When to use what3words
Using what3words for deliveries, navigation, emergencies and more.
Using what3words in your vehicle
Can I use what3words in my vehicle’s sat nav?
Yes, potentially! Many vehicles offer what3words navigation in their sat nav systems including Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Land Rover and Subaru models. E...
Can I use what3words in my vehicle?
Yes! what3words is available to use in many models and brands. If you can't see your vehicle listed below, we recommend you contact your manufacturer ...
Why would drivers use a what3words address instead of a regular street address?
Great question! Traditional street addresses are not always accurate enough to get you to your precise destination, whereas a what3words address takes...
How can automotive businesses use what3words?
Learn how to get the most out of what3words for your business: Get started with what3words for automotive
Using what3words for e-commerce and deliveries
How do I use what3words for deliveries?
A what3words address is a handy way to tell couriers precisely where to deliver your parcels. It helps you specify exact locations, like a building en...
Where can I use what3words for shopping and deliveries?
The list of couriers, retailers and logistics providers that accept what3words is always growing – check it out here ! If your favourite retailer or ...
How can e-commerce & delivery businesses use what3words?
Learn how to get the most out of what3words for your business: Add what3words at checkout to get precise delivery locations
Navigation apps and what3words
Can I search for a what3words address in Google Maps?
Not at the moment, but you can enter the what3words address into the free what3words app, tap Navigate and then select Google Maps to open the loc...
Can I use what3words with navigation apps?
Yes! Many navigation apps are compatible with what3words, meaning you can find a what3words address in the what3words app and then use it in your favo...
How can businesses use what3words in their maps and navigation tools?
Learn how to get the most out of what3words for your business: Add what3words to your map and navigation tools
How to use what3words in an emergency
How do I use what3words to get help in an emergency? (UK only)
In an emergency, you should call 999 and give the call handler the what3words address for where help is needed (you will need phone signal to do this ...
How do I use what3words to get help in an emergency? (US only)
In an emergency, you should call 911 and give the call handler the what3words address for where help is needed (you will need phone signal to do this ...
Can I contact the emergency services using the what3words app?
The what3words app is not for contacting the emergency services. In an emergency situation, you should call the emergency telephone number for the cou...
Can I use what3words to get help if my vehicle breaks down? (UK only)
Yes, you can! Many breakdown providers accept what3words addresses, so you can simply give them the 3 words for your current location and they’ll know...
How can emergency services use what3words?
Learn how emergency services can get the most out of what3words: Receive precise locations for faster responses