Google Maps and speed cameras

[A900ss]

Anybody notice a change on Google Maps today?

I use GM via Apple CarPlay and today it has been warning me of speed cameras. It’s been saying ‘there is a speed camera ahead’.

However only once were cameras actually shown on the map (little orange flags).

Anybody else have this as ideally I’d like audible AND visual notifications all the time.

(Please don’t suggest Waze - I do use Waze as well but MUCH prefer the Google routing algorithm that doesn’t send me down tiny roads to save 20 seconds).

[Jayzee]

Looks like Google have finally incorporated the Waze speed camera locator into their maps. I guess it was a matter of time?

[A900ss]

tenohfive said:

I've no idea if it's compatible or available on iOS but TomTom do a speed camera app that can be set up as a floating widget that you can put wherever you want. It works well in concert with Google Maps (on Android.)

I’ve used that before and it’s a great (free) bit of kit but Android only and not compatible with Android auto either.

[surveyor]

Yes I noticed it, and it was pissing me right off stopping my podcast....

[A900ss]

I can’t see any sound or notification settings for it however if I did ‘mute’ voice instructions for GM, spoken speed camera notifications were also muted.

Anyway, beta testing another well known sat nav programme for CarPlay at the moment.

[surveyor]

hmm I have it set for voice to alerts only... I'd be happier if it was a beep rather than a message...

[A900ss]

I’ve just read that speed limits display is also rolling out in Google Maps. over the next week.

Perfect if it’s also in the CarPlay version of Google.

Camera notifications and speed limits displayed without the need for Waze’s mad routing algorithm (drive down tiny roads to save 10 seconds)

[AJB88]

https://9to5google.com/2019/01/19/google-maps-spee...

[PF62]

Trouble is lots of the cameras are missing from Google maps.

Far more reliable to use the free TomTom speed camera app which overlays the information on top of Google maps - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com....

[A900ss]

PF62 said:

Trouble is lots of the cameras are missing from Google maps.

Far more reliable to use the free TomTom speed camera app which overlays the information on top of Google maps - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com....

This thread is regarding GM on iOS.

The TomTom app (and an excellent app it is) is android only. Also, it won’t work with Android Auto.

But I do know that the full TomTom app is coming to CarPlay (iOS) very soon as I’m currently beta testing it.

[kev1974]

Haven't had any speed camera warnings in Google Maps (IOS) which I'm using daily, but as another poster has mentioned maybe their speed camera data for London isn't very comprehensive. Presume this will get better, now the feature to show them is in there, perhaps they'll add a way for people to submit new locations.

I have tried several IOS-based navigation apps, including the ubiquitous Waze, but keep coming back to Google Maps, the thing that I miss when I try others is the way Google displays alternative route timings in real time as I'm driving along - e.g. turn right and it will take X minutes, but keep going straight ahead and it will still get there but take 7 minutes longer. So useful. In Waze etc you've got to press a button to look for another route (as far as I know). It might be a London or City driver thing. I'm not really using the app to find my way to a place as I tend to know that already, it's more to give me an instant readout of the traffic and therefore likely timings of alternative routes. If Google Maps ever take that feature out, I'll be sunk!