Waze is one of the most popular GPS navigation apps, both on its own and through Android Auto. On a personal note, it is my favorite: I like its clear design, it works well and it is free and the best thing is that it has an active community that informs you of everything that happens in real time on the road. But its virtues and secrets do not end there: it has a high customization, light years away from Google Maps, and it also has points. If you are not very clear What are Waze points and what are they used for?we explain it to you in depth.
How to see the points you have in Waze
First, a paragraph: to earn points on Waze It is essential that you have created an account and associated an email address with it. Additionally, you will need to verify it.
From now on, every time you use Waze, you’ll earn points, although we’ll take a closer look at that. To check your Waze points, open your app on iOS or Android and tap the button with the three lines (top left corner), tap ‘View profile‘ > ‘Achievements‘.
How to earn points on Waze
As we explained above, To earn points on Waze, simply use the app. In fact, we just have to open it while we travel kilometers, although depending on what we do, we will earn more or less points.
Below is a summary table of what gives points in Waze according to Google support, although the summary is: drive, give warnings and change the map.
|
Activity |
Points |
|---|---|
|
Complete a trip |
5 for each trip |
|
Submit a review about something you saw |
6 for each review |
|
Send a voice prompt |
9 for each review |
|
Tap “Always Here” or “Not Here” during an alert |
2 each time you touch one of the options |
|
Change fuel prices and types |
8 for each edition |
|
Edit map |
3 for each edition |
|
Add a photo of a site |
9 for each photo |
|
Add a site update |
|
|
Add a new road name |
6 for each name |
|
Add house numbers |
3 for each house number |
What are the points for?
Now that we know how to check points and how to get them, let’s get down to business: Why do I want Waze points? We’ve told you before: they can’t be exchanged for money, but they do improve the user experience somewhat.
But above all, It’s a gamification strategy Its goal is to motivate users to use the app and continue contributing, that is, to become a better driver and a better informer.
So, Waze points are used to determine the level you have in the application: The more points you have, the higher the level and the better the reputation. Here you have a table from Wazeopedia (note: it comes from Colombia, so the translation differs from the Spanish version but it helps to get an idea):
Ranges in Waze. Wazeopedia Colombia
As you level up in Waze, customization options are extensivewith more avatars and custom pins. You also gain editing permissions on maps for tasks like naming streets. Finally, you can get digital stickers or show yourself on the map so other people using the app can see you.
Cover | Montage with photo by Luke Chesser on Unsplash and Mockuphone with screenshot from Waze
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