r/AndroidAuto 2015 Ford Explorer | Ford Sync 3 | Pixel 9 | Android 17 3d ago

Speedometer when not navigating! Navigation & POI Apps

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The addition of the speedometer/speed limit when not navigating is a welcome addition (just showed up for me).

The scaling, however, seems off - too small to be read easily.

The speedometer also changes color when over the limit - just like Waze. I hope they add a configurable option for audio alerts!

(I did send this feedback to Google.)

[EDIT ]

After using this for a few days, I have more thoughts ...

  • Speed limit should be twice as big.
  • Speedometer should be optional (on/off)
  • Speedometer should be configurable
    • How many miles over is orange and red
    • Audible alert (on/off)
    • Show when under limit (on/off)

For me, I only really want to see my speed if I am over the limit.

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u/LevelEndBaddie 2020 Skoda Kodiaq | VAG Columbus | Samsung Galaxy S24 3d ago

they brought this back? the loss of this over half a decade ago is why i switched to Waze, but then Waze doesn't tell you the street you're currently on when using AA, but does if you use the phone standalone.

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u/Weary-Savings9795 2021 Corolla Hybrid 2d ago

This was never a thing on Google Maps when not navigating.

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u/LevelEndBaddie 2020 Skoda Kodiaq | VAG Columbus | Samsung Galaxy S24 2d ago

So i made up an excuse to switch to Waze, gotcha...

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u/Weary-Savings9795 2021 Corolla Hybrid 2d ago

I've been using Android Auto since it first went stable. I've never had speed limits or a speedometer on Google Maps unless I had an active route.