[bsloan1960]

We're new residents. We used the Free App to go from DeLuna to Sawgrass and back last night. Good thing we happened to remember the way to get back, because the app kept giving opposite instructions.

"Turn left" when there was no left, etc. Also, when we got onto the path when we left Sawgrass we were 100 feet along and it said, "Make a U-Turn", so we did. Then 100 feet into going the opposite way it said again, "Make a U-turn" so we turned around again. Then it said it a 3rd time so we ignored it.

So eventually it started to give the correct instructions but then stopped talking for several miles. When it did start talking again it was giving us incorrect instructions. It would tell us to take a turn where there was no turn to take, or "Take a right" when we knew it was a left. etc., etc. BTW we followed our memory turn by turn and got back without trouble.

So. Is this a common issue? I don't want to go exploring if this thing won't know how to get me home and I don't remember the route.

Thanks!

[dewilson58]

What app u using??

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

We're new residents. We used the Free App to go from DeLuna to Sawgrass and back last night. Good thing we happened to remember the way to get back, because the app kept giving opposite instructions.

"Turn left" when there was no left, etc. Also, when we got onto the path when we left Sawgrass we were 100 feet along and it said, "Make a U-Turn", so we did. Then 100 feet into going the opposite way it said again, "Make a U-turn" so we turned around again. Then it said it a 3rd time so we ignored it.

So eventually it started to give the correct instructions but then stopped talking for several miles. When it did start talking again it was giving us incorrect instructions. It would tell us to take a turn where there was no turn to take, or "Take a right" when we knew it was a left. etc., etc. BTW we followed our memory turn by turn and got back without trouble.

So. Is this a common issue? I don't want to go exploring if this thing won't know how to get me home and I don't remember the route.

Thanks!

I’m not sure what the Free app means but the villages app ( with the green V) is what I use and have never had any issues. I use it all the time.

[bsloan1960]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

What app u using??

We are using The Villages App, Free version with the green V logo

[bsloan1960]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

We are using The Villages App, Free version with the green V logo

Sorry. Should have specified it was Golf Cart Instructions- We are using The Villages App, Free version with the green V logo

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Sorry. Should have specified it was Golf Cart Instructions- We are using The Villages App, Free version with the green V logo

I use it...............never had an issue.

Now I'll be Mr. Obvious......................did you have it on Golf Cart mode (rather than car)???
(no need to answer)

[dhdallas]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Sorry. Should have specified it was Golf Cart Instructions- We are using The Villages App, Free version with the green V logo

The Villages app is garbage. It gave me either wrong way directions too. Delete it! I use Google Maps.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

The Villages app is garbage. It gave me either wrong way directions too. Delete it! I use Google Maps.

If you are going by CAR google maps is fine if you are going by golf cart it does not work and will direct you on to roads you are not allowed to be on with a golf cart.
Now to clarify, on my Android phone, the FREE villages app, is a green background and a big WHITE V. I have not seen the problems being described, but every once in a while, it will take me beyond my destination and then have me make a U turn to get there.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

The Villages app is garbage. It gave me either wrong way directions too. Delete it! I use Google Maps.

Google maps has golf cart directions?? I had no idea. That’s awesome.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

Google maps has golf cart directions?? I had no idea. That’s awesome.

Don't get carried away. If it's like Apple Maps, it has Bicycle directions.

Personally, I think Google Mapping is the worst of all the mainstream mapping programs. That said, the Villages GPS is awful. I pay for it, but use it with extreme caution. The reviews are horrendous.

[Bill14564]

Haven't used the app lately but never had problems in the past.

Note: I use The Villages App with the white V which is not the same as the Village GPS app

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

That said, the Villages GPS is awful. I pay for it, but use it with extreme caution. The reviews are horrendous.

The Villages GPS is free to me.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Don't get carried away. If it's like Apple Maps, it has Bicycle directions..

Be careful..............Apple & Google does not know all the paths/tunnels...........it will put you on Buena Vista as an example.

[ohioshooter]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

We're new residents. We used the Free App to go from DeLuna to Sawgrass and back last night. Good thing we happened to remember the way to get back, because the app kept giving opposite instructions.

"Turn left" when there was no left, etc. Also, when we got onto the path when we left Sawgrass we were 100 feet along and it said, "Make a U-Turn", so we did. Then 100 feet into going the opposite way it said again, "Make a U-turn" so we turned around again. Then it said it a 3rd time so we ignored it.

So eventually it started to give the correct instructions but then stopped talking for several miles. When it did start talking again it was giving us incorrect instructions. It would tell us to take a turn where there was no turn to take, or "Take a right" when we knew it was a left. etc., etc. BTW we followed our memory turn by turn and got back without trouble.

So. Is this a common issue? I don't want to go exploring if this thing won't know how to get me home and I don't remember the route.

Thanks!

Just a thought, but did you end your trip to sawgrass? Sounds like the app was trying to take you back there.

[Dotneko]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

We're new residents. We used the Free App to go from DeLuna to Sawgrass and back last night. Good thing we happened to remember the way to get back, because the app kept giving opposite instructions.

"Turn left" when there was no left, etc. Also, when we got onto the path when we left Sawgrass we were 100 feet along and it said, "Make a U-Turn", so we did. Then 100 feet into going the opposite way it said again, "Make a U-turn" so we turned around again. Then it said it a 3rd time so we ignored it.

So eventually it started to give the correct instructions but then stopped talking for several miles. When it did start talking again it was giving us incorrect instructions. It would tell us to take a turn where there was no turn to take, or "Take a right" when we knew it was a left. etc., etc. BTW we followed our memory turn by turn and got back without trouble.

So. Is this a common issue? I don't want to go exploring if this thing won't know how to get me home and I don't remember the route.

Thanks!

We use the free one all the time with no problems. We live in St Cats and go all over.