Follow directions on a map in real-time, with or without voice readout. Get traffic updates and rerouted around issues on the way to your destination.

1. Call the assistant:

   • Press & hold the Power button. If this doesn't work, turn the gesture on.
   • If you set up voice recognition, say “Hey Google.”

2. Say “Navigate to [destination].”

   You can say the name of a place or give an address.

To learn about setting a time of arrival, seeing street view, and other features, read Google's help.

Use the Directions widget to create a home screen shortcut to your destination before you leave. When you're ready to travel, tap the shortcut, and your phone will navigate to the destination.

1. Touch & hold a blank space on your home screen and tap Widgets.
2. Scroll to Maps and tap .
3. Touch and hold the Directions shortcut, then drag it to your home screen.
4. Enter the destination and shortcut name, then select any other options and tap Save.

Get directions from anywhere to your home or work addresses with one touch by setting up a task shortcut for the Maps app:

1. Touch & hold .
2. Drag to a blank space on your home screen.
3. If you haven't set your home or work address yet in Maps, touch the shortcut and follow the onscreen instructions to add it.

When you're ready to roll, just touch the shortcut, and your phone will talk you through the directions.