Google Maps has enhanced its mobile app with new voice search capabilities designed to help users stay focused on driving.
After activating driving mode, the “OK Google” voice command can be utilized in several ways. When a voice command is available, a white microphone icon will appear in the top right corner.
Saying “OK Google” will prompt the app to listen for the next command. Alternatively, tapping on the microphone icon will achieve the same result. You can then instruct the app to perform various tasks or find information, such as “find the next rest stop,” or “what’s my ETA?”
To ensure this feature works, it needs to be properly set up. Open the Google Maps app, tap on the three-dot menu button in the bottom right, navigate to Settings > “OK Google detection” > and enable “While driving.”
Beyond the usual voice commands, Google has introduced some new ones, including:
– “Show / Hide traffic”
– “Mute / Unmute voice guidance”
– “Avoid tolls / highways / ferries”
– “How’s traffic ahead?”
– “Show alternate routes”
To use these new voice commands, update the Google Maps app on your iOS or Android device, and you’re all set to go. Safe travels!
