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Here are two ways to request someone's GPS location:
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If you have an iPhone, you can request their location:
- Request the guest's phone number and prepare to send them a text message.
- Tap on the "plus sign" to the left of the box where you would enter a text message.
- Scroll down the menu to "Location" (the Location icon is a green circle with a blue dot in the middle).
- Tap the "Request" button that is shown in the map.
- In the text box, enter a message similar to, "This is the Brighton Ski Patrol. Please tap the Share button in this message so we can determine your location. Thank you."
- Send the message.
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Otherwise, explain to the guest how they can send you their location:
- Send them a text message so they don't need to enter your phone number.
- If they have an iPhone, tell them to:
- Tap on the "plus sign" to the left of the box where you would enter a text message.
- Scroll down the menu to "Location" (the Location icon is a green circle with a blue dot in the middle).
- Select the Share button that appears on the map.
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If they have an Android phone, tell them to:
- Tap on the "plus sign" to the left of the box where you would enter a text message.
- Choose the Location button (the icon looks like a little like an upside-down teardrop).
- Tap allow precise location.
- (The user might get prompted to change Location settings which is a bit of a pain).
Here are ways to navigate to someone's GPS location:
- When you receive their waypoint, tap on it.
- The waypoint will open in Apple or Google maps. These are similar but not indentical. Basically:
- The guest's location will be shown in a bubble. Your location will be shown as a white circle with a blue dot.
- Your location dot will have a blue "fan" that shows which way your phone is pointing.
- Rotate your phone until the fan is pointing at their location. Your phone is now pointing toward the guest.
Using What3Words.com:
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To request the guest's three-words:
- Send a message similar to, "Please visit https://locate.what3words.com. Three words will be displayed. Send (or tell) me those three words exactly as they appear on your phone. Thank you."
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To navigate to the guest's three-words:
- Visit https://what3words.com.
- Enter their three words, seperated by periods, without any spaces.
- Their location will be displayed as a small square. Your location will be displayed as a blue dot.
- Tape Navigate.
- Select Google Maps.
- Your location dot will have a blue "fan" that shows which way your phone is pointing.
- Rotate your phone until the fan is pointing at their location. Your phone is now pointing toward the guest.
This page was updated on February 22, 2025.