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Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch

Maps & Navigation • Smartwatch Studios • ⭐ 4.60 • 1,000,000+

Version Varies with device Everyone

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Permissions Explained 11 permissions requested View details

This app requests 11 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Pair With Bluetooth Devices pair with Bluetooth devices	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Bluetooth Settings access Bluetooth settings	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Run At Startup run at startup	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Control Vibration control vibration	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Google Play License Check Google Play license check	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch

Displays Google Navigation instructions from the phone on your Samsung watch. Great for driving, cycling and public transport. Features autostart with navigation, voice output, customizable vibration, 102 languages, options for themes, speedometer and much more! It requires the free companion app "Navigation Pro" from Samsung Galaxy Apps. How to use: - Install Samsung Gear and connect with your Gear smartwatch. - Install this "Navigation Pro" app on your watch. - Install "Navigation Pro" app from Google Play on your phone. - Start "Navigation Pro" app on your phone. - Allow the app to read notifications. (Go to: Settings > Security > Notification Access and enable Navigation Pro). - Start Google Maps Navigation and instructions will be pushed to your smartwatch. Troubleshooting - Ensure your Gear watch is connected to Phone and you have "Galaxy Wearable" installed. - If the app still only shows the "Ready" message, please ensure that maps notifications are activated and displayed on your phone (Go to: Settings > Apps > Maps and enable "Show notifications"). - Restart smartphone AND Gear watch - Uninstall from phone, restart phone and reinstall the app - If you have a Xiaomi phone, go to Security -> Permissions -> Autostart and activate "Gear Navigation" The Wear OS app is not standalone and requires phone interaction in order to function. Compatible with all Galaxy Watch models, Gear S2 / S3 / Sport, Gear 1, Gear 2, Gear S. For Gear Fit2 (Pro) use the following app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=smartwatchstudios.app.gearfit20navigation

What Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch Is Used For

Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch appears to be a companion navigation app for Samsung smartwatches. Based on the metadata, it takes turn-by-turn directions from Google Maps on a phone and shows them on a connected watch, which may be useful when driving, cycling, or using public transit without constantly checking the phone.

The app seems designed for use with Galaxy Watch and older Gear models, and it is not standalone. It requires a paired phone, notification access, Bluetooth connection, and the related phone app to work. The listed permissions suggest it may stay active at startup, access network data, use location information, and control vibration, which fits watch-based alerts, direction prompts, and haptic navigation cues. Features mentioned in the metadata also include voice output, customizable vibration, themes, and a speedometer-style display.

Common uses

Shows navigation instructions from a phone on a Samsung watch
May help reduce phone checking while traveling
Useful for driving, cycling, and public transport routes
Depends on paired phone app and watch connection
Uses notifications and Bluetooth to pass directions to the watch
May provide vibration and voice cues for route updates
Appears suited to Galaxy Watch and Gear device owners

Best for:

Samsung watch users Commuters Cyclists Drivers Hands-free navigation

Related tags

App Details

Package:
smartwatchstudios.app.gears3navigation

Category:
Maps & Navigation

Developer:
Smartwatch Studios

Version:
Varies with device

Updated:
Aug 26, 2025

Min Android:
Varies with device

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: smartwatchstudios.app.gears3navigation
Age rating: Everyone

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