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# Location command

## TL;DR

* `location.get` is a node command, invoked via `node.invoke` or `openclaw nodes location get`.
* Off by default.
* Android third-party builds use a selector: Off / While Using / Always. Play builds remain Off / While Using.
* Precise Location is a separate toggle.

## Why a selector (not just a switch)

OS location permissions are multi-level. Precise location is a separate OS grant too (iOS 14+ "Precise", Android "fine" vs "coarse"). The in-app selector drives the requested mode, but the OS still decides the actual grant.

## Settings model

Per node device:

* `location.enabledMode`: `off | whileUsing | always`
* `location.preciseEnabled`: bool

UI behavior:

* Selecting `whileUsing` requests foreground permission.
* Selecting `always` in the Android third-party build first requests foreground permission, explains the background access, then opens Android app settings for the separate **Allow all the time** grant.
* Android Play builds do not declare background location permission or show `always`.
* If the OS denies the requested level, the app reverts to the highest granted level and shows status.

## Permissions mapping (node.permissions)

Optional. The macOS node reports `location` via the `permissions` map on `node.list`/`node.describe`; iOS/Android may omit it.

## Command: `location.get`

Called via `node.invoke`, or the CLI helper:

```bash theme={"theme":{"light":"min-light","dark":"min-dark"}}
openclaw nodes location get --node <idOrNameOrIp>
openclaw nodes location get --node <idOrNameOrIp> --accuracy precise --max-age 15000 --location-timeout 10000
```

Params:

```json theme={"theme":{"light":"min-light","dark":"min-dark"}}
{
  "timeoutMs": 10000,
  "maxAgeMs": 15000,
  "desiredAccuracy": "coarse|balanced|precise"
}
```

CLI flags map directly: `--location-timeout` -> `timeoutMs`, `--max-age` -> `maxAgeMs`, `--accuracy` -> `desiredAccuracy`.

Response payload:

```json theme={"theme":{"light":"min-light","dark":"min-dark"}}
{
  "lat": 48.20849,
  "lon": 16.37208,
  "accuracyMeters": 12.5,
  "altitudeMeters": 182.0,
  "speedMps": 0.0,
  "headingDeg": 270.0,
  "timestamp": "2026-01-03T12:34:56.000Z",
  "isPrecise": true,
  "source": "gps|wifi|cell|unknown"
}
```

Errors (stable codes):

* `LOCATION_DISABLED`: selector is off.
* `LOCATION_PERMISSION_REQUIRED`: permission missing for requested mode.
* `LOCATION_BACKGROUND_UNAVAILABLE`: app is backgrounded but only While Using is granted.
* `LOCATION_TIMEOUT`: no fix in time.
* `LOCATION_UNAVAILABLE`: system failure or no providers.

## Background behavior

* Android third-party builds accept background `location.get` only when the user selected `Always` and Android granted background location. The existing persistent node service adds the `location` service type and discloses `Location: Always` while active.
* Android Play builds and `While Using` mode deny `location.get` while backgrounded.
* Other node platforms may differ.

## Model/tooling integration

* Agent tool: the `nodes` tool's `location_get` action (node required).
* CLI: `openclaw nodes location get --node <id>`.
* Agent guidelines: only call when the user enabled location and understands the scope.

## UX copy (suggested)

* Off: "Location sharing is disabled."
* While Using: "Only when OpenClaw is open."
* Always: "Allow requested location checks while OpenClaw is in the background."
* Precise: "Use precise GPS location. Toggle off to share approximate location."

## Related

* [Nodes overview](/nodes)
* [Channel location parsing](/channels/location)
* [Camera capture](/nodes/camera)
* [Talk mode](/nodes/talk)