Google Maps is a great tool for navigation and has a lot of features that make it an essential part of any person’s life. One of the most popular features of Google Maps is its satellite view, which allows you to see the map in real-time while you’re on your computer or phone. This feature is perfect for people who want to be able to see the map even when they’re not at home or when they’re traveling. To use Google Maps satellite view, first open up Google Maps and sign in. Then, click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen and select “Satellite View.” This will take you to a new page that will show you all of the features that are available in satellite view. You can see information about streets, landmarks, and other objects on this page. You can also zoom in and out on the map using your mouse or trackpad. If you want to use satellite view while driving, you’ll need to install some software on your computer or phone. The most popular software that allows you to use satellite view is Google Earth. You can find this software at most stores that sell computers or phones. Once you have installed Google Earth, open it up and sign in with your account information (username and password). Then, click on “Satellite View.” On this page, you’ll need to select which type of map you want to see: street level or aerial views. Street level views are just like what we see around us everyday - they show everything as it is right now - so they’re great for exploring neighborhoods or finding places where you’ve never been before. Aerial views are much more detailed and allow you to see things like mountains and valleys from high up in the sky. These views are perfect for seeing things like entire cities or countries from a distance!
Satellite View is a feature that has been in Google Maps since the service was first released. It can be handy to see a real-world top-down view of any location. We’ll show you how to start in this view by default on Android and iPhone.
Before we enable Satellite View by default, you should know that it will use more data than the minimalist “Map” view. Satellite View will also be enabled during turn-by-turn navigation. Keep this in mind if you use Google Maps with a mobile data connection.
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The process for enabling Satellite View by default is a little different on Android and iPhone. We’ll start with Google Maps for Android.
Open the Maps app on your Android smartphone or tablet and tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
Next, select “Settings” from the menu.
Scroll down and toggle the switch for “Start Maps in Satellite View.”
It’s as simple as that. Google Maps will now be in Satellite View when you open it in the future.
Things work a little differently in Google Maps for the iPhone and iPad. Open the app and tap the layers button in the top-right corner.
Next, select “Satellite” from the “Map Type” section of the menu.
That’s it! The app will remember this selection and start in Satellite View from now on.
This is a simple thing, but it can save time if you find yourself switching to Satellite View a lot. It’s a little annoying that the Android app doesn’t simply save your selection as the iPhone does, but at least there’s a setting for it.
