How to Turn Off Voice Navigation in Google Maps for Android and iPhone
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How to Turn Off Google Maps Voice Navigation From In-App Settings
The most straightforward way to turn off or mutevoice directions in Google Mapsis from the in-app settings menu. So, let’s start with that.
Step 1:Open the Google Maps app on your Android or iPhone. Tap on yourprofile picturein the top right corner and selectSettingsfrom the menu that appears.
Step 2:Scroll down to tap onNavigation settings. Under the Sound & voice section, select theMutedoption.
How to Turn Off Google Maps Voice While Navigating
Another way to turn off voice directions in Google Maps is from the navigation screen. This method allows you to easily enable or disable voice guidance as needed during your journey without going into the app settings.
To turn off Google Maps voice while navigating, tap thespeaker iconin the top right corner. Then, tap themute icon(a speaker icon with a line through it) to turn off voice navigation.
How to Mute Google Maps Voice Navigation During Phone Calls
Google Maps voice directions can be useful when you want to get somewhere, but they can also be a nuisance if you are in the middle of a phone call. Fortunately, it is possible to mute Google Maps voice navigation during phone calls. Here are the steps for the same.
Step 1:Open theSettingsmenu in Google Maps.
Step 2:Tap onNavigation settingsand turn off the toggle forPlay voice during phone callsin the following menu.
After that, Google Maps will mute voice navigation while on a phone call. During that time, you will need to rely on visual cues from the map on your device instead of voice directions for navigation.
How to Hear Only Traffic Alerts While Navigating in Google Maps
One of the main drawbacks of turning off Google Maps voice navigation altogether is that you willnot receive any traffic alertsor updates on your Android or iPhone. This includes real-time information about accidents, road closures, and delays, which can be essential for avoiding traffic congestion, especially on long routes.
To get around this, you can configure Google Maps to only provide traffic alerts while navigating rather than directions. Here’s how to do that.
Step 1:Open theSettingsmenu in Google Maps.
Step 2:Tap onNavigation settingsand selectAlerts onlyunder Mute state.
Alternatively, if you are already on the navigation screen, tap thespeaker iconin the top right corner and select theAlerts onlyicon (a speaker icon with an exclamation mark next to it).
Google Maps will only speak about traffic alerts, allowing you to reach your destination safely and on time.
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Last updated on 09 August, 2024
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