Voice Commands in Google Maps

Voice Commands in Google Maps

Google Maps now responds to voice commands!

As much as I love Google Maps, I've had moments when I had to pull over to the side of the road (not always convenient) to adjust Google Maps directions or even read a pop up change and the small print directions for what to do next with my reading glasses on. I'm thrilled.

Go to Google Maps and then ask for directions.

Other Commands
Directions and travel
"Mute." or "Mute voice guidance."
"Unmute." or "Unmute voice guidance."
"Show traffic." or "Hide traffic."
"Show satellite." or "Hide satellite."
"Navigate home." or "Navigate to Starbucks."
"Show route overview." or "Show alternate routes."
"What road is this?"
"What’s my next turn?"
"What's my ETA?"
"How's traffic ahead?" or "How's traffic to home?"
"What's the weather like?"
"Avoid tolls." or "Enable tolls."
"Avoid highways." or "Enable highways."
"Avoid ferries." or "Enable ferries."
"Exit navigation."

Hooray!
H/T David Amerland 

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Originally shared by David Amerland

Google Maps Responds to Voice Commands Now

While driving you can now, activate Voice Commands for Google Maps by saying "OK Google" - check out the Google instructions on this: https://goo.gl/feHIZP.

Beyond the fact that this is a further expansion of AI and Voice Search in the Googleverse it is also one step closer to the "Computer, plot a course for the Andromeda Nebula" moment ;)