The Life360 Bubbles feature is an optional way to customize Location Sharing for your Circle. After a temporary Bubble is created, it shares only your approximate location while all safety and messaging features remain on. If a car crash or emergency is detected, Bubbles will automatically burst.
To stay connected with your family during Bubble time, you can request a Check-In for their exact location, or use the Message feature to communicate. If you are concerned about safety, you can burst a Bubble at any time.
Driver Report or Location History won't include details during Bubble time unless the person moves outside the Bubble.
To create a Bubble:
- Tap your avatar
- Press Create a Bubble on your map view
- Customize the size and duration of your Bubble
To turn off the Bubbles feature:
An Admin may set Bubbles access on or off for Circle members. To turn off the feature:
- Tap Settings in your Life360 app
- Tap Circle Management
- Tap SetBubbles Access
- Toggle Bubbles access ON or OFF
To burst a Bubble:
If a car crash or emergency is detected, Bubbles will automatically burst. Additionally, any Circle member can “burst” a Bubble anytime if they are concerned about safety. This will reveal the Bubble creator's exact location and notify the entire Circle. To burst a Bubble:
- Tap the active Bubble or its creator's avatar
- Press the Active Bubble icon on the map for the info screen
- Scroll down the info screen and tap Burst Bubble
To adjust the size or duration of a Bubble:
After tapping "Create a Bubble", use the slider to adjust the Bubble size up to 25 miles, and set the duration for a maximum of 6 hours.
A Bubble creator may “pop” their Bubble to end it early at any point by simply moving outside of the Bubble range, or:
- Press the Active Bubble icon on the map for the info screen
- Tap Pop Bubble