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How do I install Google Maps on my TomTom?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

How do I install Google Maps on my TomTom?

Follow these simple steps to upload your favorite destinations or important addresses directly to your TomTom and enjoy the ride.

  1. Connect your TomTom device to your computer.
  2. Open your Internet browser, navigate to the Google homepage and click on “Maps” in the upper left corner of the page to start Google Maps.

How do I add destinations to my TomTom?

Adding a location from My Places

  1. In the Main Menu, select My Places.
  2. Select Add a new place.
  3. To select a location, do one of the following: Zoom in on the map at the location you want to select.
  4. Edit the name of the location so you can easily recognise it.

What is better Google Maps or TomTom?

Google Maps and TomTom Go are two of the popular navigation apps. Google Maps is an all-rounder, and TomTom Go offers great features for driving.

How do I update my TomTom go 400?

How to update your TomTom device?

  1. Make sure MyDrive Connect is installed on your computer. Download for Windows®
  2. Connect your sat nav to your PC via the USB cable. MyDrive Connect will start automatically.
  3. A new screen will open, login and choose the updates you would like to perform.

How do I add postcode to TomTom?

Connect your navigation device to your computer. Press the Windows logo key +E to open the Windows file explorer. Select your navigation device by clicking it once and then click Paste on the ribbon. Note : The folder zip should be copied to the root of your TomTom device.

Can I plan my own route on TomTom?

You can use your TomTom device to plan a route in advance, selecting your starting point and your destination. Here are some more reasons to plan a route in advance: Find out how long a journey is going to take before you start.

Can I use Google Maps on TomTom?

TomTom powers many of the best sat navs and is also the mapping system used by automotive companies including Renault, VW, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and others for their in-dash solutions, but free cloud-based apps such as Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps have eaten into Tom Tom’s popularity.