What is a three-word map?
what3words is a really quick and simple way to find, share and save exact locations. The system converts GPS coordinates into 3 word addresses. For our own website and apps, we usually use Google Maps, which means that during a street address search on what3words, Google will point you to where it lies on its map.
How do I use what 3 words on Google Maps?
On a smartphone, simply enter the what3words address into the free what3words app, then tap ‘Navigate’ and select ‘Google Maps’ to open the location in Google Maps. Did this answer your question?
Who invented What 3 words?
Founded by Chris Sheldrick, Jack Waley-Cohen, Mohan Ganesalingam and Michael Dent, what3words was launched in July 2013. Sheldrick and Ganesalingam conceived the idea when Sheldrick, working as an event organizer, struggled to get bands and equipment to music venues using inadequate address information.
What is the app these 3 words?
what3words is an easy way to identify precise locations. Every 3m square has been given a unique combination of three words: a what3words address. Now you can find, share and navigate to precise locations using three simple words.
Is what3words better than Google Maps?
Google Maps is a tool for navigation, public transport and for looking up POIs. what3words has a very different function – it’s an easy way to communicate exact locations, whether that’s spoken over the phone or into a car voice navigation system, or typed into a taxi app or a website checkout page.
What are the three words in Apple Maps?
Find a 3 word address
- Tap the ‘Locate Me’ icon on the right of the search bar to find your current location, or enter your street address.
- Zoom in until you see the grid, switch to satellite mode and drag the map to find the exact location you want.
- Tap to select a square for its 3 word address.
Is what3words app free?
what3words is available as a free app for iOS and Android and online map at map.what3words.com.
What three words sat nav?
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Connect your phone (via cable or Bluetooth) to your car.
- Open the what3words app.
- Say or type the what3words address of your destination.
- Select the usual ‘Navigate’ icon and then the navigation provider you’d like to use. Make sure to select an Android Auto or Apple CarPlay-enabled app.
Why is what3words better than GPS?
They are easier to remember, and quicker and easier to say over the phone, or to enter into a device or navigation system by voice or text. what3words has error-prevention technology which helps users quickly identify and correct input mistakes.
How many squares is what3words?
57 trillion squares
What3words essentially points to a very specific location. Its developers divided the world into 57 trillion squares, each measuring 3m by 3m (10ft by 10ft) and each having a unique, randomly assigned three-word address.
Is what3words free to use?
Our Website and Apps are made available free of charge to use (whether for personal use or for business use). We want people to be using 3 word addresses as a way of communicating location.
What 3 words can an Iphone app say?
what3words is an easy way to identify precise locations. Every 3m square has been given a unique combination of three words: a what3words address. Now you can find, share and navigate to precise locations using three simple words. – Guide people to accessible entrances.
What are the three words in Waze?
What does what3words cost?
free of charge
Our Website and Apps are made available free of charge to use (whether for personal use or for business use). We want people to be using 3 word addresses as a way of communicating location.