Resources & Guides
Phone safety tips, recovery guides, and family security resources — written by the Raksha team.
Android Permissions Explained: What Raksha Needs and Why
Why Raksha needs location, camera, and other permissions — and what each one actually does. A plain-language guide for Indian Android users.
June 2025 · 5 min readGeofencing: How to Set Up Safe Zones for Your Family
How to use Raksha's safe zones feature to get alerts when family members leave home, school, or office. Includes radius tips and use cases for Indian families.
June 2025 · 5 min readHow to Track Your Child's Android Phone in India
Safe, legal, and transparent — Google Family Link vs Raksha family circle, what the law says, and how to have the conversation with your child.
May 2026 · 6 min readWhat to Do If Your Child Does Not Come Home: A Parent's Checklist
Step-by-step for Indian parents when a child is late or missing — who to call, when to file FIR, how to use Raksha's live location and remote ring, and what not to do.
June 2026 · 8 min readHow to Talk to Your Child About Phone Monitoring
A practical guide for Indian parents on having an honest conversation about location tracking — age-appropriate scripts, questions children ask, and the rules that build trust.
June 2026 · 7 min readWomen's Safety Apps in India: What Actually Works in an Emergency
An honest look at safety apps — what features matter in a real emergency, why most apps fail on Xiaomi and Motorola phones, and how to set up a reliable safety net.
June 2026 · 7 min readSenior Citizen Phone Safety: How to Keep Elderly Parents Safe in India
Set up emergency contacts, block scam calls, simplify the phone, and use Raksha to stay connected with elderly parents — a practical setup guide for Indian families.
June 2026 · 7 min readBest Parental Control Apps for Android in India (2026)
Honest comparison of parental control apps for Android phones in India — Google Family Link, Raksha, mSpy, and others. What each does, what it costs, and which one suits your family.
June 2026 · 8 min readWhat to Do If Your Child's Phone Goes Missing in India
Lost or stolen at school, in an auto, or at a friend's house — how to track it, ring it remotely, protect their accounts, and file a complaint if confirmed stolen.
June 2026 · 6 min readHow to Set Up Google Family Link in India: Step-by-Step Guide
Create a child Google account, link their Android phone, set screen time limits and app approvals — complete Family Link setup guide for Indian parents.
June 2026 · 7 min readScreen Time Limits for Kids: Android Settings Every Parent Should Know
How to set daily screen time limits on a child's Android phone using Family Link, Digital Wellbeing, and brand-specific controls on Xiaomi, Samsung, and Realme.
June 2026 · 6 min readChild Online Safety: What Indian Parents Should Know in 2026
Practical guide for Indian parents — YouTube and Instagram risks, Android parental controls, age-by-age guidelines, and what to do when something goes wrong.
June 2026 · 8 min readHow to Share Location with Elderly Parents in India (Without Confusing Them)
Set up always-on location sharing with your parents, fix the battery optimization issues that break it, and the right way to explain it to reluctant older adults.
June 2026 · 7 min readHow to Share Live Location While Traveling in India
WhatsApp, Google Maps, and Raksha compared — which live location method works best in India, how to fix it on OEM phones where it stops updating, and which to use when.
June 2026 · 6 min readHow to Set Up a Phone for Elderly Parents in India
Accessibility settings, emergency contacts, scam call blocking, location sharing via Raksha, and which apps to remove — a complete setup guide for your parents' Android phone.
June 2026 · 7 min readWhat Is a VPN and Do You Need One on Your Android Phone in India?
An honest guide to VPNs for Indian Android users — what they actually protect against, when they're worth using, and which free VPNs do more harm than good.
July 2026 · 7 min readHow to Set Up a Child-Safe Android Phone in India
Complete setup guide for a child's first Android phone in India — Family Link, screen time limits, app restrictions, location sharing, and safe browsing settings.
July 2026 · 8 min readPlace Alerts: Get Notified the Moment Someone Reaches School, College, or Home
How Raksha's place alerts work — set a safe zone around school, college, home, or work and get an automatic notification the instant someone arrives. No calls needed.
July 2026 · 5 min readThe "Reached Safely?" Text Is Dead: A Better Way for Indian Families to Stay in the Loop
Every Indian family knows the 'reached safely?' text. Here's why it doesn't really work, and how automatic arrival alerts and live location are replacing it.
July 2026 · 5 min readSending Your Child to College in Another City: A Parent's Safety Checklist
Complete safety checklist for parents sending a child to college in another city — phone setup, emergency contacts, location sharing, and what to agree on before they leave.
July 2026 · 7 min readHostel or PG Life: Setting Up Location Sharing When Your Child Lives Away for the First Time
Moving into a hostel or PG for the first time? How to set up location sharing and safe zones so parents get peace of mind without daily calls, and students keep their privacy.
July 2026 · 6 min readLiving Apart, Staying Close: How Indian Families Use a Family Circle App Every Day
A family circle app isn't just for emergencies. Here's how Indian families actually use one day to day — arrival alerts, live status, and staying connected across cities.
July 2026 · 6 min readHow Working Professionals Living Away From Home Can Reassure Worried Parents
Moved cities for work? Here's how to reassure worried parents without a daily phone call — automatic arrival alerts, live status, and a setup that respects your independence.
July 2026 · 6 min readDaily Commute Safety: How Families Confirm a Safe Arrival at Work, College, or Office
The daily commute is where most family worry lives — auto, bus, metro, or bike. Here's how to set up automatic arrival confirmation so no one has to text "reached" again.
July 2026 · 5 min readHow to Set Up a Family Emergency Plan Using Raksha
A step-by-step family emergency plan using Raksha — SOS contacts, safe zones, meeting points, and what each family member should know before an emergency happens.
July 2026 · 7 min readWhat to Do the First Week Your Child Moves Away for College
The first week away for college is an adjustment for the whole family. A practical guide for parents — what to set up, what to expect, and how much to check in.
July 2026 · 6 min readHow Long-Distance Grandparents Stay Close With Grandkids Using Raksha
Grandparents living apart from grandchildren can still feel close day to day — arrival alerts, live status, and simple location sharing designed for family, not just tech-savvy users.
July 2026 · 6 min readStarting a New Job: Setting Up Safe Zones for Your New Commute
New job, new office, new route home. Update your family's safe zones and arrival alerts before your first week so everyone stays in the loop from day one.
July 2026 · 5 min readA Family Safety Net for Solo Women Professionals in India
Living alone in a new city for work? Build a practical family safety net — arrival alerts, SOS, and a circle that supports your independence instead of undermining it.
July 2026 · 7 min readKeeping Track of Family During Festival Travel in India
Diwali, Eid, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi — festival travel means crowded stations, packed trains, and family members scattered across relatives' homes. Here's how to stay in sync.
July 2026 · 6 min readHow to Check If Your Child's School Bus Is Running Late
School bus running late and no one's answering the phone? Practical ways to check — from the school's own tracking system to using your child's device — and when to actually worry.
July 2026 · 5 min readHow to Set Up Google Family Link and Raksha Together
Family Link controls apps and screen time. Raksha handles arrival alerts, ring, and lost-phone recovery. Here's how the two work together instead of overlapping.
July 2026 · 6 min readWhat to Do If Your Family Member's Phone Shows Offline for Hours
A family member's phone has shown offline for hours in Raksha. Most of the time it's dead battery or bad signal — here's how to tell, and the exact steps to take if it isn't.
July 2026 · 6 min readFamily Safety Net for Night Shift Workers in India
BPO, healthcare, IT support, security — night shift work means family worrying on a different clock. Here's how to set up arrival alerts and stay connected across odd hours.
July 2026 · 6 min readHow to Talk to Elderly Parents Who Resist Location Sharing
Your parent thinks location sharing means you don't trust them, or that it's not for people their age. Here's how to have that conversation and address the real concerns underneath it.
July 2026 · 7 min readSetting Up a Family Circle Before a Solo Trekking or Trip
Heading out solo — a trek, a road trip, a backpacking trip with patchy signal? Set up your family circle properly before you leave, not after you're already out of range.
July 2026 · 6 min readHow to Set a Safe Zone Radius That Actually Works
Safe zone too small and it never triggers, too big and it fires from the wrong building. Here's how to pick a radius that reliably catches arrivals without false alerts.
July 2026 · 5 min readWhat Your Teenager Actually Thinks About Being Tracked
Before you set up location sharing for your teenager, it helps to understand what actually bothers them about it — and what makes them okay with it. Real patterns, not assumptions.
July 2026 · 7 min readFamily Safety Net for NRI Families Checking In on Parents in India
Time zones make daily calls hard. Here's how NRI families use arrival alerts and live location to stay genuinely in the loop on parents back in India, without a 6 AM phone call.
July 2026 · 7 min readA Newlywed Couple's Guide to Sharing Location Without Awkwardness
Location sharing between new spouses can feel loaded if it's not set up thoughtfully. Here's how to make it a genuinely mutual, comfortable arrangement from the start.
July 2026 · 6 min readHow to Recover Your Raksha Account If You Lose Access
Changed your number, lost your phone, or switched devices? Here's how to recover access to your Raksha account and get your family circle back without losing your setup.
July 2026 · 5 min readA Family Safety Checklist for Moving to a New City in India
New city, new home, new routines for the whole family. A practical checklist to update safe zones, emergency contacts, and stay connected during the transition.
July 2026 · 7 min readHow Joint Families Use One Circle Across Three Generations
Grandparents, parents, and kids all in one household or nearby — how large joint families in India set up a single family circle that actually makes sense for everyone in it.
July 2026 · 6 min readWhy a Family Member's Location Isn't Updating, and How to Talk About It
Before assuming someone is deliberately hiding their location, there's a checklist of ordinary technical reasons to rule out — and if it really is intentional, how to have that conversation honestly.
July 2026 · 6 min readHow to Add a Domestic Helper or Driver to a Limited-Access Circle
Coordinating pickup, drop, and arrival times with household help or a regular driver doesn't require giving them full family visibility. Here's how to set up limited, respectful access.
July 2026 · 5 min readWhat Happens to Your Family Circle If You Stop Paying for Premium
Thinking about letting your Raksha subscription lapse? Here's exactly what you keep, what you lose, and what happens to your safe zones and location history when Premium ends.
July 2026 · 5 min readHow Blended Families Set Up Location Sharing Across Two Households
Co-parenting or blended families often need location sharing to work across two homes, not one. Here's how to set it up so it supports the kids without becoming a source of tension.
July 2026 · 7 min readA Guide to Raksha for Families With a Special Needs Child
For families where wandering, communication differences, or unfamiliar-place anxiety are real safety concerns, here's how to set up Raksha thoughtfully as one part of a broader safety plan.
July 2026 · 7 min readHow to Explain Safe Zones to a Young Child Without Scaring Them
Talking to a young child about a phone that tells parents where they are shouldn't come from a place of fear. Simple, age-appropriate ways to explain safe zones and arrival alerts.
July 2026 · 5 min readSet Up Safe Zones on a Family Member's Phone — Without Touching It
Know when your child leaves home, reaches school, or gets to the family office — without needing their phone in your hands to set it up. Why remote Safe Zones matter, with screenshots.
July 2026 · 6 min readArrival Alarm: Wake Up Before Your Stop, Be There When They Arrive
Doze off on a long bus or train ride and you'll miss your stop. Check the map too often for arriving parents and you're stuck to your phone. One feature solves both.
July 2026 · 4 min readHow to Set Up Raksha for a Child Studying Abroad
A different country, a new SIM, a big time difference — what to configure before they fly, and how to keep the circle useful without turning into a source of tension.
July 2026 · 6 min readWhat to Do If Two Family Members Give Conflicting Locations
The map shows one thing, a phone call says another. Why location readings can look conflicting or stale, and how to check what's actually going on before you worry.
July 2026 · 5 min readA Family Safety Net During Monsoon Flooding and Emergencies
Waterlogged roads, delayed commutes, patchy network — a practical guide to using Raksha and basic prep to keep the family connected during monsoon season.
July 2026 · 7 min readComing Soon
How Much Does Raksha Actually Cost Compared to Life360 in India
Setting Up Raksha for a Family With Multiple SIMs and Dual-SIM Phones
Arrival Alarm vs Safe Zones: Which One Should You Use?
How Battery Optimization Settings Affect Safe Zone and Arrival Alerts
Setting Up Raksha for a Family That Splits Time Between Two Cities
What Your Family Circle Should Look Like Once Kids Become Adults