Can you type a location in on Google maps for Android Auto? Or does it have to be voice search?

[AC Question]

Can you type a location in on google maps for Android Auto? Or does it have to be voice search?

When searching for a location on google maps, I currently can only use voice only? Is there a way to type in an address, post code or search for things like nearest petrol stations etc?

 

[aximtreo]

Re: Can you type a location in on google maps for Android Auto? Or does it have to be voice search?

Yes, if you touch the top bar where the microphone is, it opens a search bar you can use to enter search criteria. give it a try.

 

[Victor Howard]

You have to be stopped for the search bar to appear, but you can type

 

[Pedrore]

Re: Can you type a location in on google maps for Android Auto? Or does it have to be voice search?

You can type while the vehicle is stopped, but honestly I find the voice recognition so good I would much rather speak instructions like "find gas station".