Google Maps, whether you are using it for Android or iOS, is a program packed with features – from what you can see in your area, to share your place with friends and family in real time. It is one of the most comprehensive programs and Google constantly adds new features.
Google Maps is also fully compatible with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, so if your vehicle dashboard is equipped with one or both of these services, you will see a map program show when your Android phone or iPhone is connected. You can use some useful features on that second screen on Google Maps.
Change the appearance of your vehicle
Change the appearance of your car on the map. Screen Copy: Google
No need to pay for the standard blue arrow depicting your vehicle on the map: Look for a trip to your phone, and the viewing card (displaying the expected travel time) Tap the icon showing three sliders on the right. Next, choose Avatar driving Choose a new icon and a new map color.
Find where to stop along the way
Find well -set stops on your route. Screen Copy: Google
If you want to stop for gas, food goods or anything else during your trip, you are lucky: you may do it without losing step by step navigation that is already on the screen. Tap the magnifying glass icon on the Android Auto (showing the expected travel time), then run the search type search.
You will see some examples such as cafes and gas stations that you can choose from the tap. Google Maps shows the best matches on the current route along with how much time you go – any of the options to add it to your route. Then updated instructions related to step by step are included in the additional stop that you just added.
It’s a little different if you use Google Maps via Apple CarPlay: Tap Travel Card, then Tap Add a stop At the top that submits the list of suggestions. Both Android Auto and Apple Carplay allows you to enter or express a certain location you want to stop. As always, be careful when doing any of them while you move.
Switch the map perspective
There are several map views that can be selected. Screen Copy: Google
On the right of Android Auto you will see a compass icon. Tap this switch between three map views: 3D perspective image, top upward image and travel overview. Apple Carplay will only get 3D and North Up images; You can get into them by taping a travel card showing the travel time, then the gear victory.
Help other road users
Use Google Maps to tell other road users what’s going on. Screen Copy: Google
Google Maps is a built -in feature to warn other users about what’s going on on the road. If you use Google Maps for Android Auto or Apple Carplay, you can find it by taping on the yellow hazard icon (triangle) on the left or right interface. A new box is emerging to report many incidents in your place.
The options here are slightly different depending on where you are in the world, but they usually include GrowthIs it Congestionand Closing of the tape; If Google Maps users are providing the same report in the same place, then Google will update their flow databases accordingly – so everyone sees the additional information you attached.
Choose what is displayed on the screen
The map can show different layers. Screen Copy: Google
You have options when it comes to what is displayed on the map. Tap the gear icon (Android Auto) or a travel card on your vehicle screen, then the gear icon (Apple Carplay). You will get options to show current traffic conditions and satellite image. Android Auto is also an image of 3D buildings that you can use instead of a satellite map.
Share your trip with other people
Use Google Maps to report to other people when you arrive. Screen Copy: Google
Whether you go to a work conference or get together with your family, the people you meet will appreciate knowing when you actually come (and it saves you that you have to stop sending messages by notifying everyone that you will be late).
This is only possible to buy Google Maps Android Auto. Tap three points of travel card (showing the expected travel time) then select Share your trip; There is a list of contacts, but you can also search for the list by writing or talking. Then the contact of your choice can see where you are when your journey progresses.
Change the audio calls heard
The same audio alert options can be found on the dashboard. Screen Copy: Google
You do not necessarily want every Google Maps to talk about traveling, especially if you are trying to listen to Podcast is you on the route you are quite familiar with. Tap the speaker icon on the dashboard to silence or not install audio instructions; Android Auto can also choose Only warnings (So only important road incidents).