Google Maps Quickstart - Plan and share your route

Описание: Learn how easy it is to plan routes with Google Maps on your computer! This beginner's guide, presented by Outdoor Tech Instructor Thomas, will walk you through the entire process, from opening Google Maps to sending the finished route directly to your smartphone. Perfect for anyone new to Google Maps or looking to improve their route planning skills.

What you'll learn in this Google Maps tutorial:

Opening Google Maps: We'll show you how to quickly access Google Maps on your computer using any browser.
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Basic Route Planning (A to B): Learn how to easily input your starting point and destination, and watch Google Maps instantly generate your route.
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Waypoints: Discover how to use waypoints to plan your route(More on advanced waypoints in future videos!)
Choosing Your Mode of Transport: Select from driving, public transport, cycling, or walking, and see Google Maps automatically adjust the route to your chosen mode.
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Map Navigation: Master the basics of moving, zooming, and orienting yourself within Google Maps for optimal route viewing.
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Sending Routes to Your Smartphone: The most practical feature! Learn how to seamlessly send your planned route to your phone for easy navigation on the go. (Requires a Google account – more on account benefits in separate videos.)

Why this Google Maps tutorial is helpful:

Step-by-step instructions: Thomas breaks down each step clearly, making it easy for even complete beginners to follow along.
Practical examples: Using a real-world example route (Kristiansand to Stavanger), you'll see exactly how the process works.
Tips and tricks: Learn valuable shortcuts and best practices for efficient route planning.
Clear explanations: Complex features are simplified and explained in a way that's easy to understand.

Who is this video for?

Complete beginners to Google Maps
Anyone who wants to learn how to plan routes on their computer
Users who want to send routes to their smartphones for navigation
Anyone interested in outdoor tech and navigation tools

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:17 Finding Google Maps
1:37 Route from A to B
3:43 Map control
4:48 Send to phone
5:39 Additional information

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Stay tuned for more Google Maps tutorials! I'll be covering advanced topics like creating custom maps with Google My Maps, exploring different map features, and much more. Subscribe to the channel to stay updated!

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