Mr. Silly Posted November 13, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 13, 2019 I use Android Auto, I like it fine I guess. The things that bothers me about the app are that it remembers every location I've been too and there is no way to delete history. Also, if I am listening to something from my phone, the lady giving directions will talk over what I am listening to. I can turn that off, but it mutes the lady and still mutes the thing I am listening to. What software do you folks use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 13, 2019 Waze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted November 13, 2019 Share #3 Posted November 13, 2019 OSMand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted November 13, 2019 1 minute ago, JerrySTL said: Waze. Does Waze shut up when you're streaming something from your phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #5 Posted November 13, 2019 Ditto. I tend to use android auto but do not like the inability to erase past destinations and I use it instead of my on board now because my on board is cumbersome to update and thus its information is old and it misses a lot of directions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #6 Posted November 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: Does Waze shut up when you're streaming something from your phone? No. But I don't mind the interruption when it is warning me about a cop ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #7 Posted November 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: Waze. Google bought waze. You will notice that Google maps and waze seem very similar now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted November 13, 2019 Share #8 Posted November 13, 2019 Rand McNally 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #9 Posted November 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: Does Waze shut up when you're streaming something from your phone? I do not know if it is a feature of my car or android auto but I can adjust the volume of the voice from ways and my audio separately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #10 Posted November 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Chris... said: Rand McNally If you start at the last page that becomes Rand McAnally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #11 Posted November 13, 2019 Tom Tom and Garmin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 13, 2019 Share #12 Posted November 13, 2019 Siri finds the way for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #13 Posted November 13, 2019 Waze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #14 Posted November 13, 2019 iMaps I used to use Motion X. Liked it a lot, but they abandoned it b/c of the rise of free apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted November 13, 2019 Share #15 Posted November 13, 2019 Waze. It does not shut up while using other apps but my experience is that it interrupts and then regular programming continues. I like most of the notics and I love the app. I use it morning and evening on my commute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted November 13, 2019 1 hour ago, jsharr said: I do not know if it is a feature of my car or android auto but I can adjust the volume of the voice from ways and my audio separately I can turn off the talking with AA but the thing I am playing just goes silent during during the period of time when directions are being given. The silence is in some ways even more annoying because it seems like a moronic behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted November 13, 2019 Share #17 Posted November 13, 2019 1 hour ago, jsharr said: Google bought waze. You will notice that Google maps and waze seem very similar now. I find Google provides better routing than Waze. Waze is still slightly better for alerting of hazards as Google still hasn't incorporated everything. So if I need directions, I use Google. If I just want up coming potential hazards, I use Waze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #18 Posted November 13, 2019 Google Maps. Not sure why anyone would use anything else. And both Google Maps and the native Apple Maps will mute & pause a podcast when giving directions and restart a second earlier in the podcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted November 13, 2019 Share #19 Posted November 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr. Silly said: Does Waze shut up when you're streaming something from your phone? It interrupts music from a memory stick in my Ford and takes a few seconds to switch back to music. But it lowers the volume in my Honda, makes the announcement, and then brings the music volume back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #20 Posted November 13, 2019 compass or I just wander. Not all who wander are lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #21 Posted November 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, dennis said: compass or I just wander. Not all who wander are lost. Wandering is WAY underrated. I spend most lunch hours in the city just wandering. And walks with the pup are her wandering and me following. What a great way to find new and interesting things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #22 Posted November 13, 2019 these stupid apps take all the fun our of just going down some random trail or forest road just to see where it goes. Eventually you will come to a location you recognize or have heard of so you aren't lost forever. As a concession to my wife I do carry the inreach when I go on some of these adventures. I don't really know why I do. I have never pushed the SOS button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share #23 Posted November 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Digital_photog said: these stupid apps take all the fun our of just going down some random trail or forest road just to see where it goes. Eventually you will come to a location you recognize or have heard of so you aren't lost forever. As a concession to my wife I do carry the inreach when I go on some of these adventures. I don't really know why I do. I have never pushed the SOS button. I agree with you about these apps ruining the adventure, especially while out riding. One of the greatest characteristics of cycling is the freedom it gives you to go down any road or path, just to see what is there. Does anyone in this forum ride? Granted it is dangerous but there are some fun aspects as well. Where the GPS apps are valuable is when commuting to and from work. They let you know if there is a traffic problem and let give you a heads up if there is trouble. They give you the option of rerouting. Without the app you don't find out if there is a problem until you're trapped in a traffic jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #24 Posted November 13, 2019 14 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: Does anyone in this forum ride? Granted it is dangerous but there are some fun aspects as well. We had one forumite who talked about it, but I think they were just yanking our chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #25 Posted November 13, 2019 31 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: We had one forumite who talked about it, but I think they were just yanking our chain. Hey, I did it once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted November 13, 2019 Share #26 Posted November 13, 2019 Ride what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted November 14, 2019 Share #27 Posted November 14, 2019 12 hours ago, JerrySTL said: Waze. This is awesome stuff. But my android doesn't worry with the Rav4 yet. Mudkipz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted November 14, 2019 Share #28 Posted November 14, 2019 My stupid car has Android Auto, with regular old Android Maps. Can't get Waze from my Android phone onto the display. Can't get text through the car. My wife's stupid iPhone connects, sends and receives texts by voice, and gets Waze all through Car Play (free for a year). WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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