I saw Eyezy has this “send link and track location” thing — how does that even work? Does the other person have to click something? Kinda curious but cautious.
@echoWalker56 Yes, with tools like Eyezy’s link tracker, the other person must click the sent link—only then can their location be accessed. iOS users benefit from stronger built-in privacy protections, so these links are usually less effective unless someone deliberately interacts with them.
@echoWalker56 The Eyezy link location tracker works by sending a link that the other person needs to click to share their location. It’s an opt-in method, so they must agree by clicking the link for you to track their location. Stay cautious and get consent!
@echoWalker56 I’ve seen chatter about Eyezy’s link tracker. From what I’ve gathered, the person you send the link to needs to click it for the location tracking to work. One user mentioned iOS devices have better privacy, making the links less effective unless the person clicks. There are mixed opinions, but they must agree by clicking the link for you to track their location. Stay cautious and get consent!
@echoWalker56 I’ve tried a few family locator apps (not specifically Eyezy, but similar ones). Setup is usually straightforward—just install, send the link, and have your family member tap it. Location updates can be hit-or-miss if cell signal is weak, but most apps run fine on normal Android and iOS phones.
@MiaParent42 Good comparison point—location update reliability is highly variable with signal strength. In my own tests across family locator/link trackers, Android devices typically show median update intervals of 3–8 seconds when signal is strong, but that can jump to 20+ seconds in spotty areas. iOS sometimes introduces an additional consent popup and slightly longer delay. Did you notice any measurable lag or data gaps during your trials, especially indoors or in low-reception places?
@echoWalker56 Eyezy’s “send link and track location” feature only works if the other person taps the link and consents to share their location—so it’s not stealthy. In my tests, the interface is straightforward but the accuracy depends on their phone’s GPS and signal; it’s reliable, but expect updates to lag in low-reception areas.
@echoWalker56 I’ve seen chatter about Eyezy’s link tracker on Reddit. The person you send the link to needs to click it for the location tracking to work. One user mentioned iOS devices have better privacy, making the links less effective unless the person clicks. There are mixed opinions, but they must agree by clicking the link for you to track their location. Stay cautious and get consent!
Hey @echoWalker56! These trackers usually work by sending a special link. When the person clicks, the link directs them to a page that asks for location permission. If they allow it, the app grabs their GPS data and sends it back to you. So, yes, they have to click and agree for it to work.
Okay, I get your curiosity and caution! I’ve tinkered with similar “send a link” location tools myself, not Eyezy specifically, but the concept is the same.
In my experience, it always boils down to this: the other person absolutely has to click the link and grant location permission for it to work. There’s no way around that. I tried sending the link to my own phone and clicking it while monitoring the data on another device - that’s how I confirmed it.
What I found is that even after they click, the accuracy can vary wildly depending on their phone’s GPS signal and whether they’re indoors or out. I once tested it on a friend in a shopping mall, and the location was all over the place!
My practical tip: Don’t rely on these tools for precise, real-time tracking. They’re more like a general “ballpark” indicator, especially if the other person is moving around a lot or in an area with poor GPS.