Offer a satellite view of the map.
I like how Google maps gives me the satellite view. Why doesn't Waze do that?

Thank you for this idea!
We will not be adding a satellite layer to the client. Waze is trying to provide the best driving experience which is smooth and simple and provide drivers with the right amount of information needed to get to places. While satellite layer is great to have for exploration and panning “offline”, we don’t think it’s going to benefit drivers on the go that much and therefore we’re not going to move in that direction in the foreseeable future.
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Nicole Khamsawath commented
That’s why my husband, my two 20 yr old daughters and I don’t use the app. It’s too bad u don’t plan on adding it. I know personally >20-25 ppl who don’t use it and that’s just my small circle of friends. Yes, u have a large base of users but u would totally gain tens of thousands more if u changed it. It’s personal preference. What difference does it make to Waze whether we view it in original or satellite? It’s weird that the company is deciding for us that we don’t need it. I can’t fathom why u would oppose giving drivers their preference. And that’s why I don’t use Waze. Too bad that u guys don’t care enough abt the users to add the convenience that dozens of other nav apps have included.
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ishan01us commented
satellite view mode is not there,how it is showing in the Google map. Try to include some of the feature in your waze map app. Also add the road 🛣️ in the top of the map screen where multiple road are there to take the turns in which road, as in other map is showing
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Leslie Green commented
I've just been introduced to Waze by my sister after being away together for the weekend. Used it to drive home (5hrs) but reverted to Google about half way home as I could not get it to show a satellite view. Stumbled across this forum when trying to adjust.
I like the rest of the features but will be deleting the App until this is resolved. Not having this option is a real step back from Google. -
Roy commented
Giving the user the ability to switch to satellite mode to see certain buildings or houses better and just streets on when to exit and everything, especially if you DoorDash. Also, the option to turn it off, completely not always automatically turn on whenever you connect to CarPlay.
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Oliver commented
Google will not allow Waze to use their satellite images as it's the only added value of Maps
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George Cantwell commented
To have an option for satellite display if required for navigation.
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Raymond Tey commented
I can have a better understanding of the surrounding with Satalite view. This is the only reason that kept me away from using Waze
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Mark Biggs commented
Satellite view is absolutely valuable to drivers! It allows drivers to see buildings and monuments in relation to where they are. It's the reason I left Waze for Google Maps.
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Jai commented
That is why Apple Maps is better then Waze cause you you can see the surroundings of where you are driving to and that is why you will always be second best and Mabey start listening to your user more that know how to make your maps better
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Gabriel Meyers commented
2024 you have a better product than Google other than the satellite view. I would use waze more if it has satellite view.
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uiguig commented
It doesn't have to be the default. Just make it an option for those who want it.
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Giulio. S commented
Enter satellite view mode option, like Google maps
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Horst Wittlich commented
2023 for the satellite view? Now is later and we still need it!
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Eric commented
I can't believe there is only 3 votes so far. This is a feature that would be so usefull. Until then I am forced to use Google Maps.
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Pierre-Adrien Celerier commented
Est-ce qu'il est possible un jour d'avoir le choix avec une carte avec vue satellite dans l'utilisation de Waze ?
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Íñigo commented
Posibilidad de ver el mapa en modo satélite y modo hybrido así como en 3D (Edificios)
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Ashwin Ramesh commented
I use satellite view a lot to understand my orientation when getting out of parking lots. It's hard to determine where the building is on Waze maps as the GPS arrow isn't always reliable and street names are usually not visible from the parking areas.
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Tina Silkwood commented
This has been all over the internet for years with users begging for this feature.
To say that you're providing what the drivers want and need when they're telling you differently is what causes you to lose customers.
But then what does Google care, they have their own map. No point updating this one.
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Tina Silkwood commented
That's great that you can figure out what the users want and need when 1,000s have been requesting this all over the internet for years.
Obviously, it's what users want and need!!!
BS ANSWER INDEED
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Antonio Max Emil Herrera Jacobi commented
Please for the love of god give us satalite view