Top 20 Google Maps Tips & Tricks: All the best features you should know!

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  • @rudi-gruber
    @rudi-gruber 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Thanks a lot. I think Google Maps is the best product of Google. I use it on a daily base.

  • @japants8566
    @japants8566 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thanks for the great tips. During my stay abroad, I always carried Google Maps with me. Whenever I left my hotel and needed to move from place to place, this map was indispensable. It gave me directions on which train to take, which platform to wait on, and what time to leave. Without it, I would have stayed in one place day in and day out. If you want to travel the way you want, learn how to use this divine app.

  • @SirGregory
    @SirGregory 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I thought I knew Google Maps quite well, but turns out I didn't. My favourites are:
    1. Restoring changes to route 8:55
    2. Checking typical traffic on different days/times 9:40
    Thanks Kevin.

    • @robertsprigge5535
      @robertsprigge5535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Restoring changes to route 8:55 - Thanks for pointing this out Sir Gregory. It's always frustrated me!

    • @SirGregory
      @SirGregory 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@robertsprigge5535 Yep, me too.

    • @TimTheMusicMan
      @TimTheMusicMan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, 1:25, where is location history and location tracking ? and where is the hamburger menu ? iPhone 13. Thanks.

    • @kathyzidar4940
      @kathyzidar4940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SirGregory 90

    • @appy_mnm
      @appy_mnm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wish we could do it on phone too

  • @jettdad4507
    @jettdad4507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The 'public transit' option is beyond fantastic in Tokyo. It even tells you which car to get on for the fastest exit.

  • @Spielerandom
    @Spielerandom 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Omg! The parking spot save location is so cool! Why did I not knew this before 🤩🤩 Really good tutorial👏🏻

  • @thomasdowen9959
    @thomasdowen9959 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You talk about marking where your vehicle is parked at understood… however, you do not touch base on what you do or how you get back to the vehicle… ?or if the marked parking spot removes itself or you have to remove it once you get back to your vehicle. Or if you can use this feature in a parking garage, more information is needed for people that are not familiar with this feature. Thank you, Thomas.

  • @bgan4826
    @bgan4826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Great tips, Kevin. Another tip is that you can set to night mode even in the daytime. It may make the maps easier to read with slightly better contrast between roads and background.

    • @bc-guy852
      @bc-guy852 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have all my apps (even on my PC) set to 'dark mode' all the time. I agree that it helps make things more readable in all light conditions.

  • @jamc666
    @jamc666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    #21 ... once you've setup a trip with google maps, you can share the trip progress with other people by sending them a link. They will be able to pinpoint your location and by extension know your arrival time in real-time.
    very useful video, btw.👍

  • @enriqueportillo7623
    @enriqueportillo7623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    A recommendation to other similar content, you could separate all the first part to things on the phone app and the second section to be on things on the desktop app or website

    • @shel-f7c
      @shel-f7c ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, this wasn't as helpful for me using a macbook pro. :/

  • @slix69lj
    @slix69lj ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kevin, you have been doing a fine job with your videos and the calm, informative way of presenting them. They are useful for me as a self-taught senior without any formal instruction other than a class or two over the last 8-10 years. Your beginners tutorial for Excel was very helpful and easy to follow as well and was, by far, the quickest way I've ever comprehended the instructions. Thank you and I hope you stick around.

  • @leonb2637
    @leonb2637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A trick as to using Google Maps is to check out a neighborhood you are going to like for a motel. Before you book or even go into an area, you can see if it has by its noisy, high traffic businesses and other signs if someplace you don't want to go to.

  • @williammahaffy4642
    @williammahaffy4642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent review.
    I knew a lot of it but a useful refresher. PLUS... I totally couldn't figure out how to make offline maps work and this was FANTASTIC!!
    I have a huge adventure trip coming up with multiple days of no cell connection. This will be an enormous help and augment my paper charts (maps).
    Well done!!

  • @bryan-vela
    @bryan-vela 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After reaping the benefits of many of your instructionals. You’ve finally got me Kev. I have officially subscribed

  • @rxlky
    @rxlky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    you can also know the altitude like mountain by selecting terrain layer. and i hope google also integrates weather into google map.

  • @darioplant8029
    @darioplant8029 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    "I always seem to forget where my car is..." is such a first world kind of comment...

  • @SmithRA54
    @SmithRA54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Kevin. Is there a way to change to marker used for saved places? i use several lists to mark the National Park Sites that I want to visit or those I've already visited. Google has always placed a blue marker and I would like to use different colors or markers. Thanks

  • @RhettFraser-y6u
    @RhettFraser-y6u หลายเดือนก่อน

    Appreciate the non-fluff straightforward approach. Was a great review for me. Thank you!

  • @lemongavine
    @lemongavine ปีที่แล้ว +13

    For electric vehicle drivers, there are some options under “settings”. You can select “electric” as engine type and if you also select “choose fuel efficient routes” it’ll route you the best way to get the most range. You can also configure the type of chargers you want the map to display.

  • @lag767
    @lag767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thanks so much, Leo! Much appreciated 🙌

  • @H.pylori
    @H.pylori 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks you for this very useful video for the average person. After viewing it three times, I have come to the conclusion that I was only using 5% of the benefits of google maps.

  • @ashrafhassan6610
    @ashrafhassan6610 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Knew new thing I didn't know before,
    thanks🙂
    Change vehicle icon
    Show different floors inside a building
    Drag and drop to modify route
    Traffic throughout the day

  • @YoucefYoucef-ft9ce
    @YoucefYoucef-ft9ce 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kevin the best as usual like before watching tha k you sir
    Respect.

  • @portraitonetelo1897
    @portraitonetelo1897 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice tutorial. Is there a way to check the wind speed on Google Maps in particular, on a phone? Or perhaps, replace the AQI index with wind speed? Tks.

  • @ojtamayosr
    @ojtamayosr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I would love to see a Google Earth Pro Tips and Tricks video on trail map making for off roading and how to incorporate several trails and placemarks in one map.

  • @killervasin86
    @killervasin86 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips! This is a really helpful video. Thank you for putting this together!

  • @shiffamohammed5818
    @shiffamohammed5818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much Kevin for sharing very important tips on Google maps. Tips on google earth also would be great.

  • @DILPREET1910
    @DILPREET1910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Yo Kevin I have noticed a great improvement in your content in the last few weeks.
    I am not saying that your previous content was bad, but now it has improved drastically.
    Even the tutorial that I know are not going to be useful for me or I already know those things, I still watch them because of your quality content.
    Please keep up this good work. I know you haven't getting more views lately as you were getting in the previous videos. But I personally enjoy them. Just keep up the hard work some day your views will definitely boost up.
    I also know that you have given your self a due dat of somewhere around july of 2022, for deciding whether to continue youtube or go back to your normal job. But what ever decision you take. Even if you decided to go back to your normal job, just don't stop posting videos

  • @tellnewstv
    @tellnewstv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WoooW very nice one
    ..Greetings to all the respected viewers..
    Sending our love, compassion, and strength to all the people of peace.

  • @ramnik.khanna
    @ramnik.khanna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @Kevin, thanks for the nice tips!
    Just a suggestion that you beep "Ok Google" wherever you say the magic phrase in your videos, so that it doesn't trigger the Google Assistant of the viewers, like it did for me!

  • @mohsenbenam5222
    @mohsenbenam5222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was the best video I have seen yet ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @WaldoBC
    @WaldoBC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I like how Google calendar and Google maps integrate seamlessly. When adding an appointment that includes an address or coordinates ( I use coordinates often as I don't live in a city. Some addresses are way off), Maps will automatically warn you 10 minutes before you need to leave for said appointment (based on your current location and traffic).

  • @philiptownsend4026
    @philiptownsend4026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was a tremendous presentation Kevin. I have only used Maps in the last month or so and am very much a beginner with it but I am very impressed when comparing it with paid for navigators a few years ago - it trounced them, is free and integrates so well with search, even when using offline maps and having no internet connection. I shall try some of your tips.

  • @aldenmiller613
    @aldenmiller613 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kevin, you saved my life
    Thank you so much for this incredibly useful information that I will DEFINITELY use in my day to day life! 😃
    👍

  • @NickAlbu
    @NickAlbu ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Kevin, I see how to change a route by clicking and dragging the blue line and I've done that often on the computer. What I cannot do is send that modified route to the phone. I can send the route to the phone but I only get the start and end points, and the phone calculates its own route again, not the modified one. Also it is difficult to change the route on the phone.

  • @katel3962
    @katel3962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Add A Stop feature is very helpful. I moved to a different state and naturally unfamiliar with the area. I can enter all my errands (stops) and rearrange for the most logical/efficient route.

  • @boomshine87
    @boomshine87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The time travel one is really cool. The one where you can view previous routes taken is scary - phons are literally tracking everything we say and do.

  • @KisanduJ
    @KisanduJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video 🤟💝🙂💖

  • @Blakie-Briana
    @Blakie-Briana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks!I never knew that there are lots of features like this in google map

  • @loftsatsympaticodotc
    @loftsatsympaticodotc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice presentation, but HOW do I see an angular aerial view, or birdseye, like Bing used to feature? Once could zoom around from all angles and see a bulding AND its walls from all around. Very lifelike. Did Bing stop this? I tried their "birdseye" on Palo Alto airport. Straight down only now.

  • @Jay-bp9lr
    @Jay-bp9lr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good video. Bless

  • @mikaelastefkova
    @mikaelastefkova หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh I didn't know about the parking location, thank you so much! My dad will definitely use that one ^^

  • @age_of_reason
    @age_of_reason 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    6:45 right click to Measure Distance
    8:35 not available on all Android phones
    Many of these features only work on desktop

  • @ragsoh
    @ragsoh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Kevin and greetings from sunny Singapore. I have been your subscriber for quite a while and I must say that your contents are getting better and more useful. Thank you very much for sharing so much information with us. I am getting better with Google Maps because of this tutorial. Stay blessed and stay safe.

  • @johnrichards8514
    @johnrichards8514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kevin, EXCELLENT!! You are so efficient in your explanations. Only rarely miss a significant point. Where were you about 30 years ago or so when I was first fighting DOS???

  • @kkbaddri
    @kkbaddri 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. Great work buddy. Great information. Learned a lot. Saved the video for future reference. Thank you so much.

  • @wax99
    @wax99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Haha, love how you suddenly went dark at 6:25

    • @Rasta426
      @Rasta426 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Loved the "Good Luck" with that smile.....

  • @nageswararaochereddy3058
    @nageswararaochereddy3058 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @nsuryakiran
    @nsuryakiran 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    informative video. though the options are available from long time, most of the users dont know about these.
    by the way what were you doing in Hyderabad !!

  • @khushisharma6093
    @khushisharma6093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super amazing tricks! Thanks Kevin ❤️

  • @simonrowlands297
    @simonrowlands297 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Kevin. Really enjoyed the video. I use Google maps to find the best public transport options both at home and abroad. I recently returned from Rome, Italy and Maps shows the best Metro/Bus combinations together with times and routes with options. Invaluable, especially as it is otherwise almost impossible to get bus maps either online or in paper form.

  • @ReviveRanch
    @ReviveRanch ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed your overview of Google maps. Thank you!

  • @donembuldeniya6655
    @donembuldeniya6655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Kevin. These are neat tricks. How do you activate the flash beam in Google maps. I can no longer get it on iOS 16.2.

  • @rchiiibob
    @rchiiibob 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello. I'd like to have "+ -" zoom buttons available for use, on all Google maps. That way, I can pick a spot, and press plus to zoom out in increments, or minus, to zoom in. May I define the increments, 25 miles per touch, 100 miles, etc? Thanks.

  • @derekcanmexit
    @derekcanmexit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very informative video - thanks for this! 😀 Perhaps, you may consider doing a comparison with other similar navigation platforms, such as WAZE. Here, in Panama, WAZE used a lot.

  • @andyvarella6336
    @andyvarella6336 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well-done and informative video Kevin. Lots of features I didn't know about.

  • @thejerseyj5479
    @thejerseyj5479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Very interesting and informative, I use street view when planning a motorcycle trip. I can look on a map and find what looks to be a great route only to be disappointed to see that it is not the quiet country highway I thought it was. However with street view I can see what it really looks like and choose.
    My riding buddies always let me pick road trip routes because I've been a map freak all my life, even as a kid I would look at maps and "travel". Now with Google Maps I am "The Man" !!!
    PS, I hope none of my buddies see this video or my secret is shattered 😉
    Thank you Master, a thousand times.

  • @markkuman4673
    @markkuman4673 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Appreciation from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

  • @streamlinemoderne
    @streamlinemoderne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Kevin. Thanks for this handy list. I enjoy creating custom maps but I've never been able to figure out how to look at the map of attractions I want to visit while seeing where I am located at the moment. I guess what I am wondering is how to overlay my Saved Map where I've added points of interest over top a "live" map that shows the ever-helpful blue dot. Having to toggle back and forth eats time and gets confusing. Thanks for any help!

  • @jheldal
    @jheldal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Obviously there are different versions. I wanted til use the function that automatically saves my parking spot, but that doesn't exist in my version. Also, several functions are very well developed in the US, but I sometimes look at cities where I can use Street View in only 1 or 2 streets in the whole city. In the US it seems like every small alley is mapped. That's not the case in the reste of the world.

  • @gharya1954
    @gharya1954 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Kevin. Cheers and shall await your next video.

  • @madmax1412
    @madmax1412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The "Parking" option for setting "save parking location" isn't available in my app. All apps on my phone have been updated. ☹️
    Also, can you please mute your audio when you say "Ok Google" as it triggers Google Homes and I have to pause the video to tell mine to stop.

  • @SariI064
    @SariI064 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool Street View’s history feature - thanks for sharing!

  • @SOoOSRabenzel
    @SOoOSRabenzel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    These are very useful tips.
    For the next video, could you please include a way to differentiate a tunnel or a bridge in google maps. also, how to make any route between houses other than the main road appear as an option to reach distination.

  • @bc-guy852
    @bc-guy852 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another epic episode Kevin. Thank you!

  • @FirozKhan-cl1cr
    @FirozKhan-cl1cr ปีที่แล้ว +49

    No clarity when it comes to taking flyover and you end up being lost.

    • @atufaashraf3371
      @atufaashraf3371 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Assalamualaikum

    • @lauracasillas
      @lauracasillas 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Turn phone off and back on again

    • @manmohan_sahu
      @manmohan_sahu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It will only instruct to go straight 😅

    • @PreetSaroyeOfficial
      @PreetSaroyeOfficial 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agree with you

    • @coolshah12345
      @coolshah12345 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Many times i have been lost at flyover due to google map

  • @archie69pr
    @archie69pr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if you type "hotels near me" it will present the hotels and the price. It works the same for gas stations.
    For hotels if you click you can make a reservation in minutes.
    Excellent video!

  • @oceano_queen
    @oceano_queen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never knew it could do all of these awesome things to make our lives easier! You are so awesome‼️ I tell everyone about you and they've subscribed. Please keep up your great work! Thank you so much‼️💕

    • @Lar308
      @Lar308 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Google maps diverted me off the highway today and sent me down some horrible roads - is there any way I can stop the app from doing that?

  • @KisanduJ
    @KisanduJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First 🙂🤟

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      🥇 Officially first 🥇

    • @QuazarGraphics
      @QuazarGraphics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ado kisandu no

    • @KisanduJ
      @KisanduJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@QuazarGraphics don't know your language 🙂

    • @QuazarGraphics
      @QuazarGraphics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KisanduJ rly

    • @KisanduJ
      @KisanduJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@QuazarGraphics yep

  • @KrishnaRaoYerra
    @KrishnaRaoYerra ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Information for who want to use Google Maps. Thank you so much for giving such a valuable information. 👌 🙏

  • @yaroslavleshchukh
    @yaroslavleshchukh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome 👍 Thanks 😊

  • @kenchance9088
    @kenchance9088 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this useful information.

  • @tonysalinas6424
    @tonysalinas6424 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My man Keving you are on the money as always, really enjoyed many of your videos, keep it up!

  • @stephenishmael
    @stephenishmael ปีที่แล้ว

    A very excellent and well put together presentation and well paced. I learned some new things about Google Maps.

  • @mongocharly7207
    @mongocharly7207 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot, Kevin. Very helpful video.

  • @durelltrago62
    @durelltrago62 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just super video!❤

  • @yozevanwingerden8448
    @yozevanwingerden8448 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video. I loved it! Thank you.

  • @techlitindia
    @techlitindia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Kevin, I learnt some new features. 👍👍

  • @prokorshopal4865
    @prokorshopal4865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:00 - Hi Kevin. 👋 11:28 - Thumbs up from me to the incredible video for sure. 👍 Cheers.

  • @shsechas
    @shsechas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Kevin. Some of these features can sure come in handy. Thanks for the info.

  • @EdehLilian
    @EdehLilian ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is phenomenal, thank you kelvin

  • @nupe8888
    @nupe8888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips! I learned a few new ones. Thank you

  • @bandu40
    @bandu40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great, very informative Video

  • @sundararajanjd6610
    @sundararajanjd6610 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🏼 Useful video with lot of maps tips. Thank you.

  • @nziggypatlechat3892
    @nziggypatlechat3892 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing 🤩 Google maps is just awesome, thank you

  • @infinitelove3840
    @infinitelove3840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video, it's very helpful!

  • @Hewagej
    @Hewagej 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice helpful video Thanks

  • @SeeCSeesCC
    @SeeCSeesCC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️ love your channel

  • @azadansari3071
    @azadansari3071 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks you very much kevin for share these all important info with us, before watch your videos i'd never knew many feature of the google map and now I'm better confirdend with this google map, keep support us.

  • @indakumaragoonetilleke3006
    @indakumaragoonetilleke3006 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are very helpful Thank you

  • @onlineradiocode
    @onlineradiocode 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for your useful information about google maps 🎉❤

  • @SME-MENTOR
    @SME-MENTOR ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple and straight forward tutorial

  • @luizoliveira4344
    @luizoliveira4344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good! Would you have some tips on how to pin locations for walking distance places when traveling foreign countries? Thanks

  • @ncoles4890
    @ncoles4890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, Kevin! Excellent!

  • @slogadin
    @slogadin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow I didn't know even 50%of this thanks

  • @chhavimanichoubey9437
    @chhavimanichoubey9437 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this deserves all kinds of attention

  • @cca749
    @cca749 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video mate!!!

  • @BenSussmanpro
    @BenSussmanpro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, Some of those tips I didn’t know (& what’s up w showing Ok City a lot! lol)

  • @garyhughes1664
    @garyhughes1664 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was extremely helpful. An amazing introduction to Google Maps. Thank you for sharing.

  • @DavidSabbagh-j4m
    @DavidSabbagh-j4m 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very useful video, thanks for the information.

  • @maryaby525
    @maryaby525 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the 1st Tech Tutorial TH-camr , I am not sure but it looks like