding the status bar you can see when the next location update will be sent.
- Location updates will also appear in the Chats tab under the Check-In & Location Share+ thread.
Note: If a location-sharing session is active for longer than 12 hours, the ZOLEO app will alert you and prompt you to Stop or Continue. A courtesy reminder is provided in the app in case you have forgotten the feature is turned on. If the prompt is missed or disregarded, location sharing will continue.
To stop a Location Share+ session, please go to: To stop a Location Share+ session.
Automatically start Location Share+
- Tap the Location Share+ button.
- Ensure your Location Share+ Update Interval is set to the desired interval.
- Toggle the Start automatically option. Once you do this, a Location Share+ session will be automatically started every time you power your ZOLEO device on.
- Once the Start automatically toggle has been enabled, you will be asked if you would like to “Start Location Share+ now?" providing the opportunity to immediately begin sending location updates. Selecting No will enable the feature but will not begin sending location updates until the next time the device is powered on.
Note: If a location-sharing session is active for longer than 12 hours, the ZOLEO app will alert you and prompt you to Stop or Continue. A courtesy reminder is provided in the app in case you have forgotten the feature is turned on. If the prompt is missed or disregarded, location sharing will continue.
Viewing Location Share+ automatic location updates on a map
- Navigate to the Chats tab and open the Check-In & Location Share+ conversation thread.
- Your most recent automatic location update (or check-in message) will appear using a map tile and include your location coordinates.
- Tap on the map tile and a detailed map displaying all of the location updates for your current Location Share+ session will appear. Location updates are viewed by session, so if you would like to view breadcrumb details from a prior session, scroll up in the thread and select a Location Share+ session from an earlier day or time.
- Use the left ( < ) and right ( > ) arrows to navigate the breadcrumb trail and view the location details for each point. Each breadcrumb is numbered so it’s easy for you and your check-in contacts to follow the path traveled. You can also collapse the breadcrumb details section exposing more of the map for greater visibility.
Tip: Press and hold the location coordinates in the breadcrumb details section to copy your coordinates for use in messages and other apps or tap the location pin to view the coordinates using your phone's native mapping app.
Important: Offline maps are also available for download for use in remote areas. It is highly recommended to download offline maps for your destination before leaving for travel. This will ensure that maps are available to you when no internet connectivity is available. For more information on managing and downloading offline maps, visit How To Download & Manage Offline Maps.
To stop a Location Share+ session
- Tap Location Share+ in the app.
- Toggle Location Share+ Session to "off."
- The ZOLEO device will emit a tone indicating the session has ended.
Note: Stopping a Location Share+ does not disable the Start automatically option.
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