# Maps on smartwatch – NaviCast > Navigation & turn-by-turn gmap directions on your smartwatch Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gioitv.navicast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gioitv.navicast) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.gioitv.navicast` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Tri\_Tue\_Viet - **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION - **Downloads:** 2,309 - **Version:** 1.0.11 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-10 - **First published:** 2026-06-20 - **Publisher country:** VN - **Size:** 17 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-12 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gioitv.navicast) - **Privacy policy:** [https://gioiktvt.github.io/navicast-legal/privacy-policy.html](https://gioiktvt.github.io/navicast-legal/privacy-policy.html) ## Description Got a smartwatch - Samsung, Xiaomi, Garmin, Huawei… that can't show navigation? NaviCast fixes that, on ANY brand.

NaviCast forwards Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation from your phone to your smartwatch - so you can GLANCE AT YOUR WRIST instead of pulling out your phone while riding.

⌚ STANDARD - RUNS ON ANY WATCH BRAND
Turn direction + distance + street name as TEXT, with a VIBRATION alert before every turn.
Works on ANY watch that shows phone notifications - Samsung Galaxy Watch, Xiaomi/Amazfit, Garmin, Huawei and most others.

🎯 PRO - SUPPORTS HUAWEI WATCH GT 4, GT 5 / GT 5 Pro, GT 6 / GT 6 Pro, GT 7 / GT 7 Pro, FIT 3, FIT 4 / FIT 4 Pro, FIT 5 / FIT 5 Pro, WATCH D2, Watch 5/6, GT Runner 2, Ultimate 1, 2; MORE MODELS COMING.
A dedicated nav display right on your wrist - like a mini Google Maps:
• Google Maps' REAL turn arrow, streamed LIVE, full-screen
• Distance to the turn + street name
• Arrival time (ETA) + distance remaining
• Current time of day
• Vibration alert before each turn

🎯 ULTIMATE= PRO + MAPS
• Supports Pro-version watch models
• Inherits the features of the Pro version
• Adds map directions streamed directly from the phone to the watch

🏍️ PERFECT FOR RIDING
Keep your eyes on the road, not your phone - safer and more convenient. Ideal for motorbike riders, delivery drivers, and travellers.

🔒 PRIVATE BY DESIGN
NaviCast collects NO personal data. Navigation stays between your phone and YOUR watch only - never sent to any server.

Get NaviCast - let your watch guide the way!
*Video demo: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/S-icNWybmHk
*Video User guide to installing NaviCast Pro on your phone and Huawei smartwatch: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GB383ISFQWE
*Video User guide to installing NaviCast Standard on your phone and all brand smartwatch: https://youtu.be/7_3kbvPFlbU
Keywords: #navigation on smartwatch, #directions on watch, #maps for wearable, #turn-by-turn watch. ## Rankings - #911,531 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.gioitv.navicast.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA` - `com.huawei.hms.permission.WEAR_ENGINE` ## Similar extensions and apps - [WristNav: Maps & Navigation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.craftzlabs.wristnav) — 9,880 users, 2.83 / 5 - [NaviWatch: Maps for Watch/Band](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tnmedia.naviwatch) — 1,812 users - [Navigation Watch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pineapps.navigation) — 310,319 users, 3.14 / 5 - [Navigation \[Huawei watches\]](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobiteka.maps) — 26,863 users, 3.00 / 5 - [Navigation Wear](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.headupnav.navigationwear) — 561,792 users, 3.91 / 5 - [Navigation Companion - G Maps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobiteka.gps) — 10,154 users - [Navigation Pro: Maps on Watch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/smartwatchstudios.app.gears3navigation) — 1,150,948 users, 4.59 / 5 - [WristNav - Offline GPX Maps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wristnav.app) — 2,039 users - [Navigation for KTM (Gen 3)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bikeconnect.app) — 20,425 users - [GPS Navigation \[WearOS&Watch3\]](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.somyac.companion) — 23,639 users, 4.17 / 5 - [Minimap - maps on your wrist](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mavodev.minimap) — 30 users - [Smart Band Navi](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fomiq.smartbandnavi) — 354 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gioitv.navicast)