Get directions to a location

Navigation and battery life

Navigation is one of the most power-intensive apps, so keep your phone plugged into a high-quality car charger, especially if you're streaming music and/or using Bluetooth (also power-intensive features).

Use voice commands to get directions

Tell your phone to provide directions to a destination:

  1. Make sure that you set up voice commands.
  2. Say your launch phrase.
  3. Say ‘Navigate to [destination].’

Use Directions widget

  1. Before you hit the road, add a Maps Directions widget to your Home screen, and you'll have directions to any destination you choose.
  2. When you're ready to roll, just touch the widget, and your phone will talk you through the directions.
TipCombine your Directions widgets into a folder on your home screen.