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Where did the audio selection go in Maps on iOS 15

Why do I no longer have the option of hearing voice on turn by turn directions in maps if Bluetooth is enabled? I used to be able to have directions come through phone speaker. I used to be able to pull up a tab to select where I wanted the sound to come from. That menu is no longer there. I can disable Bluetooth to my car, but then I lose all my other Bluetooth functions as well. This is unacceptable! Might have to use google maps going forward!

iPhone 12 Pro

Posted on Oct 18, 2021 7:22 PM

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GRaphP

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Posted on Dec 30, 2021 3:58 PM

ChrisJ4203 and Ray C. are correct - I used the following sequence as a workaround. Go to the Map App in settings and click on Spoken Directions. Make sure that Directions on Radio is turned off. In the Map App, start directions for a destination. Go to Control Panel and click on the circle with the triangle at the bottom. Check iPhone. The audio prompts for the map will now come through the iPhone speaker, or whatever device you choose in Control Panel.

It still believe Apple should return the choice of audio output to within the Maps app. This multi-step is not efficient, hence my calling it a workaround. BTW, Google Maps has full control of audio from within the app. See screenshots below:

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rciarleg

Level 1

8 points

Dec 15, 2021 12:47 PM in response to DuWayneE

I agree, the developer that made this change must not really use the app in their car. This function is critical and needs to be re-added as soon as possible.

Ray C.

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Dec 30, 2021 4:02 PM in response to GRaphP

GRaphP, you created perfectly clear visual screen shots. We’ll done!

Ac1919

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8 points

Dec 30, 2021 4:18 PM in response to Ray C.

Wow, that is convoluted and not intuitive.

Many thanks for the images, they helped a lot!!

If this thing would allow me to click "helpful" to the two replies I would have :)

dot2222

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9 points

Dec 31, 2021 2:45 PM in response to DuWayneE

(Duplicate)

dot2222

Level 1

9 points

Dec 31, 2021 2:45 PM in response to DuWayneE

I am having the same problem! This is also creating more danger on the roads too. What the H*LL were they thinking? I am also hearing impaired and this has rendered my GPS useless.

GRaphP

Level 1

32 points

Dec 31, 2021 4:02 PM in response to dot2222

Hi dot222 - Totally agree! See my workaround above.

dot2222

Level 1

9 points

Dec 31, 2021 4:32 PM in response to GRaphP

Thanks. I'm not interested in a workaround. If you're hearing impaired, contact Apple and let them know that this takeway is affecting you. accessibility@apple.com

ChrisJ4203

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Oct 18, 2021 8:05 PM in response to DuWayneE

If you go to Settings>Maps>Spoken Directions, then turn on Directions on Radio if you want them to be heard over Bluetooth.

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Where did the audio selection go in Maps on iOS 15