Google Maps on Wear OS watches adds support for this useful navigation feature: What is it and how to use it – Times of India

Google has recently updated the Maps app on WearOS watches with a new feature. The tech giant has updated its blog to confirm that Google Maps on WearOS smartwatches will now support the stand-alone navigation feature. This feature will be available for all watches that support cellular connectivity and devices that are connected to the internet via WiFi. Here are all the details about this new navigation feature on Wear OS smartwatches:
What is a stand-alone navigation feature
This feature will allow WearOS watches to offer users independent navigation abilities without the phone. The Google Maps app on WearOS watches will now offer users turn-by-turn navigation without the primary device being connected.

Importance of this feature
With this feature enabled, users who are going out for a run or ride can take a detour or get help finding their way back even while leaving their phones at home. This feature is particularly useful for LTE-enabled watch users as Wi-Fi is not available everywhere, especially when you’re outside.
Google Maps for Wear OS currently supports cycling, driving and walking navigation. This feature can come in handy If users enable mirroring (on their phone and watch) and start navigation on their smartphones and then leave their phones behind. The stand-alone navigation feature will enable their watch to take over the navigation work from their phones.
How to use this feature work
Wear OS watch users need to open the Google Maps app on their watch and either use the voice or keyboard tool to input their destination. Users can also tap the map to view their location. Now, users have to select a mode of transportation and the watch will start showing the ETA. After this, users can walk, bicycle, or drive to their destination.

LTE-enabled WearOS smartwatches in India
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, Watch 5 Pro and Fossil Gen 5 are some of the Wear OS watches that support cellular connectivity and are available in India. Google Pixel Watch also runs WearOS and supports cellular connectivity but it is currently unavailable in the country.
https://support.google.com/wearos/thread/195934708/leave-your-phone-behind-and-get-to-more-places-with-wear-os-and-google-maps