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 Google Maps on Android Auto improves home and work addresses 

Google Maps on Android Auto is getting a user-friendly makeover, making it simpler than ever to manage and use your home and work addresses. These handy pre-sets have been a part of Google Maps for a while, but using them on car displays via platforms like Android Auto wasn't always straightforward. Google has been actively improving this experience. Recent updates to Google Maps on Android Auto have made it easier to use and edit your home and work addresses, including helping to surface those pre-sets if you’ve not used them before.

Earlier this year, they introduced the option to edit home or work addresses right from the Android Auto settings menu. Now, they're taking it a step further by showcasing this feature within the Maps' suggest locations page. If you haven't set these locations up yet, you might get a helpful nudge to do so. This proactive approach ensures that even those unfamiliar with the feature become aware of its benefits. Google Maps has long supported the ability to set addresses as your “Home” or “Work” locations in order to more easily navigate to those locations, especially from voice commands. But with the move to platforms that run on your car’s display, such as Android Auto, that functionality hasn’t been as easily visible. Through recent updates, we’ve seen improvements in that regard.

But the improvements don't stop there. They've also revamped the interface for setting these addresses directly on your car's screen. You can just type in the address you want, no need to fiddle with your phone or other devices like before. This streamlined process saves time and eliminates distractions while driving, enhancing safety and convenience. Further, there’s an improved UI for setting these addresses up directly on the car’s display, as you can simply type in the address you want to set. In the past, users had to do this from their phones or other devices. These changes aren’t brand new, but Google is making a push to surface them to users. Through other recent updates, a pop-up has appeared for many reminding them that they can set up these pre-sets through their car’s display.

Google has even been using pop-up reminders to highlight this convenient feature, ensuring that users don't miss out on these helpful updates. These enhancements are particularly valuable for frequent Google Maps users who rely on Android Auto for navigation. It's now much easier to keep your home and work addresses up-to-date, making your daily commute or trips to familiar locations even more seamless. The ability to edit and set these addresses directly on your car's display eliminates the need to switch between devices, providing a more streamlined and efficient experience. As someone who uses Google Maps on Android Auto regularly, he will find these updates incredibly helpful. For someone who may not be too familiar with the interface, this simplifies the navigation process and makes it much easier to get to frequently visited locations, including home and work.