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Want to listen to music while you drive? You can control your favorite music apps from within Google Maps on Android. Here's how.

Music makes every road trip better. Google Maps now lets you listen to your favorite tunes and podcasts on music streaming services such as Spotify, YouTube Music, and others right from the app, while guiding you to your destination.

When enabled, the playback controls within the app allow quick access to your music player. You can listen to your favorite tracks and stay alert to road conditions at the same time. Let's take a look at how you can set up music controls in Google Maps.

1. Enable Media Playback Sync Settings

You'll need to enable playback controls manually within Google Maps. This feature works with smartphones running at least Android versions 10.43.2 or higher. Here's how to do this:

With the help of these settings, you can now play, pause, or skip tracks. The Browse button at the very bottom of the page shows your recent playlist or album history. You can also open the Spotify app directly by tapping on theOpen Spotify button at the top of the page.

Related: How to Share Spotify Songs, Playlists, and Podcasts With Your Friends

2. Use Google Assistant to Control Your Music App

The Google Assistant integration within the Maps app offers a convenient way to interact with your music player, hands-free. To play tracks directly on Spotify, follow the steps listed below:

It's important to note that these settings will only work for streaming music and podcasts with the main Spotify app and not the Spotify Lite version. Also, the playback controls may not always be visible in the landscape orientation.

Related: How to Use Spotify's Advanced Search to Narrow Your Searches

Enjoy Your Favorite Music While You Drive

Google Maps makes driving a whole lot more fun. Whether it's an upbeat playlist or your favorite podcast, Google Maps will help you change tracks easily without taking your eyes off the road. So get on the road, hit play, and leave your stress behind.

Cheryl is a Content creator and strategist with a focus in lifestyle, mobile applications, and digital media. She has reviewed tech products and applications for content, usability and accessibility. She works closely with individuals and businesses to design campaigns that connect brands with customers using the appropriate mix of words and visuals.

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