Setting an alarm location depends on what you want to achieve. If you need a reminder when arriving or leaving a place, use the native Apple Reminders or Google Keep. If you need an alarm to wake you up when your bus, train, or rideshare approaches a specific stop, use a specialized GPS-mapping app.
Never miss your destination or an important date again with the Wake Me There GPS alarm app. This free, user-friendly app for Android ensures you stay on track whether you're commuting, traveling, or just managing your daily schedule. Easily set location-based alarms to keep you informed and punctual.
Add a Location Sharing notification
In the “Notifications” section, tap Add. Under “Choose a location,” select an address or click Add location. To choose a new location, enter an address in the search bar or click Choose on map. To set location, move your finger across the screen.
Passengers using navigation applications often miss their destination due to sleep or lack of attention during long journeys. Google Maps provides navigation assistance but does not offer an automatic destination alert mechanism.
Find & manage your child's location
To enable location-based alerts on your iPhone (such as reminders when you arrive at a specific place or notifications when a friend’s location changes), you need to make sure Location Services and system-level alerts are turned on.
To enable or adjust your device's live GPS location, simply toggle "Location Services" on in your phone's main settings menu. The exact steps depend on your operating system.
To manually change your location on an iPhone, the method depends on your goal. To change your App Store region, use your Apple ID settings. To fake or spoof your real GPS coordinates for games or apps, you will need to use a VPN or a PC-based location-spoofing software.
Add your home and work addresses to your card in Contacts to allow Siri to help you set location-based reminders. Open the Contacts app, then tap My Card. Tap Edit, add your work or home address, then tap Done. * Siri uses Location Services when your reminder needs to use your location.
The alarm on your iPhone is located inside the Clock app. Look for the black app icon with a white clock face.
Location Reminders on iOS
Open your Reminders app and tap the plus to add a new Reminder. You'll see a row above the keyboard of other options, including the little location arrow. Fill in your reminder details, and then tap on that arrow to link a location.
Manage your alarms
Galarm - Alarms and Reminders.
Siri: Ask Siri something like, “Set an alarm for 7 a.m.” Learn how to use Siri. Note: You can also set up a wake up alarm as part of a full sleep schedule (including bedtimes, wake up times, and more) in the Health app.
To find your alarm, use Google Assistant or check your device's settings.
Control smart home devices with Google Assistant
GPS and Google Maps are completely different things. GPS is a radio that listens to satellites in space and calculates a location. Google Maps is a software application that provides a layout of a map to help you navigate around in a specific location. Notice the common word they both share, location.
Most phones do not send alerts when someone is simply viewing your location, but you can investigate by checking active sharing permissions and system indicators. Review your device's built-in sharing settings and account permissions to see exactly who has access to your whereabouts.
Yes! You can easily set reminders that trigger when you arrive at or leave a specific location. The easiest way to do this depends on your device:
A location alert is a smartphone or software notification triggered when a device enters, leaves, or nears a specific geographic area (geofencing). They are widely used for safety, navigation, and app permissions.