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Life360 Alternative with OpenStreetMap?

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I’ve been trying to find an alternative to Life360 that doesn’t use Google/Apple map data.

If I could find a similar app that uses OpenStreetMap data, that would be fantastic.

I’ve been recommended a plugin for OsmAnd which allows location sharing through telegram. This wouldn’t be ideal as none of my family uses Telegram.

Edit: my original post on !openstreetmap@lemmy.ml

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Krafty Kactus@sopuli.xyz
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I use FindMyDevice from Fdroid. I have a few contacts who can ping me with an sms text and it responds with my coordinates and a link to OSM.

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rhymepurple@lemmy.ml
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https://github.com/owntracks/android

The F-Droid version (which is available on IzzyOnDroid’s repo) utilizes OSM. You’ll need a server to sync the data to though and it likely does not have all of the features that Life360 has.

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governorkeagan@lemdro.idOP
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That looks interesting. I was kind of expecting that it might be challenging to find exactly what I am looking for.

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GravitySpoiled@lemmy.ml
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They don’t use the app you’re asking for either.

Maybe look into Home assistant or nextcloud

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governorkeagan@lemdro.idOP
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True. I thought I’d do the research anyways.

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Grouchy@lemmy.grouchysysadmin.com
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If you have a Nextcloud instance, then https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/phonetrack might work.

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