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Quick-report presets
The amount of phone interaction required for reporting is a bit onerous while driving. Tap to Report > select category > add optional additional info > send. I often skip reporting altogether to avoid distracting from driving.
I would love to see the ability to have one-touch presets for making reports from the main screen. A single tap to mark & send a report on an accident, hazard, or speedtrap, etc.
User might even be allowed to customize which presets are present and/or include specific text (i.e. "Left lane closed") for frequent events.
414 votesWe plan to work on Quick-report presets in the near future. In the meantime, make sure you’ve got the latest version of Waze for all the latest features.
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409 votes
Thank you for your suggestion. We will add this voice request to our User Request wish-list.
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Kim Seon Ho for Waze Voice
The smooth tone of Kim Seon Ho's voice would be perfect for Waze
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send XMPP message when nearing destination (Jabber)
some people are offended by outdated technology that requires one to pay for unwanted messages (sms).
It is beyond inane to use sms on a smartphone when XMPP is far more featured, FREE, secure.
Waze could further advertise the service with its own XMPP server. This would facilitate such messages, enhance social features, and expand the wondedful world of federation. Prosody and Tigase are great server options.
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Alternate Route
Very frustrating when Waze updates the route with a bunch of turns,including a few difficult left turns, and it results in a time savings of a minute or two. Sometimes it doesnt save any time at all. I suggest an option were you can choose a time savings minimum before waze will take you off your current route. For example I would prefer to stay on my current, more direct route, unless a time savings of 5 min is available then please change my route.
Thanks368 votes -
disable "not there" for abusers or non-contributers
For those who harass police sighting users of waze by FALSELY clicking "not there" the button clicking privilege ought be revoked until they are other than counterproductive
identify them by their sole use of police related report by not-thefe and entire lack of contributing reports
Also detect stationary officers who not-there themselves
367 votesGreat thinking! We’ll share with the team; they’re always interested in new feature ideas.
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use Jingle to send short audio blurbs to others
for friends and group subscriptions leave an audio blurb on the map or associated with a report
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Toads on roads
In the spring – March, April – when driving along ponds, lakes or rivers, toads migration is observed on the roads. To reduce the death of these amphibians, Nature Conservation Agency is organizing the “MISSION TOAD” or "TOADS on ROADS" campaign in Latvia. It is known that WAZE could inform other drivers about animals on the road some time ago. But currently it is not possible to report it. Could this function be returned? It would be a great contribution to the preservation of natural values.
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Favorites in iOS widget
It would be awesome to see more than just work and home in the iOS widget. I would like to see my favorites listed as well with the same functionality offered for home and work.
330 votesGreat timing! We’re currently working on including Favorites in the widget. Keep an eye out for updates in your app store.
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Prioritize Full CarPlay Integration: HUD & Instrument Cluster Directions
Hello Waze Team,
This post is to strongly urge the prioritization of full integration with Apple CarPlay to enable turn-by-turn navigation on built-in Head-Up Displays (HUD) and digital instrument clusters.
This remains one of the most critical safety and convenience features missing from Waze, and it's a primary reason why many drivers reluctantly switch to Apple Maps when using CarPlay.
The Technical Framework Exists
We understand that enabling this feature is entirely possible within Apple's provided framework. The process is initiated by implementing the mapTemplateShouldProvideNavigationMetadata(_:) delegate method. By returning true from this function, Waze can signal to CarPlay that it is ready to supply the necessary navigation metadata for the car's native screens.
For your reference, the relevant documentation is here:
Demo: https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2025/216/?time=900
PDF: https://developer.apple.com/download/files/CarPlay-Developer-Guide.pdf (page 52)
Documentation: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/carplay/cpmaptemplatedelegate/maptemplateshouldprovidenavigationmetadata(_:)Broad Vehicle Compatibility
This isn't a niche request. An extensive and growing list of vehicles from major manufacturers already support this feature for Apple Maps and would immediately benefit from a Waze update. Implementing this would instantly improve the Waze experience for drivers of:
- Acura: Integra, MDX, RDX, TLX, ZDX
- Audi: A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, E-Tron GT, Q4 e-Tron, Q5, Q5 e, Q7, Q8, Q8 e-Tron, S3, RS 3
- Bentley: Bentayga, Bentayga Hybrid, Continental GT, Flying Spur, Flying Spur Hybrid
- BMW: 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series, i4, i5, i7, iX, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, XM, Z4
- Buick: Enclave, Envision
- Cadillac: CT4, CT5, Escalade/Escalade ESV, XT4, XT5, XT6
- Chevrolet: Blazer EV, Camaro, Corvette, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe
- Ferrari: Purosangue, SF90 Spider/SF90 Stradale
- Ford: Escape, F-150, Super Duty F-250/F-350
- Genesis: G70, G80, Electrified G80, G90, GV60, GV70, Electrified GV70, GV80
- GMC: Acadia, Canyon, Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Terrain, Yukon/Yukon XL
- Honda: Accord Hybrid, Pilot
- Hyundai: Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Palisade, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata Hybrid
- Infiniti: QX50, QX55, QX60
- Jaguar: E-Pace, F-Pace, I-Pace, XF
- Jeep: Grand Cherokee/Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Grand Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer L, Wagoneer/Wagoneer L
- Kia: EV6, EV9, Niro EV, Telluride
- Lamborghini: Urus
- Land Rover: Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar
- Lexus: ES, GX 550, LC, LS, LX 600, NX, RX, RZ, TX, UX 250h
- Lincoln: Aviator, Corsair, Navigator/Navigator L
- Maserati: GranCabrio, GranTurismo, Grecale
- Mazda: CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, CX-90, Mazda3
- Mercedes-Benz: C-Class, CLA, CLE, E-Class, EQB, EQE Sedan, EQE SUV, EQS Sedan, EQS SUV, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, AMG GT, AMG SL
- Mini: Clubman, Convertible, Countryman, Hardtop, SE Hardtop
- Mitsubishi: Eclipse Cross, Outlander
- Nissan: Ariya, Pathfinder, Rogue
- Porsche: Cayenne, Panamera, Taycan
- Ram: 1500
- Rolls-Royce: Cullinan, Ghost, Phantom, Spectre
- Toyota: Camry, GR Supra, Highlander, Grand Highlander, Land Cruiser, Mirai, RAV4 Prime, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, Venza
- VinFast: VF 8, VF 9
- Volkswagen: Atlas/Atlas Cross Sport, Golf GTI, Golf R
- Volvo: S60, S60 Recharge, S90, S90 Recharge, V60 Cross Country, V60 Recharge, V90 Cross Country, XC60, XC60 Recharge, XC90, XC90 Recharge
And many more models from: Acura, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Nissan, Polestar, Toyota, and others.
The "litmus test" is simple: if a car can show Apple Maps directions on its HUD or instrument cluster, it can show Waze directions, too—once you enable it.By implementing this feature, you would be delivering a massive quality-of-life and safety upgrade to a huge portion of your most loyal users. We are eagerly awaiting the day we can use our favorite navigation app with the full capability of our vehicles.
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https://waze.uservoice.com/forums/59223-waze-suggestion-box/suggestions/49783043-waze-apple-carplay-hud-heads-up-display-integr
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https://waze.uservoice.com/forums/59223-waze-suggestion-box/suggestions/48130178-please-address-the-issue-where-waze-no-longer-give
https://waze.uservoice.com/forums/59223-waze-suggestion-box/suggestions/47509301-carplay-instrument-cluster-supportThank you for your consideration.
Hello Waze Team,
This post is to strongly urge the prioritization of full integration with Apple CarPlay to enable turn-by-turn navigation on built-in Head-Up Displays (HUD) and digital instrument clusters.
This remains one of the most critical safety and convenience features missing from Waze, and it's a primary reason why many drivers reluctantly switch to Apple Maps when using CarPlay.
The Technical Framework Exists
We understand that enabling this feature is entirely possible within Apple's provided framework. The process is initiated by implementing the mapTemplateShouldProvideNavigationMetadata(_:) delegate method. By returning true from this function, Waze can signal to CarPlay that it…
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expose intents
for all clients expose an API
for Android expose:
• intents
• broadcast intents
• application shortcutsfor the slightly savvier user this allows accelerated navigation by macro (Tasker, Llama, OmniDroid, et al)
API allows for similar macro- or automation apps on iOS (ipad, iPhone), windows mobile, other platforms surely
instead of
° load waze
° click or swipe to open navigate to UI
° search for address
° select match
° go
° pick routethe macro app could accomplish this in
ONE click
this is employing merely one of a panoply of time saving waze measures
add to wiki and label unsupported should that be waze druthers
exposing more granularity would
° empower users' judgment
° conditional logic
° offload server use
° displace more Google maps/nav "sheeple"less savvy wazers (and waze) could benefit from the efforts of the more savvy
- apply restrictions not for commercial use to kill market predatory-developers, those who spew poor code to fashion self serving malware or apps which exist primarily to render ads
the more non-commercial participants the
° better crowd value
° preferred word of mouth
° google hemorrhaging
° seize market from social gps (displace glympse et al)add dead reckoning stir pot gently
accept GPS coordinates as destination
mix in more expansive XMPP integration for those who value communication and privacy. Use XMPP Jingle as PTT (Push To Talk)
then waze is socially adept, privacy conscious **, open protocol embracing PLATFORM with potential for plug-in waze domain expansion
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http://wiki.xmpp.org/web/OTR , http://otr.cypherpunks.CAwaze ought jump in both feet by implementing mpOTR
XMPP is financially wise, utterly displacing sms as many find mobile bills for smart appliances becoming unjustifiably costly (as texting over sms is often half the bill).
° retain wazers despite economic uncertainty
° niche domination
° pair with SIP SIMPLE (additional texting option), SIP presence, and SIP for conferencing while traveling [in tandem]Jingle has video potential that would not tax waze cloud.
for all clients expose an API
for Android expose:
• intents
• broadcast intents
• application shortcutsfor the slightly savvier user this allows accelerated navigation by macro (Tasker, Llama, OmniDroid, et al)
API allows for similar macro- or automation apps on iOS (ipad, iPhone), windows mobile, other platforms surely
instead of
° load waze
° click or swipe to open navigate to UI
° search for address
° select match
° go
° pick routethe macro app could accomplish this in
ONE click
this is employing merely one of a panoply of time saving waze measures
add to…
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Android Auto - Use Car Antenna
Right now, when connecting to Android Auto, Waze still uses the phone GPS antenna. In comparison, Google Maps pulls the location from the headset/car antenna, which is often placed optimally to maximize GPS signal strength from within the car.
Please set Waze to use the car's GPS antenna when connected via Android Auto
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Option to disable drive now popup on startup
Please add option to disable drive now popup window on every startup on android auto. Very annoying to have to tap x on screen everytime I start my car.
310 votes -
turn off photo request at destination
The "add photo" when you reach your destination is annoying, and unnecessary. Please give an option to disable.
304 votes -
Waze map on cluster screen (behind steering wheel) on Android Automotive cars
Electric vehicles powered by Android Automotive from brands like Renault, Volvo or Polestar have the Waze app ready.
However, the application only works in the main infotainment screen and does not replicate the maps in the cluster screen like Google Maps does.
This is a big miss in order to use Waze instead of Google Maps, since it is very practical to see the map behind the steering wheel.
We hope in a near future you can have access to cluster screen and replicate the Waze maps there.
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Tasker intergration
Tasker is a automation system for Android based on profiles that contains states and actions.
For instance when Tasker sees the bluetooth in my car it begins to reject most calls, reads texts aloud me, and sends a automated reply. Currently that reply just says I will get back to them when I reach my destination. Waze knows that destination and my ETA. I would like to send that in the automated texts. I would also like for Tasker to be able to tell Waze a destination. Using this info it would also be possible for Tasker to do events if the ETA changes due to traffic, like send a text to my wife telling her my new ETA for coming home from work.
You could also have a event passed to Tasker like "Arrived at destination" and then have actions based on that.
Taskers integration page is here...
http://tasker.dinglisch.net/plugins.htmlTasker is a automation system for Android based on profiles that contains states and actions.
For instance when Tasker sees the bluetooth in my car it begins to reject most calls, reads texts aloud me, and sends a automated reply. Currently that reply just says I will get back to them when I reach my destination. Waze knows that destination and my ETA. I would like to send that in the automated texts. I would also like for Tasker to be able to tell Waze a destination. Using this info it would also be possible for Tasker to do events…
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Economic (Green) route
We already have the fastest and shortest routes. How about the greenest routes?
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Voice of Paul Bettany as Jarvis
After the sucess of Arnold we want the voice of Paul Bettany as Ironman´s Buttler Jarvis!!! Or Vision.
273 votesThank you for your suggestion. We will add this voice request to our User Request wish-list.
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Different scoreboards for editors, drivers and forum
It has been noticed before that the Waze-community is divided between editors and drivers; editors being the users that earn most of their points by editing, drivers are those that earn most of their points behind the steeringwheel.
Currently, the scoreboard seems to be dominated by drivers - the topnotch of these are probably truckers, spending their live on the road, driving maybe thousands km per week, making up to 20.000 pts. There is nothing wrong with that, we NEED drivers, and I do not want to suggest that they do not earn their points.
But for editors these are hard times... you can spend, concentrated, hours per day doing all your good work for the Waze-community and still find you are outsmarted by someone who is earning his points as a sideeffect of the job he is doing - not a chance to win there, ever, because the scoreboard only shows the total of points gained by driving AND editing.
It could be an incentive for editors if there were a league for editors - that is, a scoreboard for the points gained by editing. That would make it possible to compare your editingefforts with those of other editors, rather than guessing where other users points come from.
I guess it also works the other way around, if drivers had their own scoreboard, they could compare to drivers.
And, come to think of it, there are also some points that can be gained in maintaining the forum. We could have a third league for that, too.
And ofcourse the current league should not be changed - an overall scoreboard like we have it now could still be justified.
To make competition even more fair, there could exist different leagues for countries WITH and WITHOUT a basemap, as a basemap changes the rules of the game completely.
It has been noticed before that the Waze-community is divided between editors and drivers; editors being the users that earn most of their points by editing, drivers are those that earn most of their points behind the steeringwheel.
Currently, the scoreboard seems to be dominated by drivers - the topnotch of these are probably truckers, spending their live on the road, driving maybe thousands km per week, making up to 20.000 pts. There is nothing wrong with that, we NEED drivers, and I do not want to suggest that they do not earn their points.
But for editors these are…
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have an alert when waze is directing you into a high crime area
have an audible alert or color code when waze is directing you into a high crime area. Often locals avoid those areas and they will therefore have less traffic. But not always a good idea to go into those areas especially at night.
266 votesGreat thinking! We’ll share with the team; they’re always interested in new feature ideas.
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