Report incidents, check traffic, and more from your vehicle
What to Know
- Open Android Auto on your phone, tap Customize launcher , and make sure Waze isn't hidden.
- Open the app and go to menu > View profile > Home and work to add those addresses.
- Attach the phone to the car and open Waze on the vehicle's screen to start using it.
The article explains the process of using Waze in your vehicle. Android Auto .
How to Configure Waze for Use with Android Auto
Utilizing the Waze Android Auto application is extremely straightforward. Just like with many others, apps for Android Auto This one doesn’t require any setup. Still, you should go through these steps if you don’t have Waze installed on your phone yet or if you do, but it isn’t appearing in Android Auto.
Install Waze If you haven't got it yet, it's available for free on the Play Store.
Search the Settings app for Android Auto Depending on your device, it could be a standalone application. Look for it just as you would search for any other app, and once found, open it.
Tap Customize launcher .
Install the application on Android Auto To achieve this, locate Waze In the list, ensure there’s a checkmark beside it. This ensures visibility when using Android Auto.
Insert a Workplace or Home Location in Waze
While not essential, this feature can be quite handy. If you intend to primarily rely on Waze for navigation within Android Auto, having quick access to directions for your home or workplace is beneficial. This way, you only have to command "navigate me home" or "go to work," eliminating the need to recite the full addresses repeatedly.
Tap the three lines to open the menu.
Select View profile .
Choose Home and work .
Tap the pencil next to Home , followed by entering your residential address.
Perform the preceding action once more. Work .
How to Utilize Waze With Android Auto When Driving
Waze for Android Auto works the same in your car as it does on your phone. You'll see and hear alerts about things like road conditions, traffic, and accidents. You can use voice commands to start and end navigation, to answer calls, and more.
Link your smartphone to your vehicle for access to Android Auto.
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Tap Waze on the home screen.
Say, "Hey, Google," followed by telling Android Auto your destination. Below are a few examples:
- "Take me home."
- Head to 188 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont.
- "Directions to Pizza Hut."
- "Navigate to work."
Expert Tip: Tip
Sometimes, you will receive a list of proposed locations, and you must select the desired one prior to beginning navigation.
If you're using a touchscreen console and want to type, make sure your vehicle is in park mode before tapping the screen. search Enter your destination in the field located at the top of the screen.
To report traffic incidents, tap the report button Select the category such as traffic, police, or crash, and subsequently tap Submit .
Related: How to Use Split Screen on Android Auto
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