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Use Google maps as a fallback if an address is not found on Waze
Many times I am unable to find a destination using the search function in Waze. Google Maps never has a problem finding the same locations.
So my suggestion is: why not query Google maps for the GPS co-ordinate and then route the user to those co-ordinates?
I realize this might not work 100% of the time, but it will work at least 90% of the time, which is better than the current state of affairs - where addresses with street numbers in them only work about 5% of the time.
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Send directions to Mobile
Be able to send directions from your (or other sites like google maps) to my mobile. So I don't have to type my destination in on the phone.
22 votesGreat news! The feature of sharing a link to a specific location or route is now available in Waze. Install the latest app version to check it out.
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Invisible icon for privacy
If I forget to turn off the app or a kid turns it on, my location is being shared for hours or possibly days without me knowing. Huge privacy concerns there- please allow me to make myself invisible on the map.
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2 votes
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Temporary HOV/Carpool lanes
If I'm in a 2+ vehicle, it would be nice if a route preferred HOV lanes. In my area, there is a "temporary" HOV lane which has a different direction in morning and evening. (See US-93 between Boston and Braintree MA)
20 votesThank you for your suggestion! As you may know, Waze offers HOV routing for taxis. To change your vehicle type go to Settings > Vehicle type. There are currently no plans to add more HOV options.
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1 vote
By default compass is displayed on screen tap.
To always show it go to Settings – Map display – Quick access – Always show. In Map display settings it is also possible to lock North. -
Menu Button "Help me !"
If I need help for example in case when my car stuck or I can not start the car; or in case my car is broken or ran out of fuel..
1 voteRoadside Help report is available in the reports menu.
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Put a report button on the main screen of the Android UI
The iPhone UI has a report button on the main screen... why make Android users go through the extra step of hitting Menu before going to the reporting screen? I would love to see a "report" button somewhere on the screen so it's one press, no fumbling around for the menu button.
An idea would be to place the reporting button to the right of the user icon at the top of the title bar. There's quite a bit of unused space between that icon and the GPS/internet status icon.
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SOS
Add a new icon: "SOS", with optional text such as "Need help replacing flat tire", "Need some water for the radiator", "Need a ride to the gas station", "Cables anyone?", or "HELP"...
I there are many nice people who will be happy to help.
11 votesAvailable at Reports – Roadside help
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Receiving events only for route
Add option to configure receiving event reports only for events on my route, rather than according to "radius"
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Send my current location to Waze users
Abillity to send my current location to other Waze users so they will be able navigate to.
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Ability to email current coordinates, to help your friend reach you.
This email will launch Waze automatically and navigated to the coordinates.
A Waze way of implementing "pick me from here"1 vote -
send arrival time
Send an email / sms to selected recipient(s) to tell them when you will be arriving.
Whenever I leave work, I want to tell my wife when I will arrive and this could be done automatically by waze.
Or, show this info on WAZE website when I'm logged in
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Routing overview
I would like a routing overview option to easily access when driving for two reason:
1: For longer routes to see were I am in the country.
2: For shorter routes to have an overview of the traffic situations.This option could be a button directly on the map, maybe as an option to turn on/off from Settings or as an option in the pop up window where the mute, stop navigation, navigation list and recalculate route are.
48 votesPossibilities:
- check next turns list by clicking on the directions panel on the top, select ‘next turns’ tab
- check reports on the route by clicking on the directions panel on the top, select ‘reports ahead’ tab
- check map view of your route by clicking on ETA bar at the bottom, select ‘Routes’ and then ‘map view’ -
Option to "drive through" when using navigation
When Using navigation, sometimes I need to drive through particular point on map, I mean drive to destination VIA some point on map. When taping and holding on map, a popup menu shows up. It would be great to add there an option for the "Drive Through this location" or something like that. It would also give a chance to plan a more specific route if such custom "VIA points" could be added as much as needed.
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More features on-screen when tapped
One of the features I love about my "real" GPS is that I can just tap the screen to begin navigation. Make navigate, report, and other icons all available immediately when I tap on the screen, instead of just the zoom icons.
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Pandora Radio
Is it possible to integrate Pandora Radio into the music choices instead or ONLY iTunes?
8 votesThank you for your suggestion! As you may already know, Waze is now integrated with several audio apps including Spotify, Deezer, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Pandora and more. Just go to Settings > Audio Player and pick your favorite app.
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Search icon instead of voice
Modern versions of Android have a voice input option on the virtual keyboard itself. Basic UI guidelines should dictate the icon where the voice-entry button is at the end of text input fields should do the action (search) not bring up voice input.
Move the voice icon lower and bigger for users who are driving, and make the button beside the input window the search button (as 'enter' currently does on the keyboard).
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11 votes
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Better ETA calculations.
For some reason the ETA predictions by WAZE are way off. One example was at the start of my trip it predicted I would arrive around 10:30pm (this was at 8:30am). This figure remained constant until I was 2/3rds of the way there, when it got a little more accurate, but still 4 hours off. I actually arrived at 2:30pm.
3 votes
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