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Geofencing Explained: How to Set Up Safe Zones

Geofencing is the invisible boundary that keeps your kid safe. Here's a technical breakdown of how it works and how to configure it correctly.

What is a Geofence?

A geofence is a virtual perimeter around a real-world location (like home or school). When the tracker crosses this boundary, the app sends an automatic push notification.

Sizing Your Zones

If a zone is too small, normal GPS drift will cause annoying false alarms. We recommend setting a radius of at least 300-500 feet around a location.

Wi-Fi Safe Zones

Advanced trackers allow you to define a specific Wi-Fi network as a safe zone. This is often more accurate than GPS for indoor locations and saves significant battery life.