谷歌地图(Google Maps)垄断在线地图市场已经有一段时间了。尽管有谷歌地图的替代品(alternatives to Google Maps),但它仍然是最受欢迎的地图服务,尤其是安卓(Android)用户。但是,即使您已经使用了多年,您也可能不知道Google 地图(Google Maps)必须提供的所有隐藏功能。
几乎任何地图服务都可以为您提供转弯路线或帮助您导航到目的地。然而,谷歌地图(Google Maps)有额外的功能,它比你想象的更有帮助。我们将介绍几个Google 地图(Google Maps)隐藏功能,以便您可以利用对您有用的功能。
1. 伙计,我的车呢?
它发生在每个人身上。你离开音乐会或Costco或任何有大停车场的地方,你都不记得你停在哪里了。使用谷歌地图隐藏的“节省停车”功能再也不会(Never)感到沮丧。
停车后,点击手机上Google 地图(Google Maps)应用中的蓝色位置点。然后选择保存停车(Save parking)。
从那里,您可以选择“更多信息(More info)”按钮,然后您可以添加更多信息,例如有关您的停车位置或需要移动汽车的剩余时间的注释。您还可以添加您认为可能有帮助的任何照片,例如停车场路段标志或停车场楼层的照片。
需要离开时,只需打开Google 地图(Google Maps),您就会看到标有“您停在这里”的图钉。
如果您需要前往停车地点的路线,请点击停车别针并选择路线(Directions)按钮。
2. 时光倒流
使用Google 地图(Google Maps)中的这个隐藏功能让时光倒流。
- 在计算机上使用Google 地图(Google Maps)时,将街景小人拖到地图上。
- 选择时间(Time)图标。
- 使用底部的滑块及时来回移动。
注意:(Note:)即使某个地方有街景(Street View),也可能无法使用历史图片。历史(Historic)照片可以追溯到 2007 年。
3. 我面向哪个方向?
这个功能在有地铁的城市很方便。当您从地铁站出现在街道上时,您的方向感会变得混乱。很难知道哪种方式是哪种方式。输入谷歌地图(Enter Google Maps)。
从您的蓝色位置点发出的蓝色光束图标显示您所面对的方向。
要访问Google 地图(Google Maps)中的指南针隐藏功能,请点击我的位置(My Location)按钮。
现在您应该会在地图右上角附近看到指南针图标。
点击指南针,它会显示哪个方向是北方。
现在你可以走出地铁,自信地朝正确的方向走。
4. 不要错过末班车
说到地铁和火车,如果你住在有公共交通的城市,谷歌地图(Google Maps)的这个隐藏功能可以帮助你避免错过回家的末班车。
如果您乘坐的火车线路并非 24/7,您可以使用Google 地图(Google Maps)确保您不会错过末班车。
- 在Google 地图(Google Maps)应用中,搜索您的目的地并选择路线(Directions)按钮。
- 选择公共交通图标。
- 选择出发时间(Depart At )下拉菜单。
- 选择最后一个(Last)选项卡,然后选择设置(Set )按钮。
现在,您的出发时间将与可带您到达目的地的最后一班可用火车相对应。
5.行人(Pedestrians)专用导航(Navigation)
2019 年,谷歌地图引入了增强现实的步行路线。(walking directions)您可以举起手机,查看叠加在您通过手机摄像头可以看到的内容之上的路线。
- 在Google 地图(Google Maps)应用中,搜索要步行到的位置。
- 选择方向(Directions )按钮。
- 选择步行(Walking )图标。
- 选择实时视图(Live View)。
激活实时视图(Live View)后,您会在周围环境中看到方向箭头!
借助Google 地图(Google Maps)的增强现实步行路线,您再也不会走错路了。
6.使用隐身模式
我们不会推测您为什么要掩盖自己的踪迹,但是如果您这样做,这就是方法。
要在智能手机或平板电脑上的Google 地图中打开隐身模式(turn on Incognito mode in Google Maps),请点击右上角的个人资料图片,然后选择打开隐身模式(Turn on Incognito mode)。
按照相同的步骤再次关闭隐身(Incognito)模式。
7.好的,谷歌,使用语音命令
谷歌地图(Google Maps)的另一个隐藏功能是在导航过程中使用语音命令的能力。如果您在Android手机上启用了Google助理,您可以口头询问Google各种事情。
在您使用Google 地图(Google Maps)导航时,通过说“Ok, Google”来启动Google 助理。(Google Assistant)然后你可以这样说:
- “这是什么路?”
- “我的下一个回合是什么?”
- “我们到了吗?”
- “帮助!”
- “附近的加油站。”
- “显示路线列表。”
- “显示路线概览。”
- “[地名]什么时候关门?”
在您开车时,很容易看出Google 助理的用处。(Google Assistant)
8.搭车
通过从 Google 地图中 的服务订购乘车,(ordering a ride from a service)您可以节省一些额外的点击次数。
- 在Google 地图(Google Maps)应用程序中搜索您的名称。
- 选择方向(Directions)按钮。
- 选择游乐设施(Rides)图标。
- 选择(Choose)您要使用的服务,然后选择打开应用程序(Open app)按钮。如果您没有该服务的应用程序,您将被定向到可以下载的Play 商店。(Play Store)
- 按照提供商应用程序中的说明完成操作。
9. 辅助功能选项
谷歌地图(Google Maps)的最后一个隐藏功能是能够搜索轮椅可通行的交通路线和位置信息。
- 在Google 地图(Google Maps)中搜索您的目的地。
- 选择方向(Directions)。
- 选择公交(transit)图标。
- 选择更多(More)(3 个点)图标,然后选择路线选项(Route options)。
- 选择轮椅无障碍(Wheelchair accessible)。
- 选择应用(Apply)。
现在,结果将只显示轮椅可通行的公共交通路线。
要获取有关您的目的地的无障碍信息,请按以下步骤操作:
- 在Google 地图(Google Maps)应用中,选择右上角的个人资料照片。
- 选择设置(Settings)。
- 选择辅助功能设置(Accessibility settings)。
- 切换到可访问的地方(Accessible places)。
现在,谷歌地图(Google Maps)会告诉你地方是否有无障碍入口、洗手间、座位和停车场。
与往常一样,最好在旅行前确认这些功能。
9 Hidden Features in Google Maps You Should Check Out
Google Maps has cornered the online maps market for qυite some time now. Despite the alternatives to Google Maps, it’s still the most popular mapping service, especially with Android users. However, even if you’ve been using it for years, you might not know about all the hidden features Google Maps has to offer.
Virtually any mapping service can give you turn-by-turn directions or help you navigate to your destination. However, Google Maps has extra functionality that makes it even more helpful than you thought. We’ll take a look at several Google Maps hidden features, so you can take advantage of the ones that are useful to you.
1. Dude, Where’s My Car?
It’s happened to everyone. You leave a concert or Costco or anywhere with a big parking lot, and you can’t remember where you parked. Never feel that frustration again by using Google Maps’ hidden “save parking” feature.
After you’ve parked, tap on the blue location dot in the Google Maps app on your phone. Then select Save parking.
From there, you have the option to select the More info button, and then you can add more information like a note about where you parked or how much time you have left before you need to move your car. You can also add any photos you think might be helpful, like a photo of the parking lot section sign or parking garage level.
When it’s time to leave, simply open Google Maps, and you’ll see a pin labeled “You parked here.”
If you need directions to where you parked your car, tap the parking pin and select the Directions button.
2. Travel Back in Time
Take a trip back in time with this hidden feature inside Google Maps.
- While using Google Maps on a computer, drag the pegman onto the map.
- Select the Time icon.
- Use the slider at the bottom to go back and forth in time.
Note: Even if a place has Street View, historic images might not be available. Historic photos may go back as far as 2007.
3. Which Direction Am I Facing?
This feature is handy in cities with subways. When you emerge from a subway station onto street level, your sense of direction can get muddled. It can be hard to know which way is which. Enter Google Maps.
The blue beam icon emanating from your blue location dot shows you which direction you’re facing.
To access the compass hidden feature in Google Maps, tap the My Location button.
Now you should see the compass icon near the top-right corner of the map.
Tap the compass, and it will display which way is north.
Now you can exit the subway and confidently walk in the right direction.
4. Don’t Miss the Last Train
Speaking of subways and trains, if you live in a city with public transportation, this hidden feature of Google Maps can help you avoid missing the last train home.
If you’re traveling on a train line that doesn’t run 24/7, you can use Google Maps to ensure you don’t miss the last train.
- In the Google Maps app, search for your destination and select the Directions button.
- Select the icon for public transportation.
- Select the Depart At dropdown.
- Select the Last tab and then the Set button.
Now your departure time will correspond with the last available train that will get you to your destination.
5. Special Navigation for Pedestrians
In 2019, Google Maps introduced walking directions with augmented reality. You can hold your phone up and see directions superimposed on top of what you can see via your phone’s camera.
- In the Google Maps app, search for a location to walk to.
- Select the Directions button.
- Select the Walking icon.
- Select Live View.
With Live View activated, you’ll see direction arrows on top of your surroundings!
You’ll never turn the wrong way again with augmented reality walking directions from Google Maps.
6. Use Incognito Mode
We’re not going to speculate about why you want to cover your tracks, but if you do, here’s how.
To turn on Incognito mode in Google Maps on a smartphone or tablet, tap your profile picture on the top right and select Turn on Incognito mode.
Follow the same steps to turn Incognito mode off again.
7. OK, Google, Use Voice Commands
Another Google Maps hidden feature is the ability to use voice commands during navigation. If you have Google Assistant-enabled on your Android phone, you can verbally ask Google all kinds of things.
Launch Google Assistant while you’re navigating using Google Maps by saying, “Ok, Google.” Then you can say things like:
- “What road is this?”
- “What’s my next turn?”
- “Are we there yet?”
- “Help!”
- “Gas stations nearby.”
- “Show list of directions.”
- “Show route overview.”
- “When does [name of place] close?”
It’s easy to see how useful Google Assistant can be while you’re driving.
8. Get a Ride
Save yourself a few extra taps by ordering a ride from a service from within Google Maps.
- Search for your designation in the Google Maps app.
- Select the Directions button.
- Select the Rides icon.
- Choose the service you want to use and select the Open app button. If you don’t have the service’s app, you’ll be directed to the Play Store where you can download it.
- Finish by following the instructions in the provider’s app.
9. Accessibility Options
A final hidden feature in Google Maps is the ability to search for wheelchair-accessible transit routes and location information.
- Search for your destination in Google Maps.
- Select Directions.
- Select the transit icon.
- Select the More (3 dots) icon and then Route options.
- Select Wheelchair accessible.
- Select Apply.
Now the results will only show public transportation routes that are wheelchair-accessible.
To get accessibility information about your destination, follow these steps:
- In the Google Maps app, select your profile pic in the top right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Select Accessibility settings.
- Toggle on Accessible places.
Now Google Maps will let you know if places have accessible entrances, restrooms, seating, and parking.
As always, it’s best to confirm these features before you travel.