How to use Google Maps via CarPlay with iPhone and iOS12
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Got an iPhone and a car modern enough to pair via CarPlay? You know, the way to use the functions of your iPhone directly on the vehicle's dashboard so you don't get distracted from the road. Well, if you update Google Maps now you won't have to rely on Apple Maps to guide you to your destination. Something that will avoid more than one problem thanks to the finish and accuracy of Google maps.This is how you can take advantage of it.
What you need
The first thing is to have a vehicle compatible with CarPlay. It is not enough that it has a monitor and can be linked to your iPhone via bluetooth. Check the make and model on Apple's CarPlay page to make sure your in-car navigation will serve as a second screen for your iPhone
Of course, you need to have your iPhone updated to iOS12 It is the latest version of Apple's operating system. Only in it are there certain options for applications such as Google Maps, allowing this compatibility and the use of its maps in the CarPlay system. In addition, updating your mobile to the latest version of this operating system will allow you to be up to date in terms of protection and security
Finally, all that remains is to update your Google Maps application. Head over to the App Store to download the corresponding update. It is now available to all users and it is completely free. This is version 5.0 and, as the only novelty, it has support for using the maps in CarPlay.
Start up
Once we have all this, we just have to carry out the usual process to link the mobile to the car. We use the cable and follow the steps on the monitor, where we are asked if we want to use CarPlay. When the process is finished we will only have to access Apple CarPlay in the on-board navigation device to see the available applications and functionalities.
After this all that remains is to search for the Google Maps application on the dashboardAnd ready. The design is quite similar to what has been seen so far in Maps, so the user experience does not change much. The good thing is that Google Maps has a well-deserved reputation for accuracy with its maps, so you won't have problems when looking for an establishment or address to be guided turn by turn to that point.
Info via 9to5Mac
