What’s up, everyone?
MK here, and in this video, we will learn to use the most popular navigation app called
Google Maps.
So, let’s get into it.
This is how it looks like when you first open it.
Its interface is crowded with places.
This icon is for the map type.
Here, you can enable this satellite view that will show the map as it is.
You can also enable the terrain view, which is helpful in the hilly and mountain areas.
Then we have some map details.
You can activate public transport to see the public transport routes, traffic to see the
traffic on roads, cycling, 3D, and street view.
Those two details are location dependent.
You can see bushfires close by and the air quality.
It’s showing “Good” here, so the quality is good.
It also has some quick searches on the top.
Usually, it shows results near your location, but our location is turned off right now,
so it is showing the results where the map view is.
Let’s see how to check and download offline maps.
You will click on Profile and then on this option.
Here are the downloaded maps.
You can download a new map by clicking here.
Zoom in and out to select the area to download.
Offline maps expire after a certain time, so it is essential to update them from this
menu.
You can go offline by enabling this “Wi-Fi only” option.
Or just turn off the mobile data, and Google Maps will automatically work offline in the
downloaded area.
Next are the navigation settings.
All the navigation settings are here.
You can mute the maps completely, turn on just the alerts, or use turn-by-turn navigation.
Also, Google Maps can adjust its tone according to your style.
We have the voice language and some other options here that may be beneficial in your
situation.
We also have the day and night modes, distance units, speed limit, and speedometer.
You can voice search from here or type in the keyword in the search bar.
Google Maps is amazing when it comes to businesses.
You can see their number, website, business hours, photos, reviews, updates, popular times,
public transport routes, and Q&As.
To navigate to that place, we click on this “Directions” button.
Google Maps also supports “Street View” in many countries.
Tap on this view, and you will see what it looks like.
You can use those arrows to move from place to place.
All right, now we have the location turned on.
This blue dot is your location.
To go somewhere, tap on this button and put in the address.
However, we will search for something on the top.
Let’s search for JB Hi-Fi Maron.
We can see the location on the map.
To navigate there, there are two options.
You will see a “Directions” button here.
You can also start the navigation by tapping this “Start” button.
In the route overview, you have a few options.
Your last used transport mode will always be active here.
The public transport mode is here that shows all the public transport options.
The list here is sorted by the “Best Route.”
The man icon here indicates the total number of minutes you will be walking before reaching
the bus.
And after leaving the bus, you will be walking this much time to get to the location.
You can set the departure and arrival times to schedule trips.
Tap on one to see the route, bus stops, times, and other data.
In some regions, Google Maps is integrated with the public transport network, so we see
the live bus locations.
Also, the time is the estimated live time.
If Google Maps does not support live location in your region, you will see the generic times
here.
We also have those modes.
Let’s go back to driving and start the navigation.
I’m going to start navigation and drive my car.
You will see the total navigation time, distance, and the arrival time here.
If you take a different route, Google Maps will re-adjust the navigation.
All you have to do is follow this blue line.
If it goes left, you go left, and if it goes right, you go right.
Google Maps also shows the vehicle’s speed.
You will see it here.
Also, in some locations, it supports the road limit, and if you exceed it, it will give
a warning.
Google Maps supports reporting incidents like Waze.
You can tap here to see the supported options.
If you report something here, Google Maps will warn others traveling through this road.
You can also switch the voice mode to no voice, alerts only, and turn-by-turn navigation.
Adding a stop is possible from this search menu.
Search for something along the way and choose the place, and the map will adjust times and
routes accordingly.
When you arrive at the stop, you will see a “Continue Navigation” button.
You can scroll up to see more trip options.
The trip progress can be shared, and you can see the road traffic with this option.
While navigating, you will see the road turning yellow and red.
This shows the traffic on your route.
Yellow means medium and red means heavy traffic.
Heavy traffic at traffic lights is expected.
You will also see alternative routes with the adjusted ETA.
For example, here, we can take this route as well.
Just tap on it.
Let’s move to some other features.
You can tap here or say the term to activate the assistant.
When the navigation is on, Google Maps enables “Do not disturb.”
You will still get messages and calls, but they will be controlled by Google Maps.
You can make calls, send messages, and play media from this section.
Let’s see what happens when you get a call.
When you do, you will see it here.
Also, Google Maps will inform you about this call and ask you to pick it up.
You can say “Yes” or “No.”
Lastly, when you arrive at the destination, you see this screen.
You can provide feedback if you like.
OK, there is more to Google Maps, but this video focused on the navigation.
I hope it helped.
Please let me know if you have questions in the comments.
Take care.