If you’ve ever wanted a bit of privacy and wondered how to stop sharing your location on iPhone without the other person finding out — don’t worry, you’re not alone! Many people want to take a small break from location sharing without causing any confusion or awkward moments. Here’s a simple and friendly guide to help you out. 💛
🌍 How to See Who You’re Sharing Your Location With
Before you stop sharing, it’s good to check who can see your location right now.
- Open the Find My app on your iPhone.
- Tap the People tab at the bottom.
- You’ll see a list of people you’re currently sharing your location with.
- Tap any name to see details or to manage sharing options.
🔕 How to Stop Sharing Location on iPhone with One Person
If you just want to stop sharing with one specific person, follow these easy steps:
- Open the Find My app.
- Go to the People tab.
- Select the person’s name.
- Tap Stop Sharing My Location.
That’s it! They won’t get any notification that you’ve stopped sharing — your location will just stop updating on their end.
🤫 How to Stop Sharing Location Without Them Knowing
Here are a few smart and quiet tricks if you don’t want anyone to notice:
Option 1: Turn Off “Share My Location”
- Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services.
- Tap Share My Location.
- Toggle it off.
This stops sharing with everyone — and no one gets a notification.
Option 2: Use Airplane Mode ✈️
If you need a short break from location sharing, just switch Airplane Mode ON.
No internet = no location updates. (Perfect for a quick privacy moment.)
Option 3: Use Another Apple Device
If you have another iPhone or iPad signed in with the same Apple ID, go to that device and set it as your location sharing device in Find My. This way, it looks like you’re somewhere else — smart and subtle! 😉
📍 How to Stop Sharing Location on Find My iPhone
If you want to hide your device from Find My iPhone, you can turn off Find My temporarily.
- Open Settings → Tap your Apple ID at the top.
- Select Find My → Find My iPhone.
- Toggle it off (you’ll need your Apple ID password).
⚠️ Just remember — turning this off also disables the ability to track your phone if it gets lost.
💡 Quick Recap
| Task | What to Do | Will They Know? |
|---|---|---|
| Stop sharing with one person | Find My → People → Stop Sharing | ❌ No |
| Turn off Share My Location | Settings → Privacy → Off | ❌ No |
| Use Airplane Mode | Swipe down → Airplane Mode | ❌ No |
| Switch device for sharing | Use another Apple device | ❌ No |
💬 Final Thoughts
Everyone deserves a little personal space — and sometimes that means turning off location sharing for a bit. Whether you just need quiet time or want to move around privately, the iPhone gives you safe and silent ways to do it.