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Google Maps just got a bunch of new voice commands
August 24, 2025
Google believes that our future relationship with technology will be intrinsically conversational. That’s why they’ve put so much heft behind projects likeGoogle Home, their recentGoogle Assistant, and machine learning focused onlanguage. NowGoogle Mapsis getting an upgrade with this perspective in mind.
The goal is to make hands-free interaction with your smartphone safer and easier while you’re on the road. Although Google wants future roads filled with autonomous vehicles, they also want to ensure as many people as possible stay alive to witness that achievement.
All of these new commands can be accessed by simply saying “OK Google” while in navigation or driving mode. You’ll be able to do things like ask Google Maps to find nearby gas stations or restaurants.
To set this feature up, simple install the latest version of Google Maps, access the overflow menu, select Settings, and enable “OK Google” detection with the toggle “While driving.” Once this is enabled, you can do everything from playing jazz music to texting your mother, all without touching your device.
Google has provided acheat sheetdetailing all of the new Google Maps voice commands. They are as follows:
Directions and travel
Additional commands
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