How to see when you’re near places that are missing info

[HelloJess]

One of the top ideas from this year’s Summit is ready for you to try: Turn on Proximity Alerts on Google Maps for Android, and you’ll get notified when you’re near places that are missing info.

Here’s how:

• Go to Your contributions
• Tap Uncover missing info
• Tap the three dots on the right and select Proximity Alerts
• Turn on Notifications

Caption: Two mobile phones displaying how to set Proximity Alerts. First, tap the three dots on the right then select Proximity Alerts. Second, modify your alerts.

Now, you’ll get an alert when you’re near places that are missing info on Google Maps. Tap each one, and you’ll be able to add info like business hours, phone numbers, and categories, as well as photos and reviews.

What do you think of Proximity Alerts? Let us know in the comments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get these notifications on my iOS device?

Right now, this feature is only available on Google Maps for Android.

Can I control when and where I get these notifications?

You can choose whether your device will vibrate or play a sound when you get these notifications. You can also set it so you won’t get notifications in certain places (like home or work), or during certain hours.

Will I get Local Guides points for adding info with Proximity Alerts?

For each contribution, you’ll earn the same number of points that you would by adding it any other way on Google Maps.

[LorenzoLM]

Grazie mille per questi suggerimenti.

[MollyYoungblood]

This is welcomed news @HelloJess

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[Vratsagirl]

I like the sound of that, next time I am out I will try it out 😁

[N0ah]

Thank you very much . The content is very helpful 🙂

[kebuntarakan]

Nice feature

[Malarik]

Hi Jess,

I have it on now. Thanks!

-Paul:)

[RobAo]

This has been quite helpful the past month. Sweet.

[InayatK]

Very useful thanks your information and advice 

[PradeepMalu]

There is no 'Uncover missing info'. Tap on 'Add local info' . Rest is all good to go.

[VBenedict]

Brilliant idea and well implemented as usual ✔

Thank you @HelloJess

[VBenedict]

Shared to my Community! @HelloJess

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[dbateser]

Seems like everything but the proximity alert works on my iphone. I'm kind of old but entering (or copying and pasting) url's feels like a job for a desktop machine rather than a phone. You kids today.

[frezucadvogados]

Vai ser mais fácil né, pois vai aparecer para nós a opção de acrescentar. Sem ter que procurarmos.

[VA_Fun]

I can not find the setting.  Can someone please help.  I have tried from my phone and my computer.

[dbateser]

@VA_Fun Are you using an iphone? No such settings menu exists. Targets should show up on the screen though.

[VA_Fun]

@dbateserI have an andriod.

[Somirin]

@VA_Fun, upgrade new maps in your gadget pleas,

[OmerM]

Good one @HelloJess 

I am always thinking to myself "must remember to take photo, etc. When I am near this or that place" but always forget. This is fab idea!! Got a few more if I get it the next summit!! 

[VikasDigital]

Woww...

Amazing...

Excited topic...

[davalosobx]

This is really a cool idea!

[AvelManansala]

Great help to my city's establishments, especially those with pending info.  Again, thanks for his latest feature that is exactly what we needed.  Thanks for listening to us. 😄

[Bhidyt]

Saya tahu dan saya telah melakukan nya

[Sagir]

this is amazing feature... good job...

[himehul]

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[himehul]

Love 

[JMD9]

I, m using this services  already and thank you for  sharing  information about the  topics.... . Great 

[AnitaAO]

@HelloJess, good tips you just shared. I use it to know where I am yet to map as well.

Thank you for sharing

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[komar9]

unfortunately I can`t find this function on my 7 android, please help

[Joe_gangte]

Thats quite helpful information

[Olufemi]

This is quite informative!!

[AdnanSami70]

It is really a great addition 

I will always try to add missing information using this feature 

[SandraFaria]

I just turned it on. Curious to see how it will really work. I wonder, if I go to a place without internet, I suppose I need to download the map first, right?

[purplegamer]

GAME CHANGER!!!

[MAdriel]

AWESOME 

[PalmTreesInParis]

This is incredibly helpful!! 

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[frezucadvogados]

👍 Estas informações ajudam a sociedade.

[SJasourH98]

Thanks for sharing it's an amazing feature @HelloJess

[Atizol]

I am trying to activate the option of the alerts but it does not appear in the application on my Huawei Mate 9 cell phone. I updated the application to the most recent version and still do not get the three points to display the menu.

[HannahSpanna]

@HelloJess this is a great feature that I have often thought about. As your post is from a few months back i’m wondering if you have any update on when this feature will be available for iOS users such as myself?

[belhgali]

انها ميزة فعالة 

[HolyCyborg]

thanks for the tip!

[SunilJansewa]

Thanks @HelloJess for this great information.I am very excited to contribute on Google map.

[ddmahant]

Hello @HelloJess 

In My Phone 03 dots are not coming.

Pls help

[Chidiekweozor]

This is great, thanks HelloJess . I will try it immediately

[Anonymous]

Informative tip thanks @HelloJess  for letting us know 

[Zcar77]

@HelloJess cool info love it its helpful and you won't search so hard

[Tara_Tanu]

Updated the application today itself, but unable to find three dots, rather there is an option to share it with others.

[Atizol]

Me parece una excelente mejora en la aplicación pero a mi no me sale la opción para activarla.  No me salen los 3 puntos para tocar y que me salga el menú.