If you don’t use a Bluetooth headset and have Google Maps ‘talk’ through your phone’s speaker or wired earbuds, you might want to disable the Play voice over Bluetooth option. In fact, a few users reported that disabling this feature actually resolved the problem.
How to fix Google Maps is not talking issue?
Unmuting voice navigation will help you in most situations. But in some cases, adjusting the voice guidance volume will also help the user facing the “Google Maps is not talking” issue. Here are some steps to implement this in Android and i. OS as well.
This is what my research found. Updating Google Maps to the latest app version should fix the problem. Speaking of updates, make sure your phone is running the latest OS version. To update Google Maps, open the Play Store app and search for Google Maps. If there’s an Update button next to the app, tap it.
Connecting your phone to a Bluetooth device (say a wireless headphone or Bluetooth car receiver/stereo system) could cause interference in the functionality of the Google Maps’ voice navigation. If Google Maps isn’t configured to play voice when connected to a Bluetooth accessory, voice navigation won’t work on your phone.
Why is my Google Maps voice navigation not working?
There are a lot of factors that could cause Google Maps voice navigation not to work, and a lot of ways to get the issue fixed. If you use an Android device or an i. Phone, one of the troubleshooting tips should help get your Google Maps back to normal. Let’s get right into it.
Go to Settings > Navigation settings > Voice level. If you’re using Bluetooth earbuds, make sure to enable Play voice over Bluetooth. Now that you know voice directions are enabled, let’s see what we can do if this feature stops 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.