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How do I change the navigation in Google Maps?

Published in Google Maps 3 mins read

Unfortunately, the provided reference is quite limited and only mentions changing the navigation voice. It doesn't offer comprehensive instructions on how to change the navigation in Google Maps more generally. Therefore, this answer will focus on aspects of navigation that can be changed. I will assume that "change the navigation" refers to options like changing the route, voice, or display settings within Google Maps.

Here's a breakdown of how you can adjust aspects of Google Maps navigation:

Changing Your Route

  • During navigation: While actively navigating, Google Maps will often suggest alternative routes if traffic conditions change. You can choose to accept these alternative routes.
  • Before starting navigation: Before you hit "Start," you can often see multiple route options. These might prioritize distance, time, or avoiding tolls/highways. Tap on the route you prefer before beginning navigation.
  • Avoiding Tolls, Highways, or Ferries: You can set preferences to avoid tolls, highways, or ferries in your Google Maps settings. To do this:
    1. Open Google Maps.
    2. Tap your profile picture or initial > Settings > Navigation settings.
    3. Under "Route options," turn on/off "Avoid tolls," "Avoid highways," and "Avoid ferries" as desired.

Changing the Navigation Voice

The video reference suggests changing the navigation voice. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Google Maps app.
  2. Tap your profile picture or initial.
  3. Go to Settings > Navigation settings.
  4. Look for "Voice selection". (The location of voice settings can vary slightly depending on your device and the version of Google Maps.)
  5. Choose a different voice (if available in your region).
  6. You can also adjust the volume of the voice navigation.

Changing Display Settings

  • Map View: You can switch between 2D and 3D map views. During navigation, a 3D view is typically used for a better sense of direction.
  • Day/Night Mode: You can set Google Maps to automatically switch between day and night mode based on the time of day, or you can force it to always be in day or night mode. Go to Settings > Theme to adjust this.

Other Navigation Settings

Explore the "Navigation settings" menu for other options like:

  • Showing speed limits
  • Showing speedometer
  • Mute state of the phone calls
  • Navigation preview

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