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Continued Car GPS Problems.
We moved into DeLuna 3 weeks ago. Both car GPS programs- Waze and Google Maps refuse to route us through any villages to our destination. In every instance they take us around The Villages- 301 to 466, etc, then into the final village if that is our destination. One day it sent us 15 miles to get to a place we later figured out was only 2 miles away- through The Villages.
Today we were on 466A and wanted to go to the Village of McClure- we had no idea how to get there. It took us to 301, then Warm Springs, then to McClure. We noticed at the round-about that we could have gone down Marsh Bend Trail- through DeLuna instead of around. It has NEVER taken us through The Villages to get to our destination. My wife thinks the Apps are avoiding gates because not everyone has gate cards. Any way- has anyone heard of this? Is there a setting to fix this? Thanks! |
The solution is to learn the roads in TV to relieve yourself of GPS reliance.
The best way to do this is to get the directions from Google maps, write them down and then drive it looking at landmarks. . humans use landmarks for mental navigation. or just follow signs and see where they lead you! you will feel more comfortable and keep your eyes on the road longer, and help your brain health keeping it in learning mode. . . not the answer you were probably expecting, but the better long term answer |
Haven't had that problem yet.
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Are these apps loaded into your car or are you using them from your phone? If they are in your car then it is possible they have not been updated with the latest map information. If there is a way to update your maps, that might help.
Even google maps or Waze on the phone may not have all the roads in the new neighborhood yet. If that is the case then it will just take time. I suggest downloading the free Villages apps and use the directions from that until google/Waze maps are working for you. If you have an iPhonea and CarPlay then it will be almost as convenient as your in-car system. |
I think Sportsguy gives good advice. Using his instructions you would also learn which lane to be in as your approach a roundabout. That would help the other drivers stay calm.
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Try setting your route setting to "shortest" rather than "fastest".
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The roads of Deluna have been on google maps for the last year ; Both Android and I Phone. I’d imagine your issue is with your cars built in maps software. I’d recommend googling it to see if you can update it yourself… Or you might have to take it to the dealer for an update…..or read the owners manual.
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I use the Villages (free) app, Green background big white V, this offers both CAR and Golf cart directions, it has voice readout, and in general has been very accurate. I have no idea if you can download to your car, but with a suitable phone holder it works very well.
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Google maps and Waze have become better south of 44. I nagged them incessantly. Still too much of the area shows as dirt. Much work still to be done
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They must be updating the areas now. We are in Amelia (just NORTH of 466A) and about 2 weeks ago around 8AM a Google Earth truck was scanning the neighborhood. Maybe they'll get down south before the end of the millennia.
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One of the biggest problems with apps like Apple, Google and Waze is they tend to route you around the gates that are in the Villages, assuming that we are a "gated" community. For example, going up Morse Blvd to 441, they will all take you over 466a or 466 to get to Rolling Acres road.
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I use village app and get the voice option thru my hearing aids. I can put phone in cup holder in cart and be on my way.
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Delete them and upload them again.
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you can edit google maps to put roads in to lead to your house
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you don't need a gate card. The red button is all you need to push to open the gate
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Since you are new here, don't forget to attend the new resident night and the golf cart safety clinic. Both are free and both are given every month. Also, Village Community Development Districts is for all information related to the villages. You should get used to using it.
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Teach Waze, and google
Turn on either app and drive through TV a few times. The apps learn that you are allowed in there and will use the info. Also in the apps setting , select fastest time , allow tolls, etc.
they both work for me |
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Get the Villages GPS app. It’s great. Has an auto route and and golf car route.
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Use the Villages GPS instead. Otherwise check your settings. If there is a setting to avoid private roads - turn that off. ALso if you know the direction you want just keep going that way the GPS will give up telling you to turn around and get you there.
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I use Waze and have never had an issue and have never seen a gate without card access, not that you need it.
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If I ever want to go down to McClure, I would go out to the light make a left and go to warm Springs. I would not go down marsh Bend Trail even though it’s a shorter distance it’s much slower because of the speed limit. |
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Mine is pretty good now even in the new areas |
For overall perspective, ask your Villages sales rep for maps of The Villages or go to a country club and purchase them. I use gps, but I like generally knowing the roads so I can tell if gps is leading me astray.
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You can send your issues on Twitter for Maps
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Choose “directions” rather than “start”, when the map appears it will have all the streets and you can make your own route.
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We had the same problem for a couple of years. Google and Garmin take a while to catch up to The Villages new streets. We are also near the Turnpike occasionally, and Garmin thinks we are on it. Directions are .. interesting. Yes, definitely get a paper map or follow The Villages App on your phone until other maps catch up.
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Give it some time. This is a common problem with new homes and apartments. I had a brand new condo in NJ and it took 3 years before my address appeared on any gps. When I moved to TV almost 6 years ago it was a new development and I had the same situation. Fortunately it did get on gps pretty quickly. Hopefully it will be the same for you.
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