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Waypoints (stops)

Waypoints are the heart of your audio walk — each one is a moment on the journey where something happens for the visitor.

What is a waypoint?​

Think of it as a pin on the map with a story attached. When a visitor comes within range of that pin, the app plays the audio (or shows the content) for that stop.

The main fields​

FieldWhat it’s for
TitleShort name shown on the map — e.g. “Old Town Hall”
PositionWhere on the map the stop sits — click the map or drag the pin
RadiusHow close someone needs to be to trigger the stop (30 m is a good default)
HighlightMakes this stop stand out visually — use for key landmarks
Story textThe narration script visitors hear or read
PhotoOptional image for the stop
AudioGenerated voice or your own recording

If you offer multiple languages, each language has its own title and story text.

Adding stops​

Before the route is saved: you can plan stops locally, but they won’t stick until you save the route on the Details tab.

After saving:

  1. Go to the Waypoints or GPX & Map tab
  2. Click Add waypoint, or click directly on the map
  3. Fill in the title and story
  4. Click Save waypoint

Repeat for each stop along the walk.

Putting stops in order​

The order matters — it’s the sequence visitors follow.

  • Drag stops up or down in the list to reorder
  • The first stop is where many visitors begin (unless you allow “choose start”)

Getting the location right​

  • Zoom in on the map and place the pin on the walkable path, not inside a building (unless the story is indoors)
  • If GPS is tricky in narrow streets, try a slightly larger radius (40–50 m)
  • Walk the route yourself if you can — nothing beats testing on site

Photos & audio​

Photos help visitors recognise where they are. A quick phone snapshot is fine for drafts; use better images before publishing.

Audio makes the walk come alive:

  • Generate voice — turns your script into spoken narration (needs platform voice settings)
  • Upload — use a professional recording or your own voice

Use bulk generate when all your scripts are ready and you want voice for every stop in one go.

Importing stops from a map file​

If you uploaded a GPX file with named points, you can pull those into your waypoint list instead of placing each pin by hand. Choose whether to add to or replace your existing stops.

Good habits​

  • Short titles, rich stories — the title is a signpost; the story is where the magic happens
  • One idea per stop — don’t cram three landmarks into one narration
  • Match the path — after placing stops, generate or check the map line connects them sensibly
  • Use highlights sparingly — one or two star moments per walk