# Navigation Wear

> Displays navigation directions on your smartwatch.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.headupnav.navigationwear](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.headupnav.navigationwear)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.headupnav.navigationwear`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Navigation Wear
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 561,792
- **Rating:** 3.91 / 5 (7,025 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.5.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2020-08-06
- **Publisher country:** SK
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.headupnav.navigationwear)
- **Website:** [http://navigationwear.app](http://navigationwear.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://navigationwear.app/privacy.html](https://navigationwear.app/privacy.html)

## Description

Navigation Wear is a handy Chrome extension that brings GPS navigation directions from your smartphone directly to your compatible smartwatch. It automatically launches on your watch once you start turn-by-turn navigation on your phone, allowing you to view directions easily without needing to check your phone constantly. The app supports a range of smartwatches such as Samsung, Wear OS, Huawei, Fitbit, Garmin, and Amazfit.

Users can customize the look and feel of their navigation display using premium settings for a more personalized experience. To use Navigation Wear, the companion app must be installed on your smartwatch. This tool enhances on-the-go navigation, making it convenient and safe, especially when combined with popular map services on your phone.

## Rankings

- #94,033 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.headupnav.navigationwear.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.WATCH_APP_TYPE.Companion`
- `com.samsung.accessory.permission.ACCESSORY_FRAMEWORK`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`
- `com.samsung.wmanager.ENABLE_NOTIFICATION`

## Review summary

Users praise navigationWear for outdoor and walking navigation with strong accuracy and watch compatibility on some devices. However, recurring issues include cross-device connectivity problems, stability crashes, and bothersome permission/notification access requirements. Google Maps dependency and limited alternative-map support hinder usability for non-Google setups, while support responsiveness is occasionally noted as inadequate. Overall, it’s a useful navigation tool for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, but reliability and permissions/Maps integration need attention across many devices.

### Pros

- Useful navigation for outdoor activities (backpacking, camping) and walking directions
- Very accurate navigation
- Works well on some watches (e.g., Vivoactive3) and serves as a helpful smartwatch navigation companion
- Helpful for city riding and daily navigation
- Generally good/useful app that many users appreciate

### Cons

- Watch connectivity issues across multiple devices (Instinct 2 Solar, Amazfit Active 2, Garmin series) leading to inability to connect or frequent disconnects
- Crashes and instability (constant watch vibrations causing crash; Garmin crashes; occasional freezes)
- Permissions/notification access problems (too many unwanted permissions; notification access often needs reactivation or cannot be granted)
- Dependency on Google Maps and limited compatibility with other map apps (requires Google Maps; poor support with HERE WeGo/OsmAnd)
- Support responsiveness concerns (slow or no responses from support)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.headupnav.navigationwear)