Alerts & notifications
Set an area for alerts
Save a place and radius, and understand what “near me” means for a rule.
Save a place
Open Alerts → Rules and, under Set up, tap Places. Add Home, Work, or a custom place: pick the spot on the map, use your location, or search for a store. Set its default distance (2, 5, 10, 25 or 50 mi chips). Use a name that helps you recognize it later.
Check the center when traveling
A rule using your current location uses the location captured when you save it. Do not assume it continuously follows you on a road trip. Revisit its area when you want to hunt somewhere else.
Edit carefully
A saved place can be used by rules. Check the rule list when changing or removing it so your intended areas remain covered. Your saved alert places are not public location-sharing features.
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Guide updated 2026-10-19. Some controls can differ by platform or app version.