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Life360 incorrectly flags motorcycle riding as distracted driving

🌱 parentingproduct problemSingle report ●●●●● severity 2/5

A motorcycle rider reports that the Life360 app incorrectly triggers alerts for rapid acceleration and distracted driving because the app's sensors are not calibrated for motorcycle dynamics.

Who's affected: A motorcycle rider using Life360.

⚠️ Single report. This is one person's account. We mark it so until more voices confirm it.

What people do today

🔧 Fix this

Ideas a builder, maker or community group could start on:

  1. Develop a 'Motorcycle Mode' toggle in the app settings that adjusts sensitivity thresholds for acceleration and distraction detection.
  2. Implement a machine learning classifier that distinguishes motorcycle motion patterns from car motion patterns using accelerometer and gyroscope data.
  3. Create a feature allowing users to tag specific trips as 'Motorcycle' to retroactively dismiss false driving safety alerts.
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Real voices

“I am constantly dinged for rapid acceleration and distracted driving. ... This app is not calibrated for bikes.”

Source: App Store review: life360

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