Google has started rolling out a real-time speedometer feature in Google Maps for Android Auto after a long wait. This feature allows users to see the vehicle speed directly on the navigation screen without having to switch applications.
Based on the latest report, the new feature is starting to appear on some Android Auto beta users. However, its distribution is still very limited so that not all users can try it.
So far, Google Maps on Android Auto has provided various navigation features, but has not displayed a built-in speedometer. In fact, a similar feature has already been available in the Google Maps app for Android phones and has even been available on Apple CarPlay since July 2024.
A competitor navigation app, Waze, has also long had a speedometer on Android Auto. The presence of a similar feature on Google Maps is considered to make the driving experience more practical because users can monitor vehicle speed directly from the navigation interface.
Reports from a number of users on Reddit show that the feature is starting to be available on Google Maps running through Android Auto beta version 26.29.02.946673643. One user in Canada claimed to have seen vehicle speed indicators appear on the dashboard when using navigation.
Even so, the launch of this feature seems to still be carried out gradually. Until now there have not been many other reports from users who have managed to access it. As with other new Android Auto features, Google is expected to take some time before presenting it widely to all users.
In addition to presenting a speedometer, Google previously also released an update to address a number of problems on Android Auto, including application crashes that suddenly stop (crash) and disconnected connections after updating version 17.2.
Google recommends that Android Auto beta users update the application to version 17.3.662813, while users of the stable version are advised to use version 17.2.66238 so that the problem can be resolved.
There is no official statement from Google regarding the schedule for the global launch of the speedometer feature in Google Maps for Android Auto. However, its appearance on some beta users indicates that the feature is starting to enter a wider distribution stage.
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