Live Tracking

Live tracking is an MVP feature that allows other MapMyFitness users to track your progress while you work out in real-time, using a combination of GPS signal and cellular data. This feature requires a strong cellular signal and is reliable only with a steady data connection. In areas with high cellular traffic or low signal, the feature may lapse. 

Only the person being tracked needs an MVP membership. To view the user's live tracking, navigate to the app and select the "Live Tracking" tab. Any friends currently live tracking will be visible and broadcast here. If you do not want to be tracked, turn off live tracking from the workout settings screen. 

*Note: Live Tracking is only available in our mobile app. To view someone's live tracking in our app, you cannot actively record a workout unless the friend is live tracking in your vicinity. MapMyFitness friends in the same geographic area will appear on the map while you record an activity. 

How to Use Live Tracking

iOS

The Live Tracking option is under the Workout Settings on the Workout Setup screen. Toggle it on to enable it.

 Android

The Live Tracking option is under the Workout Settings on the Workout Setup screen. Toggle it on to enable it.

Troubleshooting

For Live Tracking to work, you must ensure that a few settings are set up correctly. The tips below should allow the tracking feature to function properly: 

1. Access your profile privacy settings and ensure your default privacy is set to Everyone or Friends. You will not be able to use this feature with your settings set to private.
2. Turn on cellular data and ensure you have a good signal.
3. For the live tracking to work, you must be in motion.
4. You cannot view your live activity from your account. Users must be logged into a different account to view their workout from the "Live Tracking" tab.
5. If you'd like to live-track someone, turn on push notifications. This will notify you when one of your friends begins a workout.
6. Upgrade to the latest version of the app. Typically, live tracking is optimized for the latest version.
7. When recording, make sure your device has a clear line of sight to the sky so it has a clear GPS and cellular signal.
8. Allow up to five minutes for Live Tracking to work once your workout and movement have started. This gives the app time to use data to triangulate and broadcast your location.