The overall issue with Waze seems to be that the phone app is better built than the Android Auto app, which wouldn't be a problem were it not for the fact that it has led to borderline non-existent communication between the Android Auto version of the Google Assistant and the Android Auto Waze app. This problem leads to two main issues: drivers can't report hazards without taking one of their hands off the wheel and their eyes off the road unless they have a passenger on board, and if the driver uses the Google Assistant to ask for directions the assistant will pass the location onto Waze but then Waze forces the driver to use the touch screen to confirm that the location is correct. This to me is ridiculous, especially since Google now owns Waze. Put simply, Waze and the Google Assistant on Android Auto need to communicate with each other a lot better than they currently do.

So, some vehicle manufacturers use a touch screen, and others use rotary knobs or similar for screen navigation. Android Auto forced manufacturers to choose one or the other in the event that they have the capability of both.

The problem encountered on Waze is that for non-touch screen versions, there is a loss of major functionality. One of which is the ability to change the zoom level or move the focus on the map while moving. There are often times where you will see a traffic jam, or something similar, and it is helpful to change the zoom or focus so that you can see the extent of the backup and make a quick decision to take the next exit or not. (This is just one scenario - and bear in mind, I am aware that this is not likely safe for the driver... but luckily, my car has room for at least one more passenger who could do this)

So, in my car with a touch screen, this is as easy as a pinch zoom or swipe with fingers to scroll around on the map. But, in a vehicle with touch screen disabled (in my case with a rotary knob), you can only zoom in or out, and that can only be done at a full stop. I have one of each type of vehicle.

Seems like they could have the zoom and possibly add a button to move the screen to accommodate the lack of touch screen capability (I know the zoom could be unlocked and that at least works from a stop).

When saying the command "Go home"
Waze/google assistant? always responds with "Oklahoma, Driving Home"

I live in Florida for reference and I'm driving in Florida for reference when I give this command.

I think i know why it's happening, I'm sure in the code/rules for her algorithms or however that works, you have her response command, as the letter's "O" and "K". For "OK" (Okay)

however somewhere else in her coding she's programmed to say "Oklahoma" for "OK" so you should easily be able to just type in the coding somewhere that she says "OKAY" instead of "OK" and that should fix the problem.

you're welcome

*this has been a annoying issue for years btw, nothing new. Just sick of hearing her say Oklahoma and having to explain to other people in my car why she says that...

Send me a Google play store gift card or something if you want, as compensation.