The video shares 20 tips and tricks for using Google Maps more effectively. Here's a concise summary:
1. Zoom in and out using one finger by double-tapping and sliding up or down.
2. Save your parking location by tapping the blue dot and saving it to the map.
3. View your location history by clicking on the hamburger menu and selecting "Your Timeline."
4. Use Street View to time travel and see how places have changed over time.
5. Interact with Google Maps using voice commands by clicking on the microphone icon or by setting up voice commands in settings.
6. Change your vehicle icon by tapping on the arrow icon.
7. Create custom labels to make it easier to navigate to frequently visited places.
8. Download offline maps for areas where internet connectivity is limited.
9. Measure distances and areas using the right-click menu.
10. Share your real-time location with others by tapping on the blue dot and clicking on "Share location."
11. Configure route options to avoid highways, ferries, and tolls.
12. View inside select buildings by zooming in enough.
13. Add multiple stops to a route by clicking on the ellipsis and adding another stop.
14. Use Google Maps to navigate public transportation by switching the mode to "Public transit."
15. View traffic at different times of the day by changing the layer to the traffic layer.
16. Evaluate pricing for different vacation destinations by selecting a start point and destination and clicking on the flight icon.
17. Use Street View to see inside Area 51 (just kidding, it's blocked off).
18. Modify your route by dragging and dropping it to a different location.
19. Use Google Maps to help you arrive on time by setting a reminder to depart at a certain time or arrive by a certain time.
20. Use Google Maps to quickly evaluate pricing for different vacation destinations.
These tips and tricks can help users get more out of Google Maps and make navigating easier and more efficient.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. You can zoom in and out on Google Maps using one finger by double-tapping and then sliding your finger up or down.
2. Google Maps can remember your parking location by tapping on the blue dot and saving your parking location.
3. You can see where you've been using location history by turning on location tracking and accessing your timeline.
4. You can access Street View by clicking on the little yellow person icon and dragging it onto a blue street.
5. You can interact with Google Maps using your voice by clicking on the microphone icon or setting it up in your navigation settings.
6. You can change your vehicle icon on Google Maps by tapping on the arrow icon and selecting a different vehicle.
7. You can create custom labels on Google Maps to make it easier to get back to places you care about.
8. You can download offline maps on Google Maps by clicking on your profile picture and selecting offline maps.
9. You can measure distance and area on Google Maps by right-clicking and selecting measure distance.
10. You can share your real-time location with others on Google Maps by tapping on your blue dot and selecting share location.
11. You can configure various route options on Google Maps, such as avoiding highways, ferries, and tolls, by accessing your navigation settings.
12. Google Maps can show you inside certain select buildings by zooming in and selecting the building.
13. You can add multiple stops on Google Maps by clicking on the ellipsis and adding another stop.
14. Google Maps can ensure that you are always on time by setting reminders to depart or arrive at a certain time.
15. You can modify your route on Google Maps by dragging and dropping the route.
16. You can use Google Maps to help you navigate public transportation by selecting the public transit icon and following the directions.
17. You can view what traffic looks like at different parts of the day on Google Maps by changing the layer to the traffic layer.
18. You can use Google Maps to evaluate pricing for different vacation destinations by selecting your start point and destination and clicking on the flight icon.
19. You can view Street View of certain locations, including some restricted areas, by clicking on the Street View icon and dragging it onto the location.