Now that Garmin offers a free Google Maps option, the process is pretty straightforward. After entering a destination into Google Maps on your Android phone, the app delivers turn-by-turn directions directly to your paired smartwatch. Users receive notifications for each upcoming turn while walking, running, or cycling, creating a much more seamless navigation experience compared to constantly checking your phone.
Even if you're not using your Garmin to actively track a workout, this feature is great for pedestrians navigating busy urban environments. Instead of constantly checking your phone while crossing streets or moving through crowds, you can receive gentle vibrations on their Garmin smartwatch to signal upcoming turns. For additional context, a simple tap on the watch screen displays the next three turns in the route.
How to download Garmin's Google Maps app
The Google Maps app is available for free download from the Connect IQ Store. The app requires an Android smartphone running Google Maps and is compatible with select models from Garmin's main Venu, Forerunner, Vivoactive, and Fenix product lines.
If you don't feel like downloading Garmin’s Google Maps app, some Reddit users have pointed out that this sort of navigation was already achievable through standard notification forwarding. All you'd need to do was plan a route on Google Maps, turn off your phone screen, and let Google Maps send notifications to your Garmin watch. Still, the new dedicated app should bring a more purpose-built experience compared to relying on general notification forwarding. It offers features like that three-turn preview, and it's specifically designed to work with Garmin's interface.
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