Android Watch
Not planned
Would like Android Wear support.
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Official comment
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to drop in here and let everyone know we are listening and thank you for your feedback. I can definitely see how this would be a great addition for Android users.
While this currently isn't on the roadmap, I encourage others to upvote this request to show their support.Comment actions -
Here's a response I received.
"We don't have plans to integrate with the Android Wear platform at this time, but other users have expressed a desire for it on our Community Forum here: https://help.gaiagps.com/hc/
en-us/community/posts/ 360022946973-Android-Watch
Feel free to vote, comment, and follow this feature request."Really hoping they pick this up seeing as I already purchased a year.
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WayneStanton, you're better off choosing another app that already supports android wear. These guys really show no interest (or priority) in making this happen. Maybe if they lose out on would be subscribers they will make it happen. I plan on not renewing my yearly subscription until they decide to make this feature available.
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Been with Gaia 5 years despite a few annoyances have been very happy. Now leaving due this issue. Its clearly the way forward and developers don't seem to be on board with it at all. Android wear uptake might be a bit slower but not for much longer. And many people don't want to go all in on the apple ecosystem (which is pretty much a binary thing unfortunately). So its off to transfer my hike library and learn a new app... Pity
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I've been using GaiaGPS since 2018, always as an Android user. I love the app . . . except . . . as an Android user I feel like a 2nd class citizen. We are not considered for upgrades, use and improvements. This is a fine example. Two years ago this request was made and the response was it wasn't on their radar. GaiaGPS, please don't just cater to the Apple population. You have a good number of Android users, many who, like me, are silent and using the product in hopes of improvements coming our way. My patience, and loyalty, is running thin. I hope you will invest in your Android users in a big way soon!
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Hello Gaia Maps Team. It seems the android community here is not being listened to. 2 years and no response yet. What is going on? I was just out in Harriman State Park and was wishing I had Gaia Maps on my Android watch. I have never owned a apple phone or watch and never plan to. Sometimes it nice to add something even though it doesn't seem like it is needed The community is asking for something reasonable here.
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Depending on what/why you need gaia, OnX might be a better option, once my subscription here ends (or maybe before) i'll likely be switching over to OnX. I currently have gaia and alltrails (mostly for up-to-date trail conditions), while i prefer gaia for its feature set and reliability in remote places, android really is just a side project for gaia. I often need to use my ipad just to manage things, then switch back to my android tablet for when i'm in the car and driving.
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I will be sticking with Gaia as the app has proven itself for me in many situations. Now with Samsung switching to Wear OS I will soon be converting to use a watch as my primary device vs a phone. I would prefer to maintain my maps and tracking while out on trail rides and running with Gaia GPS since all of my routes are already established. It would be a major plus to be able to use the watch independent of the phone offline and have the tracks get auto synched when back online. Please make this happen. The android Auto functionality has been great, can see this being a major benefit in the future.
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Android wear is not just a "great" feature, it is critical and the future of this technology. Nobody wants to pull out their phone to see where they are while moving. If you can do it for ios, you can do it for Android. Rather unbelievable that it is not even on your "roadmap." As soon as Garmin comes out with their new map UI, I'm switching to their watch product. Unless you have something ready for the Android watch. You have been given all the fair notice in the world.
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Agree with everyone on this thread - switched from apple to android several years ago, and most of my outdoorsy friends are on android devices also. One main reason why I want to get a smartwatch is to not only preserve my phone battery when in the field, but even moreso to allow me to check my route quickly without pulling out my phone. This should not only be on the "roadmap", it should already be developed. Really disappointed in Gaia's response to this - has me reconsidering switching to garmin for navigation in the field ☹
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