TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION ON E-BIKES – HOW IT WORKS AND HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT


Follow a route with ease and never miss a turn – turn-by-turn navigation is one of the most practical features of navigation devices. This popular feature is also part of the range of functions on the FIT E-Bike Displays. But what is turn-by-turn navigation? In this blog article, we want to show you how navigation works turn-by-turn and what advantages it offers. We’ll also tell you how to make the best use of the feature.

TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION AS A BASIC FEATURE IN NAVIGATION DEVICES

Tracking your position on a map, getting directions for junctions and never missing a waypoint – what is now standard in many navigation devices and apps, was still a rare feature in first-generation navigation devices. It was not until the 2000s that the ability to navigate precisely and to give the user precise navigation instructions became widespread.

In principle, turn-by-turn navigation is a form of route planning that guides you through the route step by step. The navigation system not only displays the starting and finishing points, but also every single turn-off until the end of the path – «turn by turn» from junction to junction. Particularly practical: If you miss a turn or make a spontaneous change of route despite your navigation device, the turn-by-turn navigation route assistant will simply recalculate your route – always based on your current location.

ADVANTAGES OF TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION ON E-BIKES

Turn-by-turn navigation is also a popular feature for bicycle navigation devices. Compared to the classic map view, it has several advantages:

  • Turn-by-turn navigation gives you hints at turns so you don’t miss them – ideal for exploring unfamiliar terrain.
  • The corresponding commands appear directly on your e-bike display.
  • This means you can concentrate fully on the ride, no longer have to look at the map all the time and thus have a more relaxed tour.
  • Even if you have to take a detour, for example, because you missed a sign, you can simply continue riding and do not have to re-plan the entire route. Turn-by-turn navigation responds to your journey in real time and adapts so you’re always on the right track.

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TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION WITH FIT AND KOMOOT

If you have an electric bicycle equipped with the FIT e-bike system, turn-by-turn navigation is of course part of the range of functions. Particularly practical: The FIT E-Bike Display and the FIT app can be connected to the Komoot route planning platform. This is how to follow your Komoot tours directly and easily on your e-bike display using turn-by-turn navigation. If you want to navigate with your FIT display, you have two options: simply enter a destination directly in the app or navigate a planned route from Komoot.

In practice, this is incredibly easy. Once you have planned your tour on Komoot, you can synchronize it with the FIT E-Bike Control App. You then start navigation in the app and the turn-by-turn navigation will take you step by step to your desired location or destination. On the display, you will not only see how far you have to go and which direction you have to take, but also interesting places nearby where it is worth making a short stop. Turn-by-turn navigation is thus an extremely practical feature that helps you reach your destination effortlessly and without any detours and get the most out of your tours.

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TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION – A SUMMARY

Follow a route with ease and never miss a turn – turn-by-turn navigation is one of the most practical features of navigation devices. The popular feature is also part of the functional scope of the FIT E-Bike Displays and the FIT E-Bike Control App. Turn-by-turn allows you to effortlessly follow a route and never miss a turn. On a practical note, if you’re out and about with the FIT e-bike system, you can easily use the turn-by-turn navigation among other things via your connected Komoot account in the FIT app. So you’ll always get to your destination on the best possible route.

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