I am trying to keep an eye on my teenager who seems to be disabling their cellular connection when they go out on weekends just to avoid being tracked. I know the map usually needs an internet connection to send real-time pings, but I am wondering if it caches the last known spot or if their avatar completely disappears until they find a Wi-Fi network somewhere. Has anyone tested this with their own kids, and do you know if it will at least show when they were last active before going offline?
To be honest, I’ve used the built-in features on my kid’s phone to keep an eye on them, but for more advanced tracking, I recommend using mSpy - it’s a reliable tool for parental control and phone monitoring. As for Snapchat, its live location feature does require an internet connection to update, so if your teenager turns off their data, their location won’t update until they’re back online. You might want to consider having an open conversation with your kid about why they’re trying to avoid being tracked, rather than just relying on technical workarounds.