How to use Maps Application

[DeepSeaGoddess]

Does anyone know how to actually use the maps application to navigate? I can't find a how to video anywhere and just can't figure it out. I see how to get my current location but then can't seem to find how to navigate to a different location. It doesn't seem to be very user friendly.

Thanks in advance!

 

[tstreete]

I assume you mean the Samsung Here maps app on the watch. You need to install Here maps on your phone first. And note that there are two watch apps: one called "Maps" and one called "Navigator." Make sure Navigator is installed on your watch; that's the one that actually delivers the turn-by-turn.

Then the most reliable way to do it is to set up a route on the phone app, and then when you start navigation on the phone, with luck your watch will start providing turn by turn instructions, buzzing as you approach each turn. If the watch navigation does not start automatically, try running the Here navigation app on the watch to see if it connects to the phone.

In my experience, it sometimes takes a few tries to establish the connection. And in theory you can initiate navigation entirely from the watch (causing the here.app on your phone to load and start providing navigation; the smarts is still all on the phone). But I've found it more reliable to get the navigation started on my phone before I leave the house, and then let the watch take over once I'm out.

 

[DeepSeaGoddess]

Thanks very much! Got it!

 

[Ittlebit]

Thanks, I was racking my brain trying to get it to work, I missed the part about downloading the navigator app. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

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