Waze: Offline Navigation For Smooth Eid Homecoming

Waze can also be used offline (photo: dock. waze)

JAKARTA - Waze is a favorite choice for many people because of its interesting features and active user communities. However, did you know that Waze can also be used offline? Here's how to use Waze offline for your Eid homecoming later:

But keep in mind, that Waze offline features are only available for Android devices.

Preparations before homecoming:

Download Waze App: Make sure you already have the Waze app installed on your Android smartphone. You can download it for free via the Google Play Store.

Internet Connection Necessary: For offline preparation, you need an internet connection. Turn on internet data or make sure it's connected to Wi-Fi.

Download Offline Maps: Open the Waze app. Find and select the city where you go home. After that, pay attention to the small blue arrow at the top right of the screen. Tap the arrow.

Offline Map Download Menu: On the menu that appears, select "Download Maps". Waze will display a map area that you can download. Select the area you need for homecoming trips. You can download all travel routes or only certain areas.

Adjust Download Size: Pay attention to the size of the file to download. Make sure your smartphone memory is sufficient to accommodate offline map files. You can reduce the download area if memory is limited.

Download and Wait: After selecting the download area, tap the "Download" button. Waze will start downloading the offline map. The download process may take time depending on the size of the selected file. Wait until it's finished.

Offline Navigation When Homecoming:

Disable Internet: After the download process is complete and you start your homecoming journey, turn off internet data or Wi-Fi on your smartphone. That way, Waze will operate offline.

Navigation Remains Active: Even though offline, Waze can still display travel routes and provide voice instructions based on previously downloaded maps.

Limited Offline Features: Some features such as real-time traffic information and alerts from other users are not available in offline mode. But you can still get directions and estimation of travel times.

Download some alternative maps: Apart from downloading the main destination map, consider downloading multiple alternative path maps in anticipation of traffic jams.

Update maps regularly: Even if it's used offline, it's best to update the Waze map regularly when you're connected to the internet. This is to ensure the accuracy of map information.

Use a power bank: Using GPS continuously can drain the battery quickly. Provide a power bank to charge your smartphone during the trip.

By following the steps above, you can use Waze offline to help smooth your Lebaran homecoming trip. Stay careful when driving and obey traffic rules. Happy homecoming!