Nokia Maps



Voice-Guided Navigation


With Nokia Maps on your mobile device, you can browse maps of more than 150 countries, search locations, plan routes for free, and even view a simulation of the route. If you would like Nokia Maps to give you clear voice and visual guidance turn-by-turn, just upgrade your application with the extra voice-guided navigation service. To access this service you also need built-in GPS, or an external GPS module.

The powerful navigation capabilities of Nokia Maps guide you along the shortest or quickest route from A to B, with voice guidance and 3D map views. Navigation is an extra service which needs to be purchased prior to use and is valid for selected regions and periods of time.

Purchase the voice-guided navigation service

The purchase process is made very easy on your mobile device. Select Options > Extra Services > Add navigation > Purchase, and then:

  1. Choose the region you want to navigate.
  2. Select how long you want to use the service.
  3. Choose how you want to pay.

And remember, if you have an S60 3rd edition device and Nokia Maps 1.0, you are entitled to a 3-day free navigation trial! For more information see Nokia Maps FAQ, section 1.5

Use navigation

When you have purchased the service you can download voice guidance. Select Options > Use this place > Navigate to > Download voice guidance > Yes. Now you are all set to let Nokia Maps lead the way with voice and visual guidance:

  1. Make sure you have a GPS fix.
  2. Select the place you want to get to from the map, or select Options > Find place > Navigate to. Now let the journey begin.

When you use full navigation for the first time, you are prompted to choose a language for voice guidance. The voice guidance files are then downloaded.

Navigation map

In the full navigation map, the route is displayed clearly. The arrows show the direction and your GPS position. Turns are displayed in the upper left corner and spoken by the navigator.

You can also browse the map while navigating and choose a new destination if you change your mind. You can use these features to make your journey easier and get you there. Select Options and from the following:

  • Alternative route – To calculate an alternative route.
  • Voice guidance > Repeat command – To repeat an instruction.
  • Voice guidance > Volume – To adjust the volume of voice guidance.
  • View – To adjust display settings.
  • View > Next turns – To show the upcoming turns (arrows mode). To return to the navigation map, select Options > View > Map mode.
  • View > Face map north – To set the map towards north. This may be necessary if the orientation has changed during navigation (for example, improve the visibility of turns). This option is only available after leaving the route.
  • Stop navigation – To stop voice-guided navigation.

When calculating the route, your routing settings are taken into account. Voice-guided navigation is not available in the pedestrian mode.