Google Maps app requires devices running Chromium version 80+.
See this article for details on device Chromium versions.
Using Google Maps you can display locations, live traffic, London UK transit and bicycle routes on your digital signage with a range of customisation features.
Follow these steps to get your Google Map up and running.
Add Google Maps to a Playlist
First, you need to add the Google Map to a playlist (zone or global). Search the 'Widgets' tab and find the Google Maps icon, then select it.
Once selected, this will insert it into the playlist. Here you can see there are the various customisation settings for the Map:
The Map Settings options are as follows
Location types
Address - enter in an address (postcode, zip code, name i.e. 'Buckingham Palace') then hit 'Find Address'
Confirmation of location found will look like this:
Latitude & Longitude - enter specific co-ordinates for the location
Device Location - publish to your device(s) and the map will display based on the device location set for the device(s) in embed.
Map Types
Roadmap - displays the default road map view. This is the default map type.
Satellite - displays Google Earth satellite images.
Hybrid - displays a mixture of normal and satellite views.
Terrain - displays a map based on terrain information.
Map Styles
Map Styles are only applicable to Roadmap and Terrain Map Types.
Map styles apply to the map itself. Live / dynamic layers added remain as standard. The style options are:
Default - the default map style and colours
Silver - silver colour tints, shades and tones
Night Mode - darker colour scheme, better used for dark environment
Retro - green / brown colour tints, shades and tones
Zoom
Zoom offers the ability to zoom in or out of the map. The default zoom value is 12.
To zoom out, lower the value (min 1)
To zoom in, increase the value (max 22)
Live Dynamic Layers
Layers are only applicable to Roadmap, Hybrid and Terrain Map Types.
Add live dynamic layers to your maps by toggling the options on or off.
Traffic - uses a traffic layer to show real-time traffic information
Transit - displays the public transit network of London, UK
Bicycle - displays bike paths, suggested bike routes, and other overlays specific to bicycle use
Add a map Pin
Add pins to Maps to highlight specific locations. You can add single or multiple map pin locations to any map.
Map pin icons
Default - red pin
Blue - blue pin
Green - green pin
Yellow - yellow pin
Custom - select from your media library an image to show
Add pins
Under the Pins section, select 'Add Pin'
Label - Give your pin a label (something descriptive to you)
Type -
Address
enter in an address (postcode, zip code, name i.e. 'Buckingham Palace') then hit 'Find Address'
Latitude & Longitude
enter specific co-ordinates for the location
Device Location
publish to your device(s) and the map will display based on the device location set for the device(s) in embed.
Delete - to delete a pin, use the delete icon
Once configured, you can now save and publish to your device(s).
Examples of Google Maps you can show on your Digital Signage
Example 1: Roadmap. Default Style. Zoom 16 with Traffic Layer.
Example 2: Satellite. Zoom 18.
Example 3: Hybrid. Zoom 16 with Traffic Layer.
Example 4: Terrain. Default Style. Zoom 18.
We hope you enjoy using Google Maps on your digital signage.
Should you have any queries, please reach out to us.