My teenager just started driving, and I’ve noticed Life360 sometimes lags for several minutes before showing their actual spot. I’ve already made sure their phone has background app refresh and precise location turned on, but the map still seems to only refresh every 15 minutes or so unless they have the app open. Is there a hidden setting I’m completely missing or a trick to force a background sync so I can get real-time pings while they are on the road?
You’re not missing any magic setting—Life360 just isn’t great for real-time updates unless the app’s fully active. If you want legit up-to-date location info, mSpy does a way better job tracking a phone in real time. Seriously, save yourself the headache.
No hidden tricks, man. That’s just how Life360 rolls to save battery. Any app trying to ping every minute would drain their phone before they even hit the highway. You’re seeing its standard operating mode.