Running Google Maps and Waze Together

[Dandelion_Jaskier]

Hey everyone, I’ve got a bit of a unique question for those who use both Google Maps and Waze while driving. Ideally, I’d love to have Google Maps directions displayed on the instrument panel while keeping Waze active on the infotainment screen via Android Auto.

Here’s the issue: When I start with Maps on the infotainment screen and switch over, the directions show up on the instrument panel as expected. But once I start directions on Maps, the screen on the instrument panel goes blank. Even toggling with the steering wheel button doesn’t seem to fix it.

I find both apps useful for different reasons on longer trips, Maps for navigation and Waze for traffic alerts or spotting police activity. Has anyone figured out a way to make this setup work seamlessly? Or is this just a limitation of how Android Auto handles multiple apps?

 

[Stealth01]

Must be an Android issue. I was thrilled when I was able to run both mapping systems using IOS. I started the GPS NAV first. Switched the NAV over to the center display and then brought up WAZE on the infotainment Screen.

 

[sherwin143!]

I stick to Google Maps for directions. But I always open Waze too, because it's great for spotting cops and those sneaky speed traps. And the cool thing is, even if I switch to another app, Google Maps keeps giving me turn-by-turn notifications. I've muted the sound, so I don't know if the audio directions still work, but I think they probably do.

 

[Kimiko]

I’ve run into this before too! It seems like Android Auto doesn’t allow both apps to display directions simultaneously on separate screens, as it prioritizes one app for routing. The blank instrument panel could be due to Android Auto switching to Waze for full screen control.

I found that you can keep Google Maps active in the background and manually switch between apps for updates, but seamless dual navigation is unfortunately limited right now. A possible workaround could be using a custom launcher or trying third-party apps like CarStream.

 

[Sebban-Balwer]

But why do you use both? Curious to know why? Btw, Waze now has support for EV route planning (and police) so that solves all the difficulties.

 

[tallgu66y]

I stick to Google Maps for directions. But I always open Waze too, because it's great for spotting cops and those sneaky speed traps. And the cool thing is, even if I switch to another app, Google Maps keeps giving me turn-by-turn notifications. I've muted the sound, so I don't know if the audio directions still work, but I think they probably do.

Google maps now supports reports from Waze drivers for police sightings, road hazards, etc....

 

[ProHonda]

Hey everyone, I’ve got a bit of a unique question for those who use both Google Maps and Waze while driving. Ideally, I’d love to have Google Maps directions displayed on the instrument panel while keeping Waze active on the infotainment screen via Android Auto.

Here’s the issue: When I start with Maps on the infotainment screen and switch over, the directions show up on the instrument panel as expected. But once I start directions on Maps, the screen on the instrument panel goes blank. Even toggling with the steering wheel button doesn’t seem to fix it.

I find both apps useful for different reasons on longer trips, Maps for navigation and Waze for traffic alerts or spotting police activity. Has anyone figured out a way to make this setup work seamlessly? Or is this just a limitation of how Android Auto handles multiple apps?

Hey, here's a quick comparison of Waze and Google Maps:

1. Traffic & Routing:
   • Waze: Focuses heavily on real-time user-generated data, providing alerts for traffic, accidents, road closures, and police presence. It offers the quickest route by constantly adjusting based on live conditions.
   • Google Maps: Also provides real-time traffic updates, but it's more reliant on data from Google users and other sources. It focuses on accuracy and providing multiple route options.
2. Navigation:
   • Waze: Primarily designed for drivers, it offers voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and includes quirky features like "carpool lanes" or user-contributed shortcuts.
   • Google Maps: Offers more comprehensive navigation options, including driving, walking, biking, and public transport routes. It's ideal for multi-modal navigation.
3. User Interface:
   • Waze: Has a more playful, community-driven interface with real-time reports and icons indicating hazards or alerts.
   • Google Maps: More streamlined and polished with a cleaner design, but offers more in-depth map features like satellite view, Street View, and business information.
4. Offline Functionality:
   • Waze: Does not offer full offline navigation, as it relies on live data for optimal route planning.

Basically, Waze is great for real-time traffic and has some cool driver features. Google Maps is more versatile, it works well for walking, biking, and public transit too, and it's better offline.

 

[Stealth01]

Hey, here's a quick comparison of Waze and Google Maps:

1. Traffic & Routing:
   • Waze: Focuses heavily on real-time user-generated data, providing alerts for traffic, accidents, road closures, and police presence. It offers the quickest route by constantly adjusting based on live conditions.
   • Google Maps: Also provides real-time traffic updates, but it's more reliant on data from Google users and other sources. It focuses on accuracy and providing multiple route options.
2. Navigation:
   • Waze: Primarily designed for drivers, it offers voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and includes quirky features like "carpool lanes" or user-contributed shortcuts.
   • Google Maps: Offers more comprehensive navigation options, including driving, walking, biking, and public transport routes. It's ideal for multi-modal navigation.
3. User Interface:
   • Waze: Has a more playful, community-driven interface with real-time reports and icons indicating hazards or alerts.
   • Google Maps: More streamlined and polished with a cleaner design, but offers more in-depth map features like satellite view, Street View, and business information.
4. Offline Functionality:
   • Waze: Does not offer full offline navigation, as it relies on live data for optimal route planning.

Basically, Waze is great for real-time traffic and has some cool driver features. Google Maps is more versatile, it works well for walking, biking, and public transit too, and it's better offline.

Must be an Android issue, dual system operation works using IOS, see my photo in post #2.