Why does find my always open to the same friend’s location?

I have family and friends in Find My, but whenever I open Find My, it always zooms in on the same friend. I can click on other people and it will correctly zoom to them, but when I x out it will return to the location of the first friend. WHY??? And how do I change it? I could understand if it always opened on me (or even one of my family), but opening on the friend makes no sense…

Posted on Jun 22, 2023 11:58 AM

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Jun 24, 2023 8:36 AM in response to Hcburkart

Hello Hcburkart,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!


Could you please confirm what device this's happening on and if it's fully up to date?


If you're using an iPhone or iPad: Update your iPhone or iPad

If you're using a Mac: Update macOS on Mac


Does this always seem to zoom in on the same friend or does it seem to vary? If it varies, does it look like this person has the most recent movement recorded in Find My?


Do you have multiple devices that are set up with Find My? If so, does this happen on all of them?


This info can help narrow down what may be happening.


Cheers!

Jun 24, 2023 10:23 AM in response to Hcburkart

Hcburkart,



Are you following their location as listed below:


Find people and share your location with Find My


Follow a friend's shared location
If someone shares their location with you or you request their location and they agree to share it, you can then follow their location.
Ask to follow someone's location
To start following another person, you need to first share your location with them. Then follow these steps:
1. Open the Find My app and select the People tab.
2. Select the person that you shared your location with.
3. Scroll down and choose Ask To Follow Location.


If not, we recommend that you reach out to Apple Support directly to take a further look. Please reach out here:


Apple Support


Hope this helps!

Have a great day.


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