Verizon Smart Family

Verizon Smart Family, formerly known as Verizon Family Locator, is a comprehensive suite of family management services designed to help parents monitor their children's digital and physical activity. The service provides features such as real-time location tracking, geofencing with arrival/departure alerts, and parental controls to manage internet usage and screen time. It is primarily delivered as a mobile application and integrated network service for Verizon Wireless subscribers.

The service was developed by Verizon Communications Inc. to enhance its value-added services in the mobile sector. As a digital software product, its development, hosting, and technical infrastructure are primarily located within the United States. The platform serves as a modern evolution of the carrier's early GPS-based tracking services, adapting to the smartphone era with a focus on both physical safety and cybersecurity for minors.

Verizon remains the ultimate owner and operator of the service. As one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, Verizon manages the application through its consumer division. The technology is deeply integrated into Verizon's proprietary domestic network, ensuring that the tracking and management features are optimized for devices operating on their infrastructure.