Question 1

What is Orbit Guardian?

Accepted Answer

A family safety app built around routines, not a live map. A routine is a place and an arrival window — like school by 1:15 PM. Find My and Life360 answer “where are they right now?” Orbit stays quiet while the plan holds, and speaks up only when something looks off.

Question 2

How do check-ins work?

Accepted Answer

If a routine looks off, Orbit asks them first: “I'm okay,” “Running late,” or “Need help.” You are notified only if they ask for help or don't reply in time. Silence means the plan is working. Teens approve what they share and can pause location at any time.

Question 3

What if they don't answer the check-in?

Accepted Answer

Then you're alerted. If someone doesn't reply in time, or taps “Need help,” Orbit notifies the people in your circle so you can act right away.

Question 4

Will my teen feel spied on?

Accepted Answer

Orbit is designed so they don't. They approve what they share, can pause location at any time, and get the chance to answer a check-in before you're alerted. It's an agreement, not a tracker.

Question 5

Is it hard to set up?

Accepted Answer

No. Most families are set up in a few minutes: invite your people by WhatsApp, text, or link, add a place like home or school, and pick an arrival time. That's it.

Question 6

Who can join, and what does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Invite co-parents, grandparents, or caregivers. iPhone today; Android is on the waitlist. Orbit Free includes live location, check-ins, SOS, unlimited places and routines, and 24-hour history. One subscription covers the whole circle — Pro up to 6 people, Family Protect up to 10. Invited members don't pay separately, and SOS stays free on every plan. See every difference on the pricing page.

Question 7

Does Orbit drain the battery?

Accepted Answer

No. Checks adapt to motion, and you get an alert if someone's phone is running low during a routine. The app does not need to stay open.

Question 8

How are data and SOS handled?

Accepted Answer

Location stays inside your private circle. We never sell it, and there are no ads on any plan. SOS is always free: it alerts your circle only and does not call emergency services.

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