Waze Rolls Out ‘Conversational Reporting’ To Report Road Hazards With Your Voice
A year after its announcement, Waze rolls out ‘Conversational Reporting’ to report road hazards with your voice, letting drivers use natural speech to flag issues on the road — no menus, no typing, just talk.
This new feature marks one of Waze’s biggest AI-driven updates, enhancing safety and convenience for millions of users. Announced last October, Waze’s Conversational Reporting allows drivers to use their voice to report common road hazards like traffic jams, objects on the road, construction zones, or speed traps.
How Waze’s Conversational Reporting Works
Imagine cruising down the highway and spotting a sudden slowdown. Now, instead of fumbling with buttons, you just tap the reporting icon and speak naturally — something like, “Looks like there are cars jammed up ahead.”
With help from Google’s Gemini AI, Waze interprets your natural speech and instantly creates a real-time hazard report. You don’t need to remember specific voice commands or press extra buttons.
This system replaces the older Google Assistant-based reporting, making it much simpler and faster. After a year of limited beta testing, Waze is finally rolling out Conversational Reporting to all users globally.
A Smarter, Safer Driving Experience
By enabling hands-free voice reporting, Waze’s new feature helps drivers stay focused on the road. The AI accurately selects the right hazard type from your voice input, adding real-time updates to the map automatically.
For many, this could make driving both safer and more intuitive, especially in high-traffic or unexpected conditions.
Some Early Bugs To Iron Out
Not everything is perfect yet. Some users report persistent pop-ups reminding them about the new feature — even after dismissing them. A few have also noticed that media playback stops and doesn’t resume after using voice reporting.
Waze is expected to fix these issues in upcoming updates as Conversational Reporting continues rolling out to more users.
Waze rolls out ‘Conversational Reporting’ to report road hazards with your voice, offering a glimpse into the future of AI-assisted driving. With simple, natural speech and less distraction, the update brings a new layer of convenience and safety to the Waze experience.
Have you tried the new Waze Conversational Reporting yet? Let us know your experience with it on the road.
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