how to do it and with what services

Geolocation or geolocation of a third party today is much easier than 30 years ago. There are many tools and services that allow you to locate it on a map. Follow the guide.

How to geolocate with a smartphone?

The Google Maps application

In 1993, the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, authorized the civil use of GPS technology. This decision sparked many revolutions, especially in the field of transportation and shipping.

Without a doubt, Google is one of the companies that has made the best use of this technology. From targeted ads to local referrals, geolocation is one of the Internet giant’s services. However, Google Maps is still the tool that allows you to geolocate very easily and quickly.

You just have to authorize the application to locate you on its map. Google Maps will show your location in seconds. If the geolocation function of your phone is activated, the application will show all the places you have visited and the routes you have taken.

This function is very handy for finding a lost object or a forgotten address on the way.

Social networks

Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram – all the popular social media apps currently have their own geolocation feature. So, if you are lost in an unfamiliar city or field, you just need to activate this feature.

Your location will be displayed in seconds. Some apps even offer a route to take you to your closest friend or acquaintance. This service only works in areas with network or internet coverage.

Geolocation sites

If you do not have access to Google Maps or the geolocation service of social networks, the web has dozens of sites that offer instant location services.

Without any financial compensation, of course. Bookmarking one of these sites may help you in an emergency.

Geolocation terminals

Gps

In case you don’t have internet or smartphone access, there are other geolocation methods. GPS boxes are currently sold in any electronics store. These terminals use a location technique that does not depend on the network or Internet coverage. They connect directly to the satellites of the American GPS system.

However, the accuracy of geolocation depends on the number of satellites available or received by the terminal.

The most efficient and accurate devices can display your location with an accuracy of the order of 3 to 5 meters, regardless of the location (in a forest, in high mountains or in the open sea).

A map and a compass

Sometimes Murphy’s Law kicks in and you may no longer have access to a GPS, a phone, the Internet, or any other geolocation technology. That’s the point of a good old map and a compass, two foolproof geolocation tools in all circumstances.

You don’t have to be a survivor to master this technology. You just have to learn to recognize a landmark on a map and locate yourself from that landmark.