However, getting such a feature in an application whose purpose is to always keep you connected to its large userbase out there is pretty much impossible. If that’s something that works for you, then Waze can very well be a Google Maps replacement.īut for many users out there, the lack of offline maps in Waze is quite a major shortcoming. In many ways, the basic Waze navigation (without an Internet connection) is similar to the offline maps in Google Maps, as only the essential information is provided, such as ETA and the directions to follow. However, Waze will continue to guide you on the configured route until you reach the destination.
Make no mistake, you won’t be getting the full experience, which means you’re going to lose real-time traffic information, reports, and updated routes. Once the route is configured, you can very well go offline because the app will continue to provide basic navigation. This shouldn’t necessarily be a problem if you do the whole thing before leaving your garage or hotel, as you can use your home Wi-Fi network or even a public hotspot for launching Waze. In other words, if you want to use Waze in offline mode, you must configure the route when you’re still online. What’s mandatory, however, is to set up your destination when an Internet connection is available. We download our favorite Spotify playlists regularly to be ready for both Costa Rica road trips and power outages. In addition, you may want to consider downloading media such as music, videos, or NETFLIX movies or Prime Video to your devices while connected to Wi-Fi for offline travel entertainment as well. Keep in mind that if you are out of range or have your mobile data turned off you will not get updates about delays, police sightings, and hazards. The voice direction and nearly all other features work even while offline. On Waze and other similar apps, this will download the trips entire map reducing the amount of data used and allowing for more accurate directions while out of cell range. If you are planning a trip and are expecting to use your phone for navigation, we recommend logging into your app while connected to Wi-Fi prior to leaving to reduce mobile data charges. The app is updated with road hazards and cautions from other drivers if you are connected with data that can help you avoid delays and danger. If you launch the app while connected to Wifi or data service, you can download the trip to the phone which will give you a more accurate location as you drive. We later found out that WAZE is a much more updated app for navigation in Costa Rica.
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