Manage your commute on Pixel

You can get real-time updates on commute conditions with At a Glance and create a personalized Transit mode to turn on helpful settings while you’re on the train.

Set up Transit mode and At a Glance commute alerts

Important: Google Maps needs time to learn your commute patterns.

It may take 2–3 weeks for commute info to appear after initial setup.

To set up Transit mode and At a Glance commute alerts through the Modes menu:

Open your device’s Settings app.
Tap Modes Transit App Settings.
Select “Set up commute notifications.”
To set up your commute, follow the on-screen instructions.
- Set up home and work locations.
- Confirm location settings.
- Build your commute profile.

You can also set up Transit mode and At a Glance through the My Pixel app.

Open the My Pixel app.
Tap Tips Everyday Tools.

Customize Transit mode settings

You can customize your Transit mode settings to suit your preferences. This allows you to choose how your Pixel phone behaves while it is enabled during your commute.

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Modes Transit.
Under "Transit":
- To set volume, Bluetooth, and more, tap App settings.
  - To set volume settings during transit, tap Sound on, Vibrate only, or Silent.
  - To set connectivity during transit, turn Use Bluetooth while commuting on or off.
- Set up Notification filters.
  - To receive all notifications, turn on Allow all notifications.
  - To choose who can send you notifications, tap People.
  - To set which apps can send you notifications, tap Apps.
  - To choose which alarms & other interruptions you’ll allow, tap Alarms & other interruptions.

Tip: Customization options differ based on your device and region.

Understand commute settings & permissions

To provide you with timely and accurate info, this feature requires certain settings and permissions:

Home and work location: Commute alerts in At a Glance use your saved home and work addresses in Google Maps. This determines your most frequent commute routes and destinations.
- To set it up, go to Personal info.
Background location: This permission allows At a Glance to send timely transit info based on your current location.
- To set it up:
  1. Tap Settings Location Maps Allow all the time.
  2. Turn on Use precise location.
Timeline (Location history): When you turn on Timeline, At a Glance can learn your commute history and patterns over time. This helps Google send timely updates based on your commute history.
- To set it up, go to Activity controls.
Web & App Activity: This feature saves your activity from other Google services, like Google Maps. This refines the personalized commute info and updates you receive.
- To set it up, go to Activity controls.

Tip: You can change any of these settings and permissions at any time.

Turn Transit mode on or off

To turn off Transit mode:

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Modes Transit.
Tap Turn off.

Tip: You can also turn Transit mode on and off from Quick Settings.

Turn commute alerts on At a Glance on or off

To turn off commute info in At a Glance:

Open your device's Settings app.
Search for At a Glance.
Select the result.
Next to "At a Glance," tap Settings.
Under "Customize," turn Commute on or off.

Fix issues with At a Glance commute alerts

If commute alerts don’t appear as expected:

Make sure your home and work addresses are set up in Google Maps.
Verify that At a Glance is turned on for "Commute" in your device settings.

If you don’t receive timely updates, check if your:

Background location access is granted for Google Maps and your Pixel phone.
Timeline (Location History) is turned on for your Google Account.
Notification settings for Google Maps and At a Glance aren’t blocked.

If My Commute shows incorrect routes or times:

Make sure your home and work addresses in Google Maps are accurate.
Check your Timeline (Location History) if it accurately reflects your travel patterns.

If issues persist, contact Pixel Support for further assistance.