Use Gemini while you navigate

You can find info and get things done with Gemini assistant 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

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
   • If you haven't used Gemini yet, get started with the Gemini mobile app.
2. In navigation mode, say 'Hey Google' or tap the microphone .
   • If 'Hey Google' doesn't work, check if 'Hey Google' and Voice Match, which is powered by Google Assistant, are turned on. Learn how to turn on Voice Match.
3. Ask Gemini to help with anything.

Tip: Learn how to use Gemini on your Pixel phone.

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 information about your destination 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?'

Call or text someone

• 'Call Mum'.
• 'Send a text to Larry' or 'Send an SMS to Sergey'.

Play music

• 'Play some jazz' or 'Stop playing music'

Learn how to listen to music.

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?'
• 'Play music with Spotify.'