Google Maps makes navigation easier thanks to its voice directions. If you’re driving, you don’t even need to keep your eyes on the screen — just listen to the voice directions and follow the instructions.
You might be thinking “How do I download voice directions from Google Maps?”
, and get directions. Use the Google Maps app as you normally would. Voice directions will be downloaded while you have the Maps app open. When the voice directions are done downloading, you’ll hear directions instead of chimes when navigating to a place. You can play, pause, skip, and change music without minimizing Google Maps navigation.
Why is Google Maps not giving me voice directions?
If Google Maps is still not giving you voice directions, uninstall the app. You can then download and reinstall the app. Use an alternative app If nothing worked, not even reinstalling the app, switch to a different GPS and navigation app.
This of course begs the question “How do I get Google Maps to talk?”
How to get Google Maps to talk by enabling talk navigation on your mobile device. Open the Google Maps app on your i. Phone, Android, or i. Pad and search for the location that you want to go to by typing it in the top search bar. Tap the blue “DIRECTIONS” button at the bottom of the screen.
Why did Google Maps voice directions stop working on my Android?
Google maps voice directions stopped working on my Android device. Google Maps changed recently, and now the navigation interface is more confusing, it requires several more clicks for navigation to work, and voice directions stopped working .
Can I use Google Maps voice navigation as a phone call?
If your car entertainment system can only make and receive phone calls over Bluetooth, you can also enable the ‘Play as Bluetooth phone call’ option. The Google Maps voice navigation would guise as a phone call so you can hear direction instructions through your Bluetooth car’s speaker.
How do I turn off Google Maps voice on Android?
So, just go back to Settings > Navigation settings > Voice level, and disable Play voice over Bluetooth. Even though it’s a full-fledged service, you still use Google Maps as an app on your phone. And apps tend to go a little mad sometimes.