8 tips for navigating Google Maps like a pro

Master advanced Google Maps skills and travel easily! Google Maps has become the most popular map app in the world, but have you taken advantage of its hidden features? This article will share 8 practical Google Maps skills to help you become a map navigation expert.

(This article has been updated and was originally published on August 19, 2019)

1. Offline map download: Are you worried about bad network signals? Download offline maps in advance! Click on the personal avatar in the upper right corner, select "Offline Map", and select a preset area or a custom map area to download. Remember, offline maps cannot provide functions such as real-time traffic information. You can set the frequency of automatic update and clear cache.

2. Add a stopover point to the trip: Need to refuel or have a meal in the middle? Click the search icon in navigation mode, select a category or search for a specific location, add up to nine stops, and adjust the order at any time (exit navigation mode, click on the three points in the upper right corner, and select "Edit stop").

3. Double-click to zoom the map: One-handed operation map? Double-click and hold the screen, drag up and down to quickly zoom the map, which is more convenient and quicker than "pinch".

4. Add custom tags to common locations: Add custom tags to home, office or common locations for quick search and voice navigation. Press and hold the map location to add a mark and select the "Tag" function in the location card. These tags will sync to your Google account.

5. Go home with one click: Android users can add the "Route" widget, set the commonly used address (home or office) as the destination, and enable navigation with one click.

6. Check traffic conditions in advance: Avoid being late! Check the estimated itinerary of the route one or two days in advance, select "Departure Time" or "Arrival Time" to set the specific time, and Google Maps will adjust the route suggestions based on traffic conditions.

7. Get recommendations for maps: Click the "Explore" button in the tab bar at the bottom to view restaurants, bars and other places recommended by Google Maps based on your historical location and ratings.

8.Share real-time location: Share real-time location with friends or family to facilitate meetings or inform safely to get home. Click the blue position point on the map, select "Share your location", select contact and share time.

Remember, Google Maps’ predictions are based on data and cannot predict emergencies.

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