The way to use Google Maps in Apple CarPlay

In case you aren’t glad along with your automotive’s built-in navigation software program — which let’s face it, would not be an enormous shock — do you know that Google Maps is on the market as a navigation choice in Apple CarPlay, not simply Apple Maps? So long as you will have entry to Google Maps on an iPhone and a automobile with CarPlay compatibility by way of its infotainment system, you possibly can change to Google’s mapping service at will.

Utilizing Google Maps, you possibly can seek for locations and create complicated routes earlier than you get in your automobile — one thing most automakers do not trouble with. This is what you need to do to get began with Google Maps in CarPlay.

The way to arrange Google Maps in CarPlay

1. Replace your iPhone to the newest model of iOS out there on your system, ideally iOS 17 or later.
2. Replace or obtain the Google Maps app if you have not not too long ago.
3. When you’re up-to-date, go to Settings -> Common -> CarPlay in your iPhone and choose your automotive. If it does not present up, you will have to attach your telephone to your automotive first.
4. Faucet on Customise. You will see an inventory of apps together with Google Maps. If you don’t need it to be on web page two or three of your in-car show when CarPlay launches, drag its icon (utilizing the three strains on the proper) larger up the checklist.
5. Plug your iPhone into the USB port in your automotive, or use your automotive’s dashboard show to attach wirelessly (if it is an choice). The CarPlay interface ought to seem routinely.
6. Faucet on Google Maps and you’ll set your vacation spot in a lot the identical manner as you’d in Apple Maps.

Notes on utilizing Google Maps

As a security measure, the app will solely allow you to kind utilizing the CarPlay keyboard in case your automobile is parked. You’ll be able to nonetheless use different search and navigation features whereas in movement, say if it’s essential discover a close by gasoline or EV charging station. The perfect observe is to plan and launch a route in your iPhone earlier than you hook up with CarPlay — when the app syncs, you will be able to drive immediately.

In case you’ve bought further time to take a seat in your automotive, it is price exploring the app’s in-car settings. At a minimal we might suggest setting it to change between gentle and darkish modes routinely, for the reason that gentle mode could be blinding if you’re driving at evening. You too can select to keep away from highways and/or tolls, and we might recommend the latter until toll roads are important for getting someplace on time.

By default Google Maps ought to present posted pace limits when you drive, however at all times doublecheck these in opposition to real-world indicators. Google’s knowledge is not at all times present, and the very last thing anybody needs is to get trapped by police in rural Texas as a result of Google claimed the restrict was 10mph sooner.

Lastly, whereas you will have performed this already, make certain your House and/or Work addresses are arrange within the iPhone app. Faucet in your profile icon, then go to Settings -> Edit dwelling or work. That’ll open up fast mid-drive shortcuts.