Google Maps is one of the most used navigation applications on iPhone and therefore on CarPlay. An unrivaled search engine and collaborative features inherited from Waze make it one of the favorite map applications. However, since 2019, a feature had reached Android smartphones and only now it has been extended to iOS users as well.
Controlling the speed at which you drive will now be easier
This new feature comes five years after Android users were already able to enjoy it. We are talking about the speedometer, the ability to see how fast you are moving on the Google Maps screen. This is in addition to the already integrated functions such as speed limits or radar warning.
Being able to see the speed at which you are driving on the iPhone or on the CarPlay screen is very useful, because this way the co-pilot or the rest of the people you have in the car can be careful if you have pressed the accelerator too hard. Additionally, it is interesting to see the movement generated through a GPS signal and observe the difference with the car’s internal speedometer.
How to Enable Google Maps Speedometer on iPhone
This feature comes from gradually to all Google Maps users. It is essential that the app is updated to the latest version, so go to the App Store and search for Google Maps to see if there are any pending updates. Based on our testing, users who Connect iPhone to car and use CarPlay for more possibilities to see the speedometer. Actually I checked it with my own car and in CarPlay it is visible, but using the iPhone independently it is not.
Google Maps Speedometer on Apple CarPlay
current speed will appear next to the speed limit to always keep in mind the speed of the route. If you want to turn it off, you can do so from the Google Maps app itself on the iPhone.
- See on Google Maps
- Click on your profile > Settings > Navigation
- Scroll down to where you find the speedometer option
With this new Google Maps for iPhone, it becomes a more complete navigator if possible. On the other hand, Apple Maps has special features in which it surpasses Googleso we recommend using both apps depending on the functionality you need and the time or city you are in. If you still can’t find this feature on your Google Maps, it will only take a few days for it to reach you, as the gradual rollout of this long-awaited feature is underway.
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