I’m a long-time Waze user and wanted to propose a Heads-Up Display (HUD) mode that outputs a simplified navigation view to a windshield combiner or OEM HUD. The goal is to improve safety and reduce eyes-off-road time.
What the HUD mode would show
Current speed (from GPS/vehicle data) and posted speed limit
Less glance time vs. phone/dash screens → safer driving
Clearer lane & speed context reduces last-second lane changes and speeding
Extends Waze’s strengths (community alerts) into a low-distraction format
How it could work (options)
Native HUD layout toggle in Waze that mirrors to supported HUDs (CarPlay/Android Auto / AAOS “HUD surface” if available), or
A Waze HUD API / projection intent so approved aftermarket HUDs (and OEMs) can render an official simplified Waze view, and
Optional OBD-II pairing to confirm vehicle speed and enable over-speed warnings.
I’d be happy to share user scenarios and mockups if useful. Thanks for considering a HUD mode—Waze is already the best for real-time driving; this would make it even safer.
Hi Waze team,
I’m a long-time Waze user and wanted to propose a Heads-Up Display (HUD) mode that outputs a simplified navigation view to a windshield combiner or OEM HUD. The goal is to improve safety and reduce eyes-off-road time.
What the HUD mode would show
Current speed (from GPS/vehicle data) and posted speed limit
Lane guidance for junctions/exits
Core turn-by-turn prompts (next maneuver + distance)
Key safety alerts (speed cameras, hazards, police, road closures)
Why it helps
Less glance time vs. phone/dash screens → safer driving
Clearer lane & speed context reduces last-second lane changes and speeding
Extends Waze’s strengths (community alerts) into a low-distraction format
How it could work (options)
Native HUD layout toggle in Waze that mirrors to supported HUDs (CarPlay/Android Auto / AAOS “HUD surface” if available), or
A Waze HUD API / projection intent so approved aftermarket HUDs (and OEMs) can render an official simplified Waze view, and
Optional OBD-II pairing to confirm vehicle speed and enable over-speed warnings.
I’d be happy to share user scenarios and mockups if useful. Thanks for considering a HUD mode—Waze is already the best for real-time driving; this would make it even safer.
Best regards,
Ignacio Balasch Sola
Spain