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Family safety glossary
This glossary explains common family safety words in plain language, like QR safety tag, SOS alert, safe zone and live location. Each definition is 1 or 2 sentences long and links to the guide or tool where you can learn more.
What is a qr safety tag?
A sticker with a QR link to the contact actions its owner permits. Learn more
What is a qr code?
A pattern a phone camera can read to open a link. Check the destination before opening it. Learn more
What is a sos alert?
A request for help saved for accepted family guardians. It is not a call to emergency services. Learn more
What is a safe zone?
A circle on a family map used for confirmed arrival and departure alerts. Learn more
What is a geofence?
A virtual boundary around a place, such as a safe zone. It is not a physical barrier. Learn more
What is a live location?
Location updates shared from a consenting person phone while sharing is available. Learn more
What is a guardian?
An invited person who gets family read access only after accepting an email matched invitation. Learn more
What is a consent?
A person informed agreement to an action, such as sharing their location. Learn more
What is a location permission?
Your phone or browser approval for a page to request your location. Learn more
What is a one time location share?
A helper optional share of their current position after scanning an active tag. Learn more
What is a public scan page?
The page a finder opens from a QR tag without signing in. Learn more
What is a private family space?
The signed in area for managing tags, family alerts and permitted locations. Learn more
What is a paused tag?
A tag whose contact page is temporarily inactive. Learn more
What is a replacement link?
A new tag link that makes the previous printed QR inactive. Learn more
What is a emergency card?
A small printed card with selected contacts and a safe note. Learn more
What is a lost item tag?
A QR sticker with owner contact buttons for an item such as a bag. Learn more
What is a read aloud?
A device feature that speaks allowed scan page text when supported. Learn more
What is a location accuracy?
The reported uncertainty around a device location, not a promise of an exact position. Learn more
What is a location history?
Previously shared positions retained for a limited time, with earlier deletion available. Learn more
What is a family safety checklist?
A short list of preparation tasks chosen for your household and routine. Learn more
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