Use Gemini while you navigate

You can find info and get things done with Gemini while you drive, walk or ride a two-wheeler. Ask it questions and tell it to do things in Google Maps so you can stay focused on the road.

Important:

• Gemini is currently available in many countries and languages. Learn more about Gemini mobile app availability.
• Google Maps uses the Gemini language and voice preferences set for the signed-in account. Learn how to change Gemini's language.
• Gemini in Google Maps provides answers based on your precise location preferences. Learn how to manage precise location preferences.

Talk to Gemini in Maps

Important: Gemini isn't currently available for CarPlay.

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
2. Navigate to a place.
3. In navigation mode, say 'Hey Google' or tap Gemini .
   • Tip: To go hands-free, inside navigation settings, turn on Access your Assistant with 'Hey Google'.
4. Ask Gemini to help with anything.

Get help from Gemini

Get help with Google Maps

• Basic navigation controls: Control navigation. For example:
  • 'Navigate home'
  • 'Stop navigating'
  • 'Add stop'
  • 'Mute guidance'
  • 'Avoid tolls'
  • 'Show alternative routes'
• Basic route answers: Get information about your route. For example:
  • "What's my next turn?"
  • 'When will I arrive?'
  • 'What's the weather like at my destination?'
  • 'What's my next stop?'
• Report issues: Submit reports about your route. For example:
  • 'There's traffic on the road.'
  • 'There's roadworks up ahead.'
  • 'There's a car breakdown that's causing congestion.'

Search and get information about places

• Search:
  • Perform searches along your route.
  • Find places near you or your destination.
    • Example: 'Find me a cafe near my destination that serves tiramisu.'
  • Refine search results and add stops.
• Place answers:
  • Get info on destinations or search results.
    • Example: 'What's the most popular dish on the menu?'
  • Ask about specific places and landmarks.
    • Example: 'When does {Place Name} close?'

Use other apps with Gemini

Important: Google Maps requires apps to be connected to the same account signed in to Google Maps. Learn how to use and manage connected apps in Gemini.

• 'Summarise my latest emails.'
• 'When's my next meeting?'