Use Power saving mode in Google Maps navigation

Important:

• Only Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold have this feature in Google Maps.
• This feature is only available in driving mode and doesn’t support other travel modes like walking or biking navigation.

With Power saving mode, you can access a simple, low-power map on your lock screen as you drive. This low-power map has key information on display, like next turns. Compared to the standard use of navigation in Google Maps, Power saving mode can significantly extend your phone’s battery life.

How to use Power saving mode

Important: By default, Power saving mode is on.

1. Open the Google Maps app .
2. To find your destination:
   • In the search bar, enter your destination.
   • Tap your destination on the map.
3. To get driving directions, tap Driving .
4. Start driving navigation.
5. To use the power-saving navigation map on your lock screen, after you start to navigate, press your phone’s Power button.
6. To exit this mode, you can either tap the screen or press the Power button again.
7. To get back to the power-saving navigation map, press the Power button again.

Turn Power saving mode in driving on or off

Important: By default, Power saving mode is on.

1. Open the Google Maps app .
2. Tap your Profile picture or Initial Settings Navigation.
3. Under "Driving options," turn Power saving mode on or off.

Learn about Power saving mode

Important: You can only use Power saving mode in portrait orientation.

You can get more out of your battery while driving when you use Power saving mode in Google Maps. You'll get a simplified layout which only shows key information like next turns when you press the Power button.

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