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How to Enable Spoken Directions in Google Maps

HardReset.InfoJune 23, 20251 min118 views
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Enabling Google Maps Voice Navigation

  • 📍 Mark your destination in Google Maps to begin the navigation setup.
  • ▶️ Tap the Start button to initiate navigation.

Configuring Voice Guidance Settings

  • 🗣️ To enable spoken directions, tap the voice icon and select the option for full voice guidance (not just alerts).
  • 🔊 The icon with a speaker and lines indicates full voice guidance, while the other option provides only alerts for events like road blockades.

Advanced Navigation Options

  • ⚙️ Access the Settings menu by long-pressing the voice icon.
  • 🔇 Within settings, you can manage the mute state, adjust guidance volume, and select a software voice.
  • 🎧 Ensure Play voice over Bluetooth and Play voice during phone calls are enabled for uninterrupted audio.
  • 📶 Options for GPS signal lost alerts are also available.
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