Verizon Family Companion

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The Verizon Family Companion app is designed to enhance family communication and safety within the Verizon Family account. 

Specifically intended for minors, this app allows dependents to keep in touch with their guardians while providing essential features for security and location tracking. 

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Location Tracking

The app allows dependents to locate guardians, members, and other dependents when location sharing permissions are granted. This feature ensures that family members can easily find each other, promoting peace of mind for parents and guardians.

Check-In Updates

Dependents can send a check-in message to their guardians, providing a quick and easy way to update them on their location. This feature is particularly useful for minors who may be out with friends or engaged in activities away from home.

Pick-Me-Up Requests

If a dependent needs assistance, they can send a "Pick-me-up" request to a guardian. This feature allows for quick communication in case help is needed, ensuring that guardians can respond promptly.

Safe Walk and SOS Features

The app enables users to start or receive a Safe Walk, allowing them to share their location while walking to ensure safety. Additionally, the SOS feature allows dependents to send or receive emergency alerts, further enhancing safety during critical situations.

Driving Insights

For families with young drivers, the app provides driving insights that help parents monitor their children's driving habits. This feature promotes safe driving practices and encourages responsible behavior behind the wheel.

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Country: United States 

Original Language: English

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The Verizon Family Companion app is ideal for families with minors who want to enhance communication and safety. 

Parents can easily monitor their children's locations and driving habits, while children have a reliable way to check in with their guardians. 

FAQ :

Q: Can dependents track their guardians' locations?

A: Yes, dependents can locate guardians and other family members if location sharing permissions are granted.

Q: How does the app promote safe driving?

A: The app provides driving insights that allow parents to monitor their children's driving habits, encouraging responsible driving practices.

Q: What parental control features are included in the app?

A: The app uses Accessibility and VPN services to block access to prohibited websites and prevent minors from disabling parental control features.

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Contact us at the following sites if you encounter any issues:

Official website: Here

Email: VZ.GTS.ASPD@verizon.com

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Version History

v8.74.7 ---- 2 Apr 2025

Enhancing your family’s physical and online safety, this update brings you:

- Enhanced location sharing through background usage.

- Various other bug fixes and performance enhancements.