If you are thinking or planning your trip but are unsure about the unfamiliar place then you will get the answer to your question in this article. You can visually locate any destination from your home with the help of Google Maps Street View.
Let’s start now.
I will tell you how to use Google Maps Street View on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac device.
Page Contents
- What is Google Maps Street View?
- How to use Street View in Google Maps on iPhone or iPad devices
- How to use Split-Screen Street View on iPhone
- How to use Google Maps Street View on Mac
- How we do report Street View issues on Google Maps
- Faqs
What is Google Maps Street View?
Google Maps has the ultimate trip planner on our iPhones to explore new places. Now, with the integration of the Street View feature, you can virtually experience almost every place in the world. And that is a fantastic feature.
Simply, Google Maps Street View is a panoramic view of any location. And is captured by Google’s camera-equipped vehicles, drones, and even backpacks for any place. Besides the user-friendly interface, it includes lots of benefits:
- Exploring a place in detail, from the roads/streets to the buildings.
- Locating specific addresses, vacation spots, and points of interest.
- Getting a better knowledge of directions through 360 ̊ panoramic image support.
Are you excited to explore this amazing feature?
Let’s learn how to turn on Street View in Google Maps.
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How to use Street View in Google Maps on iPhone or iPad devices
You can get and explore Street View on Google Maps in many ways. I have listed all possible methods in the below lines.
1. Search for a place or make drop a pin
- Launch Google Maps → Tap the Search bar → Enter your destination location.
- The location will be marked with a red pin.
/Alternatively, you can also drop a pin at your desired location./
- Now, tap the image preview.
- It will show you street-level imagery of that particular location/place.
- To exit Street View, tap the Back icon.
2. Tap on a place marker
Before you have saved a place and can’t remember the exact location. Now, you can still explore its Street View. Here’s how:
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- Open Google Maps on your device → Navigate to the Saved → Favorites.
/Here you can find every location which you have saved so far./
- Pick a location of your choice to proceed.
- Scroll down & click Street View & 360 ̊ → Select the image preview.
- Open Google Maps on your device → Navigate to the Saved → Favorites.
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3. Use the Street View layer
You can see street-level imagery of your entire region using the Street View layer of Google Maps.
- Go to Google Maps → Tap the Layer option.
- Choose Street View → Tap X.
/It will mark/highlight all the streets with blue lines./
- Tap a street.
/You will get a split-screen view of the 2D map./ - To access Street View in full screen, click the resize icon.
How to use Split-Screen Street View on iPhone
If you are in a situation where you need to monitor the Street View. And a 2D map at the same time. Then turn on the split-screen Street View on Google Maps.
- Follow any above methods to access/see Street View.
- Tap the resize icon.
/It enables a split-screen to monitor with the real-time view & the default Street View./ - To return to the default theme, click the Back icon.
How to use Google Maps Street View on Mac
If you’re a Mac user, don’t feel alone. You can quickly see Street View in Google Maps on Mac by using & following the steps below.
1. Drop a pin or search for a place
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- Open any browser on Mac of your preference → Open Google Maps.
- Go to the Search Bar → Type your desired location.
- Now, zoom in and pinpoint the region you want to view in Street View.
- Tap Street View when it pops up on your screen.
- Click the Back icon or cross icon to close the 3D view.
2. Click on a place marker
- Click Saved from the main interface of Google Maps.
- Pick Favorites → Select a saved location.
- Scroll down the side menu → Click Street View under Photos.
- Shift to Street View & 360 ̊ to have wide-angle support.
3. Use the Street View layer
- Go to Google Maps → Click Layers.
- Press More.
- Select Street View under Map details.
- Your entire map will be covered with blue lines.
- Click any location’s street you prefer to access the Street View.
- Keep track of your location via the Pegman icon on the small map.
How we do report Street View issues on Google Maps
You can submit a report to Google while viewing Street Views. If you find something objectionable or believe it should be deleted.
On iPhone and iPad
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- Upon accessing Street View on your iPhone, click the three-dot icon.
- Click Report a problem.
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- Select the region to desire to report → And Fill in the details.
- Press Submit & wait for confirmation → Then click Done.
On Mac
- To report a Street View on your Mac, click the three-dot icon from the landmark menu.
- Click Report a problem.
- In the red box, select the region for which you want to report.
- Describe your reason for reporting the image.
- Click Submit.
Aside from reporting inappropriate scenery, you can also request that a specific section be blurred out. That you find highly revealing.
Using Tips for Street View on Google Maps
If you’re trying out this amazing feature for the first time, here are a few tips. And it can significantly enhance your Street View experience.
Let’s have a look:
- Drag your fingers across different directions or click the moving arrows to navigate Street View on your iPhone or iPad. While on Mac, click the compass icon to change direction.
- In your iPhone or iPad, you have a broader view scope by turning your device to landscape mode.
- On your iPhone or iPad, pinch in to zoom in and pinch out to zoom out of the street-level images. Use the plus (+) and minus (–) icons on Mac to enlarge or shrink the view.
FAQs
Is it required to sign into Google Maps to share your iPhone’s location?
Yes, you must sign in to Google Maps in order to fully utilize its capabilities.
Does sharing my location on Google Maps will compromise my privacy?
It is dependent on you how to configure your location-sharing settings. You can configure your settings to share your location with only certain persons or for a certain time. You can even disable location sharing entirely if you don’t want to reveal your location at all.
Can I change the message that appears when I share a place in Google Maps on my iPhone?
Yes, you may personalize the statement that appears with the place you share on Google Maps.
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