Location guide
Getting your most accurate recommendations
I find places by knowing exactly where you are the moment you search — nothing more, nothing stored. If a spot that's clearly nearby isn't showing up, it almost always comes down to one of two things: I don't have your precise location, or your device's GPS signal is weak right now. This page walks through fixing both, on whichever device you're using.
The two things that matter most
- Precise location, not approximate. Both iOS and Android let you grant an app location access but keep it "approximate" — that alone can be off by a mile or more in either direction.
- A real GPS signal. Indoors, underground, or between tall buildings, your device may be guessing your location from Wi-Fi and cell towers instead of GPS satellites — much less accurate.
iPhone & iPad
Apple SupportTurn Location Services and GPS on or off on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touchThe general idea
Apple's exact menu wording shifts a little from one iOS version to the next, so the steps above are the ones to trust. Broadly: Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services, make sure it's on, then find Kaloqa in the app list below and set it to While Using the App with Precise Location switched on. That last toggle is the one people miss most — without it, iOS only ever gives me the general area, not your exact spot.
Get the strongest signal
- Step outside or near a window — GPS needs a clear view of the sky, not just a Wi-Fi connection.
- Give it a few seconds after opening the app. The very first fix after launch is often the least accurate.
- Underground, in a parking garage, or deep inside a large building, GPS can struggle no matter what — this is a hardware limit, not a Kaloqa one.
- Still stuck? Turn Airplane Mode on for five seconds, then off again — it forces a fresh signal search.
Android
Google SupportManage location permissions for appsThe general idea
Exact menu names vary a little by phone maker (Samsung, Pixel, OnePlus, etc.), and Google's guide above covers each of them — but broadly: Settings → Apps → Kaloqa → Permissions → Location, choose Allow only while using the app, and make sure Use precise location is switched on. Android, like iOS, keeps approximate and precise as separate toggles.
Get the strongest signal
- Step outside or near a window for a clear view of the sky.
- Give it a few seconds after opening the app for the first fix to settle.
- Underground, in a parking garage, or deep inside a large building, GPS accuracy drops on any phone.
- Still stuck? Toggle Location off and back on in the quick-settings panel to force a fresh search.
Computer & browser
On a computer, your browser — not Kaloqa — controls location access, and it asks you the first time each site requests it. If you accidentally denied it, each browser has its own official guide for fixing it:
Google Chrome HelpManage your location settings in Chrome — ComputerApple SupportCustomize settings for each website in Safari on MacMozilla SupportDoes Firefox share my location with websites?A quick note on accuracy
Desktop and laptop computers usually don't have real GPS hardware — your browser estimates your location from Wi-Fi networks nearby instead, which is naturally less precise than a phone. For the best results, the Kaloqa app on your phone will generally beat a desktop browser every time.
Prefer to set your location by hand?
You can always type in a specific area instead of using GPS — tap the location pill at the top of Discover, then search. Picking a specific neighborhood (not just a whole city) gets you noticeably better results than a city-only search, since a city-level pick can land several minutes away from where you actually are.
Tried all of this and still not seeing what's nearby? Email us at hello@kaloqa.com — include your city and which device you're on.