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Verizon Family
Add or Remove Boundary Alerts

2026-10-07 07:34:19.651

Verizon Family
Add or Remove Boundary Alerts

Here's how to add or remove Boundary alerts using the Verizon Family parent app.

Before you begin

  • Places & alerts notifies you when your child arrives and/or leaves a location you specify.
  • To perform the steps below, you need to:
    • ensure the Guardian and Dependent devices are paired.
    • ensure location sharing is on.
    • ensure GPS is enabled on the device to be located.
      If necessary, refer to the device's user manual for instructions.

Steps

  1. From the Verizon Family parent app, tap the
    Locations tab
    .
  2. From the Saved locations section, tap
    View all
    .
  3. Perform one of the following:
    • To add a place:
      1. Tap
        Add new saved location
        .
      2. Enter or configure the following info then tap
        Save
        :
        • Add a Location label (e.g., Home, School, etc.)
        • Address
        • Choose map icon (optional)
        • Set boundary alerts
          • Tap the switch to turn on of off.
          • Use the slider to choose the radius you wish to be alerted
          • Select the family members.
          • Choose if you want to know when the Dependent arrives, leaves or both.
    • To remove a place:
      1. Select the place to remove.
      2. Tap
        Delete
        .
      3. To confirm, review the info then tap
        Delete
        .