Google Maps Now Guides You Inside Buildings

Google Maps has expanded its functionality to include indoor maps for select malls, airports, and other large venues. This feature allows users to navigate inside buildings and find specific locations, such as shops, entrances, and facilities.

To access indoor maps in Google Maps, users need to open the app, search for a supported location, and zoom in on the building until its indoor floor plan appears. Google Maps automatically displays indoor layouts for venues with indoor mapping data, showing labeled shops, facilities, and other points of interest.

If a building has multiple floors, Google Maps displays a small floor selector that allows users to switch between floors and explore each level's layout individually. The floor selector appears in the lower-left corner on Android and in the lower-right corner on desktop.

Users can also tap labeled locations to learn more or search for a destination inside a building. This feature is particularly useful when visiting large, unfamiliar malls or airports, especially when looking for a specific store, gate, or facility.

However, indoor maps are not available for every building. Users can check availability by zooming in on a location in Google Maps. If zooming in does not reveal a floor plan, the venue might not have a supported indoor map.

## Why it matters The indoor maps feature on Google Maps can be a game-changer for users who frequently visit large venues. It can help reduce the time spent searching for specific locations and make navigating unfamiliar buildings much easier. With this feature, users can plan their visits more efficiently and make the most of their time.

## What happens next As Google continues to expand its indoor mapping data, users can expect to see more buildings and venues added to the list of supported locations. This will make the Google Maps app even more useful and convenient for users who rely on it for navigation and exploration.