Use Live View on Google Maps - iPhone & iPad (2024)

Google Maps offers two views for walking navigation: the 2D map and Live View. With Live View, you get directions placed in the real world and on a mini map at the bottom of your screen.You can use Live View navigationduring the walking portion of any type oftrip.

1. On your iPhoneor iPad, open the Google Maps app.
2. In the search bar, enter a destination or tap it on the map.
3. Tap Directions .
4. Above the map in the travel mode toolbar, tap Walking .
5. In the bottom center, tap Live View .
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to help Maps find your location.
   Tip: Point your phone camera at buildings and signs across the street instead of trees and people.
7. Once Maps knows where you are, you’ll see directions through the camera view on your screen.
   Tip: For safety and battery, we suggest you put your phone away once you know where to go.
8. Your phone will vibrate upon reaching the next navigation step or destination.
9. When you want to return to Live View, simply tilt your phone to a vertical position or press the Live View button.

Important: Live View is not intended for use in a moving vehicle.

Switch to the 2D map view

You can alternate between Live View and the 2D map view when you move your phone from the vertical to the horizontal position. The tilt feature turns on by default, but you can follow these steps to modify the setting:

1. In the top right, tapyour profile picture or initial Settings Navigation settings.
2. Under "Walking options," turn off Live view .
3. Turn off the tilt option.

Quicklyorient yourself toyour surroundings andnearby landmarks in Live View. You can also find how far away certain landmarks are from you and howto get there. These landmarks can include iconic places, like the Empire State Building in New York City, or easily recognizable places, like local parks and tourist attractions.

There are 2 ways to orient yourself in Live View with the use of landmarks:

• Search for a place or tap it on the map.Then, in the bottom right,tap Live.
• Search for a category, like “restaurants” or “shopping malls,” then tap View map.
  • Scroll through the selection of places, then choose one.
  • Tap Live.

Once you’re in Live View:

1. Follow the on-screen instructions to help Maps find your location.
   Tip: Point your phone camera at buildings and signs across the street, instead of trees and people.
2. Once Maps knows where you are, you’ll get the distance to your destination. You can also enter Live View walking navigation.

1. On your iPhone or iPad, while you're outside,open the Google Maps app.
2. Tap the blue dotCalibrate with Live View.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Tips:

• Point your phone camera at buildings and signs around you, instead of trees and people.
• Depending on Street View availability, Maps may or may not open the Live View Calibrator.
• Your position on Maps becomes more accurate as more data is gathered on your location.

This feature is only available in London, Los Angeles, New York City, Paris, San Francisco, and Tokyo.

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app .
2. In the search bar, tap Camera .
3. Pan and point your phone to buildings or signs until you see “Ready!” text.
   • Annotations of nearby places will show up.
4. Hover or tap on an annotation to get more information about the place.

   Tip: You can also use the search options at the bottom of the screen. Tap to get a specific category.

Tell us about your experience using Live View for walking navigation.

1. Tap Feedback .
2. Answer the question about the type of issue encountered.
3. Enter your feedback.