You can now navigate with Waze via your vehicle's in-car display, touch screens, steering wheel buttons, and other console-mounted controls. All it takes is connecting your Android phone to the USB port in a car that supports Android Auto.
Not only will find the fastest routes and most up-to-date road alerts, you'll also be able to:
> Navigate to all your most frequented destinations as pre-programmed in your Waze app in one tap.
> Start any drive using voice command "OK, Google" to tell Waze your destination and get on the road even quicker.
> Receive visual and audio alerts to keep you informed of what's ahead and find the fastest routes. You'll also enjoy a larger map with bigger views of alerts, hazers and more.
> Access your personalised Waze experience from your phone on your car's bigger screen.
> Easily view your ETA Panel, which organises everything you need in one place so you can check alternate routes and adjust your sound settings.
> Help other Wazers on the road through a visual reporting menu.
Waze also announced how users can become an Android Auto Wazer.
Getting Started
1. Make sure you have the most updated Waze version installed on your phone.
2. Connect your phone via wire to your car USB port.
3. Select "Navigation App" from the footer of your screen and Waze will start if it's the last used navigation app. (If Waze was not the most recently used navigation app, tap the navigation Menu at the bottom left and select "Waze.")
4. To start a drive, go to "Menu" and select a "Favorite" location (i.e. "Home" or "Work") or search for an address via the keyboard.
To start a drive, go to "Menu" and select a "Favorite" location or search for and address via the keyboard.
Using Voice Commands
> Say "OK Google, drive to [address]," (or "Home" or "Work"). Waze will open and start navigation.
> On your steering wheel, press and hold the microphone button for a few seconds to activate the Android Auto microphone, and say your destination out loud.
> Or select the microphone icon on your screen display and, when the mic is open, use your voice to name your destination or search for a place.
The Waze app is available in 45 languages.
