Using GPS navigators from the car is very useful, especially when we go to unknown places. However, this factor of not knowing the route can guide us to areas with little coverage. To keep the map active in these cases, we will teach you how to how to use Waze on Android auto even offline.
This option will help you use Waze in case you lose your data signal in areas that your telephone operator does not cover, such as traveling abroad. If you want to learn how to use this GPS navigator offline, we will tell you everything here.
Trick to use Waze offline on Android auto
Android Auto users who constantly use GPS navigators to find their routes prefer use Google Maps instead of Waze. Among other things, because Google Maps allows you to download maps and use them offline through a visible function.
In the case of Waze (also owned by Google) there is a trick that allows us have maps of a destination without an internet connection, in addition to being able to link it in Android Auto. We will teach you how to access this option with a few simple steps:
Note: it is important that you have an internet connection to perform this trick before removing the data or preventing you from not having coverage along the way.
- Open the Waze app with an internet connection.
- Find a route that you are going to travel and in the "saved" section press the "add place" button.
- You can personalize the route with an address and name.
- Pair your device with your car via Android Auto.
- Disconnect from the network and you will see a message that says "map offline."
- Press the start button and begin the route.
Know that Navigating with Waze offline on Android Auto limits certain options. For example, you cannot have access to traffic data, mobile radars, obstacles on the road, speed calculations, route routes, among others. These sun options are available with connection, but we recommend you have a plan B:
- Before leaving the internet connection, check the entire trajectory and identify the points where you will find obstacles.
- If there are other ways to get there, you can store them in the application and use them if you encounter traffic.
The trick is quite useful if you don't want to use up your data, travel abroad or lose signal on the road. Try it now, at least as a test, and share your experience with other users by leaving a comment.