Today I show you how to better use one most used GPS apps in the world:WAZE.
Because you may not know it, but this Free GPS is full of useful little secrets.
Find the best time to leave, control your speed, avoid tolls...
It is quite simple; as soon as I get in my car, I can't do without these features.
I, who am also a big wheeler (I'm a salesman), I can tell you that it's very appreciable.
Waze saves me time and money! But do you still need to know how to use it.
Discover 17 tips and tricks that all drivers should know (and use on both Android and iPhone). Watch:
Google, number 1 in GPS solutions, offers 2 well-known navigation systems in the world.
First Google maps, preinstalled on Android phones and developing excellent features.
And Waze, which is slowly but surely becoming the global star of GPS applications.
Its success is anything but a coincidence. It is based on 2 very interesting assets for the user:
On the one hand, Waze updates its maps in real time thanks to community sharing.
That is to say that it manages to update itself thanks to the information that you send to it.
Example:Do you see an accident on the road? Warn him.
Waze then shares the information with all of its users, which greatly improves the browsing experience.
On the other hand, Waze is full of very well thought out little features.
They allow you to personalize and adapt the navigation according to your needs.
Imagine, for example, that you never wanted to use highways in your routes.
Well it is or quite possible with Waze.
You just have to know how to do it and how to configure the settings.
Since I'm nice, you don't have to worry about looking for tutorials or going on YouTube.
I show you how it works in the points below:
Did you know Waze isn't just for cars?
Depending on whether you are a motorist, biker or even a taxi driver, Waze does not offer the same navigation experience.
And that is very practical, because it can save you a lot of time; let me explain.
If you are a 2-wheeler for example, Waze gives you a different travel time than a car.
He knows that you can weave through traffic more easily, so the travel time is adapted.
And it's the same if you are a taxi or VTC on Uber.
Waze calculates the route taking into account the voices reserved for this type of vehicle!
So first of all, define your vehicle well to get the best route.
To do this, go to "Settings", "Vehicle type" , choose the vehicle and presto! That's it.
For the heads in the air who lose points easily, know that Waze alerts you in case of exceeding the speed.
A good way to keep your driver's license isn't it!?
To do this, go to "Settings", "Speedometer" and click on "Show on map".
This first setting allows you to display the speed limits on the map according to the road taken.
Next, click on “Alert in case of speeding”.
Waze then warns youwhen you exceed the authorized speed limit.
No more risk of being flashed by radars!
Waze displays a lot of information simultaneously on the screen.
The map can then be overloaded with reports and use becomes more complicated.
And you should know that you can reduce or increase the amount of information displayed.
Just go to "Settings", "Map display", "Reporting" and remove or add whatever you want.
Ah yes, this option also applies to see or not see other Wazers.
By checking "Do not see" , other users no longer appear on the screen.
If you're tired of WAZE's slightly too neutral voice, know that you can change it.
There is indeed a wide choice of voices in the options of Waze.
Go to "Settings", choose "voices and sounds" and a list of voices appears.
You just have to choose the one that suits you best.
Ah yes; another completely original possibility:you can record your own voice!
Imagine Waze saying "at the roundabout, turn left" with your own intonation... It gives chills, guaranteed effect.
To configure this, also go to "Settings" then "voice and sound" and click on "Record a voice" .
Waze then asks you to record your voice for all sound announcements one by one.
While driving, it is not possible to tap on the app at the same time. Security obliges!
That's why Waze has integrated a super easy-to-use voice control device.
Simply tap the mic to the right of the search bar to activate the feature.
Then speak aloud giving your destination then press "go" to start your path.
The default route offered by Waze is always the same:the fastest one.
However, be aware that other routes are offered by the application and available at any time.
You just have to know where to look.
When initiating a ride request, choose "routes" bottom left.
Waze then offers you all the possible routes.
When GPS navigation is active, open the bottom navigation pane and select "routes" .
Waze then offers you other alternative routes.
Thus, you can choose all the possible routes according to what suits you.
Fastest, Shortest, etc.
Thanks to Waze, you can notify your arrival time in real time!
This feature is very useful since it allows the person waiting for you to know where you are.
To activate it, nothing could be simpler.
While navigating, go to the bottom pane of the screen (where the time is) and press "Shared Trip" .
Choose the information channel (SMS, Watsapp, mail...) as well as where the people to notify.
A message or an email is then transmitted to give your position in real time.
To avoid being stuck, Waze can tell you when you need to leave!
Yes, this smart navigator adapts the departure time according to traffic forecasts on the road.
If I have an appointment at 9:00 a.m., well, I set up Waze the day before departure to know when to leave.
How do I do it? Look.
First click on "Settings" then on "Planned trips" .
Then click on "Plan a trip" and enter your destination and departure date.
Finish by entering the desired arrival time and Waze then tells you what departure time you must respect.
It even sends a notification to let you know it's time to go.
Absolutely crazy this app!
Long road trips are quite exhausting, especially when you have children on board.
It is therefore necessary to stop from time to time to rest.
Generally, we do this on motorway service areas which are often quite ugly!
Well, thanks to Waze, configure cool places to take a break that are much more interesting.
To do this, start by recording your final destination as usual.
But before launching the route, click on the magnifying glass located at the bottom of the module interface "stage" .
From there, you can save an address or let Waze give you suggestions.
These suggestions can be restaurants, hotels, parks...
You will then see different places appear on the map where you can stop on the route of your journey.
Validate the location and Waze then calculates a new route taking into account this small detour.
Avoiding tolls obviously allows you not to pay them, but also to reduce your fuel consumption.
And this without extending the duration of your journey!
So if you want to avoid tolls, it's totally possible with Waze.
To do this, go to "Settings" , "Navigation" and say "Avoid Toll Roads".
Once back in the GPS navigation, Waze recalculates your route without going through the tolls.
I nevertheless draw your attention to one point.
Avoiding toll roads does not mean avoiding freeways.
If you don't want to use them, also press "Avoid freeways and expressways".
Have you noticed the orange icon that appears on the map?
This is the button to share information with other users.
This is the very principle of community.
By clicking on this icon, you can broadcast useful information to everyone.
Traffic jams, accidents, closed roads... All this information is transmitted in real time.
So before you go on the road, take a good look at what other users have posted as a report.
This avoids many surprises!
Tired of having an alert message from Waze asking if you have a Cirt'Air sticker?
Well know that Waze allows you to save it directly in the app.
You will finally be able to validate your journey without being disturbed by this type of message.
Go to "Settings" , "Navigation" and "Add a Crit'Air thumbnail".
It also lets you know where you have the right to go.
Yes, if you have an old diesel know that some cities like Paris prohibit cars that do not have vignettes.
It is often complicated to manage your favorite music playlist while driving.
Well Waze helps you control it with its built-in audio player.
No more searching for your music app in the phone.
Waze shows you a super simple interface on its own interface.
To configure all this, go to "Settings" and click on "Audio player".
You will then see a list of music applications; add the one that interests you.
Among others, there is Spotify, Audible, YouTube, Deezer, Amazon Music and so on...
On the other hand, we will have to wait a bit for Apple Music.
Once you have done this, a new pink music logo will appear in the GPS navigation.
Click on it and then select your music provider to create the connection with Waze.
If everything went well, the music control functions have appeared in the interface.
Want to see a racing car, truck, bus or motorbike appear on your map?
It would still be nicer than a simple arrow that is installed by default, right?
To implement this fun idea, go to "Settings" , "Map Display" , "vehicle icon" and choose.
Personally, I love the doggie-shaped "Ouafmobile".
Stressed by the trip, we sometimes forget certain things in the car after our trip.
Functionality made at the beginning so that the parents do not forget the children (yes, if I assure you!)...
...Waze can serve as a real reminder for anything else.
For example, you want a reminder not to forget the keys; Waze fixes it for you.
You want to be sure not to forget to close the windows; Waze reminds you.
Go to "Settings" , "Child Reminders" and enable "Show reminders".
Finally press "Custom message" and indicate what you want to write as a reminder.
Is your fuel gauge starting to go down dangerously?
It stresses me out when it happens to me. Running out of fuel, what a horror!
Well, Waze saved my day more than once by showing me the nearest station.
Go to "Settings" , "Gas Station" then select the type of fuel you are using.
Waze also offers you to sort these stations by price, brands or distance.
Once you're back on GPS navigation, swipe up the bottom menu.
A number of options are then displayed, including that of the steps.
This is where you can select the gas station you want to go to.
For regulars of the app, Waze personalizes some suggestions of places that may interest you.
For example restaurants, places of leisure or others.
You can see them above your estimated arrival time bar.
Then check the cards to choose one or more of the proposals.
If, on the other hand, you're an occasional user of the app, don't expect Waze to push suggestions!
