--- title: "See Family Locations From a Computer or Browser" description: "How to see your family's location on a laptop or desktop browser: AI Family Locator's web map, how invitations and consent work, and what to expect." url: https://ailocator.app/guides/track-family-from-browser lang: en dateModified: "2026-10-29" --- How-to guide # How to see your family’s location from a computer or browser How to see your family's location on a laptop or desktop browser: AI Family Locator's web map, how invitations and consent work, and what to expect. By the [AI Family Locator team](https://ailocator.app/about) · Updated October 29, 2026 · 4 min read · [Editorial policy](https://ailocator.app/editorial-policy) Published by the makers of AI Family Locator. See our [product facts and limitations](https://ailocator.app/product-facts) when choosing a location-sharing tool. ## In this guide - [Why people want a browser view](https://ailocator.app/guides/track-family-from-browser#why-people-want-a-browser-view) - [How the web map works](https://ailocator.app/guides/track-family-from-browser#how-the-web-map-works) - [What you can see, and how fresh it is](https://ailocator.app/guides/track-family-from-browser#what-you-can-see-and-how-fresh-it-is) - [A browser view works well for](https://ailocator.app/guides/track-family-from-browser#a-browser-view-works-well-for) - [Privacy and consent, in plain terms](https://ailocator.app/guides/track-family-from-browser#privacy-and-consent-in-plain-terms) - [What the web map does not do](https://ailocator.app/guides/track-family-from-browser#what-the-web-map-does-not-do) - [Web pass or App Store purchase?](https://ailocator.app/guides/track-family-from-browser#web-pass-or-app-store-purchase) - [Next step](https://ailocator.app/guides/track-family-from-browser#next-step) **Short answer:** you can see consenting family members on a live map from any computer by using the AI Family Locator web app. Pay once ($4.99 for one phone number or $19.99 for unlimited numbers), open the map at /app/map in your browser, and invite each person by phone number; they appear after they install the app and accept. Nobody’s location is shown without their approval. **Quick facts** - **Where:** any modern browser at [/app](https://ailocator.app/app); the family map is at /app/map. Nothing to install for the person viewing. - **Price:** $4.99 once (1 number) or $19.99 once (unlimited), no subscription. - **What appears:** live location, battery level and speed for people who accepted. - **Family members need:** a supported AI Family Locator sharing app, location permission and a data connection. The public store listing linked here is for iPhone; web access from Android does not establish that an Android sharing app is available. Check the invitation’s app link for each device before purchasing. - **Consent:** required. A phone number alone never reveals a location. ## Why people want a browser view Phones are great for checking a location on the go, but a browser has real advantages when you are at a desk. A parent at work can keep a larger map open in a tab. A carer can watch an arrival from a laptop while on a call. A family planning a road trip can share one screen. You also avoid putting yet another app on a shared or older device, because the viewer only needs a browser. ## How the web map works 1. **Choose a pass.** On [the pricing page](https://ailocator.app/pricing) choose $4.99 for one phone number or $19.99 for unlimited numbers. It is a single payment; nothing renews. 2. **Open the map.** After paying, your family map opens in the browser at [/app/map](https://ailocator.app/app/map). 3. **Add a phone number.** Enter the number of the person you want to see. The site creates an invitation link for that number. 4. **Send the link.** Send it by message or any messenger. 5. **They accept.** The person installs AI Family Locator, opens the invitation, accepts and allows location sharing on their phone. 6. **Their pin appears.** Their live location, battery and speed show on your web map. If step 5 does not happen, nothing appears. That is deliberate. The same invitation model is described in [how location requests work](https://ailocator.app/guides/how-location-requests-work). ## What you can see, and how fresh it is The map shows the last position shared by each accepted member, with battery level and speed. How current that is depends on the phone: signal, permissions, battery settings and whether the app has been allowed to update location in the background all matter. The map can show a last known position rather than the person’s position this second, so check the update time before relying on a pin. If a pin looks stale, our [location not updating checklist](https://ailocator.app/guides/location-not-updating-iphone) lists what to check on the phone. ## A browser view works well for - **Parents and teens:** agree together that the family map exists, then check arrivals from a laptop. See [location sharing with teens](https://ailocator.app/guides/location-sharing-with-teens). - **Caring for an older parent:** a calm, large-screen view and a quick check on battery. See [elderly parent safety](https://ailocator.app/guides/elderly-parent-safety). - **Shared households:** with the unlimited pass, add everyone who agrees to share. - **Travel days:** watch a relative’s journey in progress. ## Privacy and consent, in plain terms Location sharing should be something every person knows about and agrees to. The invited person can decline, and they control location permission on their own phone. This product is for consent-based family sharing, not hidden tracking; using location data to monitor someone without their knowledge may be unlawful where you live. Our [is location sharing safe](https://ailocator.app/guides/is-location-sharing-safe) guide covers the safety questions to talk through first. ## What the web map does not do - It does not show anyone who has not accepted an invitation. - It does not find a phone from its number, IMEI or carrier records; see [tracking a phone number](https://ailocator.app/guides/how-to-track-a-phone-number-location) for why that is not possible. - It does not guarantee accuracy or a fixed update interval. - It is not an emergency service. ## Web pass or App Store purchase? They are separate. The web pass is paid once and unlocks the browser map. App Store in-app subscriptions are billed and managed by Apple. If you are unsure which applies to you, see [product facts](https://ailocator.app/product-facts) and [pricing](https://ailocator.app/pricing). ## Next step Open [/app](https://ailocator.app/app), pick the pass that fits your family and invite the first person. If you want to understand the cross-platform side first, read [sharing location between iPhone and Android](https://ailocator.app/guides/share-location-iphone-and-android). AI Family Locator ## Find out where your loved ones are — in 1 minute Enter a phone number, send a location request and see the real-time location on the map as soon as it’s approved. Arrival alerts, history, SOS and battery alerts included. [Locate the number](https://ailocator.app/start) ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I see my kid's location on my laptop? Yes, with consent. Open the AI Family Locator web map at /app/map in any browser, invite your child by phone number, and once they install the app, accept and allow location sharing their location appears on your laptop. ### Do I need to install an app to view the map? No. The buyer uses the web app in any browser. The family member you invite needs to install AI Family Locator on their phone and accept. ### Does it work on a Mac, Windows PC or Chromebook? The web map runs in a modern browser, so any computer or tablet with a current browser can open it. Check the live map on your own device because browser and network conditions vary. ### Can I see someone who has not accepted? No. Until the person installs the app, accepts your invitation and allows location sharing, nothing appears on the map. ## Keep reading - [**How to track a phone’s location — and can you do it by number?** 4 min read](https://ailocator.app/guides/how-to-track-a-phone-number-location) - [**How to share your location with family** 3 min read](https://ailocator.app/guides/how-to-share-location-with-family) - [**How to see your child’s location — and keep their trust** 3 min read](https://ailocator.app/guides/how-to-find-my-childs-location) Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/guides/track-family-from-browser) · Last updated: 2026-10-29