Mobile GPS navigators are exceptional tools to always reach our destination. They calculate the best route for us; they show us if there is a lot of traffic or not; It allows us to know exactly how long it will take to reach our destination and they offer useful information on different establishments. What's more, we can even Measure distances with them. But, did you know that they can also notify us of radars? Learn how to activate radar warning in your favorite browser.
In the following tutorial we are going to explain how to activate radar warnings in three of the most popular GPS navigators for mobile phones such as: Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze. In all of them, in addition to offering us all kinds of information, they will also notify us when we are approaching a radar and be able to adjust the speed of our vehicle as it passes.
First of all, we remind you that even if you activate the radar warning in the different applications, the rules must be followed. You must always respect the maximum speed of the section you are driving through. And no longer for receiving a fine, but for safety with others and with you. That said, let's go into detail on how to configure the speed camera warning in the three applications.
Activate radar warning in Google Maps
We will start with the most popular geolocation application among the public. It is Google Maps. This application is one of the most complete and preferred by users since updates are usually common. And this is a fundamental point. Well, we are going to activate the radars to appear on the screen and that when you get closer, Google Maps notifies you both visually and by audio.
Activating the display of radars on the screen
- Enter Google Maps
- Now click on the layers icon (the one that allows you to select the views)
- Once inside, go to the section 'Map details'
- Select option 'Traffic'
- From now on, the speed cameras marked in orange will appear on each route you choose
Activating the sound of radar alerts in Google Maps
- Now is the time to click on your profile (right next to the search bar and with your profile picture)
- In the next menu click on 'Settings'
- Now select the optionNavigation'
- In section 'Sound and voice', brand 'sound activated' in the Silence option and in 'Volume of indications' Leave the normal or +High option checked. It will depend on if you have a good ear or not.
You already have Google Maps ready on your mobile so that no radar surprises you on your daily routes. Similarly, it is possible that some of them do not appear or are not entered. Therefore, please respect traffic signals in all cases.
Activate radar warning in Apple Maps
It's no surprise that Apple sells a lot of phones every year. Hence Apple Maps be another of the favorite options among the public. In this case, the only thing you will have to do is know if you are going to find out about the warnings that the application gives. And it is that Apple Maps has activated by default to show the radars and you will not be able to modify it. Therefore, you will only have to check that you have the sound alerts activated.
- Sign in IPhone Settings -o iPad- and scroll down the list to 'Maps'
- Once inside, look for the option 'voice indications'
- make sure all options are active
At this time, every time you go by car -or motorcycle through intercoms-, all radar alerts will notify you by voice.
Activate radar warning in Waze
Finally, let's go for the third popular option within the mobile GPS navigator sector. Is about Waze, a veteran within the application stores and that is available for both Android and iOS. In this case, it does allow you to activate warnings and alerts, as well as select the voice that we want for voice alerts. But let's see the first thing we have to activate.
Activating the display of radars on the screen with Waze
- Log into Waze and go to 'Settings' that you will see within the menu of three horizontal stripes in the form of a speech bubble
- Once inside, go to the option 'Alerts and notices' and select 'Notices'
- Inside you will find a long list of notices that you can activate or deactivate. Select the one that refers to 'speed cameras' and check that the options 'show on map'Y'warn while driving' are on
- In the option of 'traffic light radars' do the same as in the previous point
Check that voice alerts are active and sounding in Waze
- Go back to the menuSettings' by Waze
- Now go to the option 'Sound and voice' and check that the sound is activated with the 'Yes'
- Also check the volume of indications -adjust it to your needs-
From now on, Waze will show you all the radars on the screen -of any type-, as well as notify you by voice of all of them when you are approaching any radar.
