Apple Watch Series 6

Apple Watch Series 6

watchOS 11

I can't use GPS navigation on my Apple Watch Series 6 watchOS 11

Cause 3 of 3: The GPS navigation application isn't used correctly

To use GPS navigation, the GPS navigation application needs to be used correctly.

Solution: See how to use GPS navigation on your Apple Watch

Step 1 of 20

Find "Search"

Press the Digital Crown.

1 Find "Search"

Press the Digital Crown.
Press the Maps icon.
Press the search icon.
Press Search.

2 Find destination using voice

Press the input icon.
Press the microphone icon to turn on voice input.
To use voice input, you need to turn on dictation.
Say "[the required destination]".
Press Done.
Press the required destination.

3 Find destination using text input

Key in the required destination and press Done.

4 Select transport type

Press the start journey icon.
Press the transport type icon.
Press the required transport type.

5 Plan route to destination

Turn the Digital Crown to see the suggested routes.
Press the required route.

6 Follow the directions

Follow the instructions on the screen to go to the required destination.

7 See route overview

Slide your finger upwards on the screen to see an overview of the route.

8 Exit navigation

Press the end icon.
Press End Route.

9 Return to the home screen

Press the Digital Crown several times to return to standby mode.

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