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Google Maps is finally bringing a speedometer and speed limit to its iPhone app. The navigation service has been offering these features on Android for several years now, and Google told TechCrunch that Google Maps will finally offer them on iPhone as well. When you use Google Maps to navigate, your current speed is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen and changes color depending on your proximity to the speed limit.
How to Enable Speedometer in Google Maps for iPhone
The speedometer is gradually rolling out to Google Maps on iPhone, which means you may not see it right away. Note that this feature is enabled by an update on Google’s servers, so no action is required: you won’t need to update Google Maps on the App Store. When the rollout reaches your device, you’ll automatically see the feature in the app.
To check if you already have the speedometer feature, open Google Maps on your iPhone and tap the profile icon in the top right corner. Go to Settings > Navigation and scroll down to the Map display section. A screenshot of 9to5Google shows what the Show speedometer The option looks like this: you will find it under the Show speed limits button.
While Google Maps can show you the speed limit and your current speed, you shouldn’t blindly trust everything the app says. Speed limits vary on different roads, so always pay attention to road signs and stick to the posted limit. Similarly, Google Maps’ speedometer feature isn’t always 100% accurate and isn’t a substitute for your car’s speedometer. You can use Google Maps’ speedometer as a reference, but you should rely on your car’s speedometer to make sure you don’t accidentally exceed the speed limit.
Once you’ve set up your speedometer, check out these other hidden Google Maps settings that improve the service.