Instructions for iOS
Do you need help using the App? See the function and related instructions.
You can also use search to find instructions.
You can sign in to the app by purchasing Subscribe to BikenaviThe app is free to try and use, but features are limited.
Routes and directions
On your own routes you can:
- Put the route on the map
- Remove a route from the map
- Download GPX file
Imported routes you can:
- Put the route on the map
- Remove a route from the map
- Download GPX file
Instructions
- Review the guidelines
Profile
You can see in your profile
- Your own username
- Date of validity of the subscription
Means of transport
You can change your means of transport
- For motorbikes
- For bicycles
The selected means of transport is used for route planning and navigation.
Other
Feedback
- You can send feedback or report a problem using the web form.
Analytics
- You can influence the appearance of analytics
Reports
- See all the reports in the app
Language
- You can change the language of the app
Log out
- You can sign out of the app
Search
You can apply for by writing to in the search field:
- Name of (Vaasa or Neste Oulunbar)
- Address of (Isokatu 10, oulu)
- Category (e.g. petrol stations)
You can also use Speed dial, so you can quickly find hotels and campsites, for example, on the map view.
The compass shows your direction of travel. This is enabled when the heading mode is selected.
Maps
Open Street Map
OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a global map layer.
The map contains information about roads, paths, buildings and other points of interest.
Open Street Cycle Map
A cycling map layer where you can see e.g.
- Mountain bike trails
- Cycle paths
- Other routes e.g. city centre and tourist routes
Coating information (Finland)
Colours of pavements on the map.
Asphalt road (hard)
Asphalt road (soft)
Asphalt road (hard)
Soratie
Gravel road (surface treated)
Private roads
Asphalt road (stone)
Other
Road works (Finland)
You can see the roads in Finland on the map.
Lipas information (Finland)
You will see the following information on the map (location information to be opened later)
- Lavas, kodas, combs
- Screens
- Cooking places
- Mountain biking trails
- Cycling routes
Routes function
Open the menu, you will see my and imported from your route. Select the route you want on the map by tapping it. The menu closes and the route is drawn on the map.
Active route
The active route icon indicates that a route is selected on the map.
- When you open the menu again, you will see the length of the route.
- You can also hide the route by pressing "Hide"button. Browsing the map may be easier if the route is not visible.
You can interrupt a route by pressing the Active route button and selecting "Suspend”.
My location
By pressing the location button you can see your location on the map.
In map view
The blue round symbol indicates your location.
The various facilities of the location
Press the location button to change the mode.
Direction of travel (default)
The map always turns in your direction, so you can see where you're going. This is useful when driving off-road.
In map view
The blue round symbol with a cone in front of it indicates the direction of travel.
Direction of travel and tilt
The direction of travel has been selected and the map has been slightly tilted. Navigation is easier.
In map view
The blue round symbol with a cone in front of it indicates the direction of travel.
North locked
Map orientation locked to the north. It is easier to read the map if the direction is north.
In map view
The blue round symbol indicates your location.
Making a quick route
Quickly make a fast track to your destination by doing the following
(you can enlarge the pictures).
- Choose your destination on the map
- Hox! press long press, until the routing settings open
- Select the desired routing setting
- Select set
- The route is generated on the map
- Navigate by following the route to your destination
- Routes button to see the length
- Can also hide the route
- You can always make a new route by pressing a button (the old route is overwritten)
Route interruption
- Select routes button in the front view
- Press pause
You can tilt the map slightly to make navigation easier.
- Tilt the cart with a two-finger gesture
- Pushing forward, tilting the map
- Pulling back, returns the tilt to normal
In the location settings you can also set the tilt of the map.
Connecting CarPlay
The Bikenav iOS app includes support for Apple CarPlay.
- Connect your phone via Bluetooth or cable to an external device or motorcycle system.
Functions and features
- Search
- My routes
- Speed
- The different spaces on the map
- Moving the map
- Zoom function
1 search function
You can search quickly by category.
- Choose a category
- The results are displayed
- You can make a route to the destination of your choice
2 My routes
Shows the routes you are planning to take.
- Choose your preferred route
- The route to your destination is shown on the map.
Other functions (3-6)
3 Speed
- Displays the speed
4 The different modes of positioning
- My location
- Direction of travel
- Direction of travel and tilt
- North locked
5 Moving the map
- You can move the map with the arrow button
- Can be located back to your own location
6 zoom function
- You can zoom the map using the + and - buttons
If you can't find the answer to your question, use the search. You can also contact us!
