How to send a location on imessage

Let’s say you’re in a Messages conversation and you want to quickly send someone your current location from iPhone. In this scenario you might go to the Messages conversations Info / Details section and use the “Share Current Location” feature, but did you know there’s an even faster way to instantly share your current location from the iPhone Messages app that can be accessed by typing alone?

This is about as easy as it gets, and sending someone your current location this way is initiated entirely by typing a very short phrase on the iPhone within the Messages app.

That phrase to type is simply:

“I’m at“

Don’t hit send yet, but wait a moment and you’ll see a “Current Location” option show up in the Quick Type bar. Tapping that will immediately get the current location so that you can share it.

Here are the precise steps to see how it works if you’d like to try it yourself:

How to Share Current Location by Messages on iPhone the Fast Way

1. Open the Messages app and go to any conversation or start a new one with someone else who has iMessages
2. Type “I’m at” and then wait a moment for the QuickType keyboard to show “Current Location” and tap on that

3. Send the message as usual to share your current location in the Messages conversation instantly

This is probably the single fastest way to send someone else your current location from the iPhone within the Messages app. It works the same on iPad too, but for most users sharing location from iPhone is probably more relevant.

You must have Location Services enabled for Messages to have access to this feature, so if you turned off Location Services at some point you will need to turn them back on again (at least at a system level for Messages).

Likewise you’ll need to make sure the Quick Type keyboard is visible too since that’s what you’ll be tapping for quick access to the current location option.

By no means is this the only way to share your location from an iPhone, and one of the most common is to use the “Share Current Location” feature from Messages on iPhone or iPad with a specific contact. But you can also use Maps, mark a spot on Maps and share that location from iOS, use Find My Friends, use Siri to get the current location, get GPS coordinates from iPhone and send those to someone with a classic GPS device or in-car GPS unit, and many third party apps also support location services if you’re using another messenger application.

On the Mac side of things this particular “I’m at” trick does not work, though a Mac user can be a recipient of the shared location. If you’re looking to share location to and from a Mac it might better to instead use Find My Friends on Mac OS to have similar functionality.

Do you know of any other helpful location sharing tricks for messages, the iPhone, or Apple ecosystem in general? Share with us in the comments below!

If you’re an iPhone user, you’ve probably used the Messages app to communicate with your friends and family. Did you know that you can also send your location to them using Messages?

Sending your location on iMessage is a handy way to let people know where you are. Best of all, it’s really easy to do. In this article, I’ll show you how to send your location on iMessage – as well as without iMessage.

Contents

• 1 Sending Your Location On iMessage: Step-By-Step
  • 1.1 First: Enable Location Sharing
  • 1.2 Next: Send Your Location With iMessage
• 2 Sending Your Location Without iMessage
  • 2.1 Using Apple Maps
  • 2.2 Using Google Maps
  • 2.3 Using Live Location Sharing Services
• 3 FAQs
  • 3.1 Why Won't My iPhone Let Me Share My Location?
• 4 Send Location On iMessage: In Conclusion

Sending Your Location On iMessage: Step-By-Step

Before I proceed with the step-by-step guide on how you can send your location on iMessage, you need to know how you can enable location sharing in the first place.

That’s because you won’t be able to send your location if this setting isn’t enabled. Your phone needs your GPS enabled in order to precisely tell where you are at the moment. If you don’t turn on location services on your phone, it won’t be able to access the built-in GPS.

First: Enable Location Sharing

To do this, just follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app and tap on “Privacy.”

1. Next, tap on “Location Services”.

1. You’ll see an option called Location Services. Make sure that it is turned on.

Once location sharing is enabled, you can now send your location on iMessage.

Next: Send Your Location With iMessage

iMessage is a handy app on iOS devices. With iMessage, you can send bubble screen effects, create handwritten messages, and even share your location using the Messages app.

1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone and find the conversation in which you want to share your location.
2. Check the apps list below the text and look for Google Maps.

1. Tap on the “Send your current location” button.

1. You can add some text if you want. Once you’re done, click the blue top-facing arrow button at the side to send it.

1. Your location will now be sent as an iMessage.

The receiver will see your current location on a map. They can also tap on the “Directions” button to get directions to your location using the Maps app.

Here’s a video of it in action:

Want to learn more about your iPhone’s Message app? Here’s how you can remove apps from the Message app on iPhone and iPad, here’s how to turn off read receipts, and here’s how you can log out of iMessage!

Sending Your Location Without iMessage

If you’re sending your location to someone who is not an iPhone user or who doesn’t have the iMessage app, there are still plenty of free ways that you can send your current location to someone else.

Using Apple Maps

Even if you can’t use iMessage to message the other person, you can still use the default Maps app on your iOS device to send your location.

1. Open the Maps app on your iPhone and find the location you want to share.
2. Swipe up to bring up the menu.

1. Tap on the “Share My Location” button found in the lower part of the screen.

1. Select the “Messages” option from the share sheet.

1. Find the conversation in which you want to share your location.

1. You can add some text before you tap on the green top-facing arrow button.

1. Your location will be sent as a regular text message.

Using Google Maps

Another way that you can still share your location with somebody else is the Google Maps app. This app is available for both Android and iPhone users.

Even if you’re an Android user who wants to send your location to an iPhone user and vice versa, Google Maps can help you.

1. Open the Google Maps app on your Android or iPhone.
2. Find the location you want to share.
3. Tap on your profile button in the upper-right corner of the Google Maps screen on iPhone.

1. Click “Location Sharing.”

1. Tap “New Share” at the lower right side of the screen.

1. Google Maps will confirm if you’re okay to share your location with a link. Tap Share.

1. Click “More Options.”

1. Find the conversation in which you want to share your location on Google Maps.

1. Tap on the “Send” button. Your location will be sent as a regular text message that they can then click.

Once they click the link, they will be brought to the Google Maps page that shows the exact location that you sent.

Using Live Location Sharing Services

There are also some live location-sharing services available that allow you to share your location with others in real-time. 

These location services can be really useful if you’re meeting up with somebody and want them to be able to track where you are as you’re en route.

Some of the best live location sharing services include:

• Google Maps (Android, iPhone)
• Facebook Messenger (Android, iPhone)
• WhatsApp (Android, iPhone)
• Find My Friends (iPhone)

To share location using these services, simply open the app and share your location with the person or people you want to share it with. They’ll be able to see your location on a map in real-time as long as they have the app open.

For instance, here’s how to share location on Messenger:

1. Select the conversation you want to share your location with.
2. Click the + sign on the left side of the screen.

1. Tap the location icon on the right.

1. Tap “Turn on.”

1. You need to enable permissions. Choose “Allow While Using App” to ensure that it will work while you’re using Messenger.

1. Click “Start Sharing Live Location.”

1. The other person can now view your location.

Keep in mind that providing location access to apps will use your battery life more quickly, so make sure you’re aware of that before you use them.

FAQs

Send Location On iMessage: In Conclusion

As you can see, there are plenty of ways that you can send your location to somebody else using your iPhone or Android device. Whether you use iMessage, the Maps app, or a live location sharing service, sending your location is quick and easy.

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