How to Monitor Traffic using Google Maps 

Using the Google app on your phone, you can see the current traffic conditions to your home or place of employment at any time. Follow the steps given below to monitor the Traffic using Google Maps.

Monitor Traffic From Android using Google Maps

1. Activate the “Google” app.
2. In the lower right corner, click the “Menu” icon.
3. Choose the “View all settings” option after swiping down to the “Commute” section.
4. Scroll down and tap the Home icon after you’re done, then tap “OK” at the bottom of the screen.
5. After entering the address for your work, tap “OK” on the Briefcase icon.
6. Open “Google Maps” and type “Home” or “Work” into the search bar.
7. To enter navigation mode, select the navigation arrow.
8. Choose your starting location (Home or Work).
9. While navigating, choose “Traffic” by clicking the icon in the upper-right corner.
10. The street will now have colored sections to denote the traffic volume in each area.

● Green = Light Traffic.

● Orange = Moderate Traffic.

● Red = Congested.

Making use of a Desktop Browser to Monitor Traffic using Google Maps

1. Activate Google Maps.
2. If you haven’t already set your work location, type “Work” in the “Search Google Maps” field to be prompted to enter your work address.
3. If you haven’t set your home location, enter your work address after typing “Home” in the “Search Google Maps” field.
4. Any map can show Traffic by choosing “Menu” > “Traffic.”
5. A specific color will indicate the Traffic in each area of the street.

● Green = Light Traffic.

● Orange = Moderate Traffic.

● Red = Congested.

How can you download offline maps using Google Maps?

When a user is offline, maps can be downloaded for mobile access by tapping the profile icon, followed by Offline maps. When a user selects Select your own map, Google Maps will offer suggestions for maps based on the user’s past travels, planned trips, and saved addresses. Pinch in and out to set the download area, then tap Download to download a specific map.

In Google Maps, how do you place a pin?

Use the Google Maps app to find the location by scrolling or searching for an address. Long press the screen after choosing a location to drop a pin.

How can the voice of Google Maps be modified?

Google Maps users can change their language, voice, and accent. Make the necessary adjustments by going to Settings, selecting Navigation settings, and then Voice selection.

What is the Incognito mode on Google Maps?

Users can use Google Maps in Incognito mode to use the program without saving all the trip information to their Google Account. Consider it a non-saving, non-sharing private browsing mode for real-world navigation.

Google Maps Timeline: What is it?

In essence, Google Maps Timeline is a historical estimate of all the locations a user has visited and the routes they traveled. Users of Google Maps can access the Timeline settings at any time and edit or delete their Location History. On the other hand, the timeline is personal, and only the user can access it.