Once upon a time, actually in the spring of 2009, AT&T launched its FamilyMap service to provide parents and families with the ability to easily locate a family member’s wireless device using either a compatible handset or computer.

FamilyMap can only be established for numbers listed within a shared billing account. 

 

And now, there’s an app for that. On Friday, AT&T announced the FamilyMap App and it’s available now in the App Store.

The app provides iPhone users with access to FamilyMap’s popular features, including:

– Interactive Map: View whereabouts within an interactive map, including surrounding landmarks such as schools and parks; and, toggle between satellite and interactive street maps.

– Personalize: Assign a name and photo to each device within an account, and label frequently visited locations such as “Bobby’s house” and “School.”

And, iPhone customers can also take advantage of additional FamilyMap features, including:

– Schedule Checks: Use the app to see if a family member is on schedule. Parents can schedule and receive text and email alerts.

– My Places: Set up and view a list of landmarks within the app. Users can display the landmark on the map, edit the landmark’s details, and remove or add landmarks.

– Map Panning: Use the innovative Multi-Touch user interface to pan the map until you find the location of a specific family member’s wireless device.

– On-Demand Locating: Locate a family member by logging into the service from iPhone or a computer.

– Messaging:  Once a family member is located, quickly contact them directly from the app via e-mail, SMS or voice call.

– Compatibility: AT&T FamilyMap works on any AT&T phone with post-paid service.

Users can locate up to two phones on an account for a monthly subscription of $9.99, or up to five phones for $14.99 per month.

Do you have or use this service? Will this app change your mind? I haven’t had the opportunity to test it, so I’m curious. Let me know in the comments or on Twitter.

Thanks for calling.