Many people don’t know that they can Share your location on Google Maps In different ways, with the intention of guiding others directly to where they are. This is a widely used option in WhatsApp, but it Can also be used in other applications with better results. In such cases, the location can be scheduled for increased security, which is only available for a limited time.
Among drivers, these alternatives are very useful, especially in shared journeys, which can be connected at all times If you get lost from the rest of the group, you can determine the best rendezvous route.
Step by step: How to share location on Google Maps?
Anyone with a smartphone with internet access can do it, wherever you are Share your location on Google Maps Follows one of the options below:
From the Google Maps app
1. Go to the Google Maps app. If you don’t have it, download it from iStore or Google Play.
2. Once inside, Click on profile picture appears in the upper right corner.
3. When the menu is displayed, select “Share Location”. The app offers several options:
– Share for one hour, this is the default setting.
– Share until you disable the option.
– Share for a configured time, using the (+ and – buttons).
4. Once this desired option is selected, Select the way the location will be shared: Text messages, Messenger (Facebook), Telegram, Google Chat, Gmail, Instagram or any other application.
From WhatsApp
1. Go to WhatsApp application Open the chat of the person you want to send location to.
2. In the dialog box located at the bottom of the screen, Press the click icon To gain access to other delivery options beyond the written message. Same option used for sending images.
3. All options will appear, Click on the location. The Google Maps map will open with other options.
4. You can choose one of the nearby landmarks (listed below) or You can click on two main options:
– Real Time Location: It gives the exact location, but can change if the sender moves.
– Current Location: It also provides exact location, but keeps it even if the person moves.
5. By pressing one of the options, A map will be instantly reflected in the chat Clicking on it will allow other people to view it in full. With this map you can access the route and exact directions to reach the destination.
For drivers, these options are very useful Google Maps can provide directions by voiceIt becomes the perfect assistant on the road as it avoids leaving the wheel to handle the phone.
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