Waze - GPS navigation & traffic

Waze is a dynamic map tapping into the collective wisdom of millions of drivers globally. It can make your next journey smoother and more predictable with insights from fellow drivers worldwide. Users confidently arrive at their destinations thanks to Waze's GPS navigation, real-time traffic updates, immediate safety alerts (including road constructions, accidents, police presence, potholes, and more), and precise estimated time of arrivals.

Enhance your driving experience:

• Reach your destination quicker with live directions, accurate ETAs, and automatic rerouting based on real-time traffic conditions, incidents, and road shutdowns.

• Stay ahead of surprises on the road with safety alerts about accidents, road constructions, hazards, objects on the roadway, speed bumps, sharp turns, adverse weather conditions, emergency vehicles, railroad crossings, and other potential obstacles.

• Avoid traffic violations by staying informed about the locations of police, red light cameras, and speed cameras.

• Contribute to road safety by reporting live incidents and dangers to fellow drivers.

• Keep track of changing speed limits and maintain your speed within legal bounds.

• Receive multi-lane guidance for clear navigation.

• View toll charges and opt for toll-free routes.

• Add necessary passes for high-occupancy vehicle lanes and restricted zones.

• Locate fuel stations, check prices, and find electric vehicle charging points along your route.

• Compare parking lots near your destination and view pricing information.

• Enjoy voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation in various languages, accents, and even select celebrity voices.

• Plan your future drives by checking projected ETAs based on departure or arrival times.

• Access your preferred audio apps, such as podcasts, music, news, and audiobooks directly within Waze.

• Connect Waze seamlessly to your car's integrated display via Android Auto.

* Certain functionalities may not be accessible in all countries.

* Waze navigation is not suitable for oversized or emergency vehicles.

How to use Waze: A simple guide

Get started

When you want to go somewhere, you can rely on Waze to map your route. First, punch an address into the search box reached via the magnifying glass on the bottom of the screen, or tap on the microphone icon at the top of the window to speak your destination. You can list your frequently used addresses, like home or work, into the program so thereafter, you can just need to say Home or Work or the Vet, for example.

Plot your route

Waze analyzes information that it pulls in from other drivers in the general area and immediately suggests the fastest route based on up-to-the-minute driving conditions. You can access plenty of other information as well, including the best time to leave to avoid traffic. Tapping Routes & HOV at the bottom left of the window gives you alternate routes and their estimated times. You can also plan drives in advance and associate them with your calendar or Facebook events. The gear icon at the top of the pane leads you to an abundant menu of settings and preferences where you can customize the app even more.

See only the info you need

You can set up the app’s preferences to convey only the information you need and in the way that’s convenient for you by tapping on each setting, and in some cases, toggling controls on or off. Use the settings to set driving preferences, notifications, and account information, if you sign in to the app. These controls let you define how your map is displayed, how your car is displayed, specify which icons you prefer, control the information you see on your map, pick the kinds of roads you prefer to travel on, and much more.