iPhone 14 pro Satellite via Find My app

Are there community discussion groups about using the iPhone 14 Find My app for posting Location via Satellite? I am often in remote US backcountry without cell or Wi-Fi service.

How can I test send my location lat long coordinates?

This would be a great way to stay in touch with friends and family.

Posted on Jan 7, 2023 08:56 PM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2023 10:53 AM

I don't think this is what the OP is asking. He's just asking about sharing location via satellite in the Find My app.


All I can find is that it's supposed to be simple, but it doesn't work on my phone. The only steps provided are:


  1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone 14.
  2. Tap on the Me tab.
  3. Swipe up to see "My Location via Satellite," then tap Send My Location.


When I try this, it tells me I have to "Finish Setup" - so I click that and it tells me to "sign in to your Apple ID and upgrade its security while you still have a network connection."


This takes me nowhere, so I can't share my location via satellite at the moment. Is anyone else having this issue, and know how to fix it?

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Jan 26, 2023 10:53 AM in response to MichaelB2019

I don't think this is what the OP is asking. He's just asking about sharing location via satellite in the Find My app.


All I can find is that it's supposed to be simple, but it doesn't work on my phone. The only steps provided are:


  1. Open the Find My app on your iPhone 14.
  2. Tap on the Me tab.
  3. Swipe up to see "My Location via Satellite," then tap Send My Location.


When I try this, it tells me I have to "Finish Setup" - so I click that and it tells me to "sign in to your Apple ID and upgrade its security while you still have a network connection."


This takes me nowhere, so I can't share my location via satellite at the moment. Is anyone else having this issue, and know how to fix it?

Jan 9, 2023 06:40 PM in response to Macbloom

Hi Macbloom,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.


It sounds like you are talking about Emergency SOS. You can read all about how the feature works here: Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone 14


You can try the demo, but the feature isn't meant to be used outside of emergency situations.


"Try the Emergency SOS via satellite demo


To learn how Emergency SOS via satellite works, try the demo. You need to be outside, on relatively open terrain, with a clear view of the sky. Trees with light foliage might slow down the connection and dense foliage might block it. Hills or mountains, canyons, and tall structures can also block the connection.

 

If you don't have Location Services turned on for Satellite Connection, you're prompted to turn them on before you start the demo.


  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Emergency SOS.
  3. Under Emergency SOS via satellite, tap Try Demo, then follow the onscreen instructions.


To use the demo, you need to be in a country or region where Emergency SOS via satellite is available. The demo does not call emergency services."


Have a fantastic day!

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