Change Your Home Address in Google Maps on Your Phone or Computer
You can change your home location in Google Maps by opening the app or website, tapping or clicking your profile picture, selecting "Home," and entering a new address. The process takes less than a minute on either device. Google Maps stores this address so you can quickly get directions home from anywhere — it appears as a shortcut on your main map screen and in your timeline.
Your home address is private to your account. Only you can see it unless you share your location with specific people through Google's sharing features. If you move, change your commute, or straightforward want to update where the app considers "home," you can modify it anytime without affecting anyone else's maps or data.
Key Takeaways
- Open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, and select "Home" to add or change your home address in seconds.
- Your home address is stored only in your account and is not visible to other users or shared publicly.
- You can set a home address on your phone, tablet, or computer, and the change syncs across all your devices.
- If you delete your home address, Google Maps will no longer show it as a quick shortcut, but you can add it back anytime.
- You can also set a "Work" location the same way, giving you two saved places for fast directions.
Steps to Change Home on Android or iPhone
Open the Google Maps app and look for your profile picture or initial in the top right corner. Tap it once. A menu will appear with several options — select "Home." If you have not set a home address yet, you will see a prompt to add one. If you already have one saved, you will see the current address displayed.
Tap the address field and type in your new home location. Google Maps will show suggestions as you type. Select the correct address from the list. Once you confirm, the new address is saved when ready. You do not need to press a separate "Save" button — the change takes effect right away.
If you want to remove your home address entirely, tap the address field, clear the text, and the address will be deleted. You can add a new one anytime by following the same steps.
Steps to Change Home on a Computer or Tablet
Go to maps.google.com in your web browser. Click your profile picture in the top right corner. A dropdown menu will appear — click "Home." If you have not set a home address, you will see a field to add one. If one is already saved, the current address will display.
Click on the address field and type your new home location. Google Maps will suggest addresses as you type. Click the correct one from the suggestions. The address updates automatically — there is no separate save step needed.
To remove your home address on the web version, click the address field, delete the text, and the address is removed. You can set a new one whenever you need to.
What Happens After You Change Your Home Address
Once you update your home address, it becomes the default destination when you ask Google Maps for directions home. If you use voice commands like "Hey Google, take me home," the app will route you to the new address. The address also appears as a quick shortcut on your main map screen, so you can tap it to start navigation without typing.
Your home address is added to your Google Timeline if you have location history turned on. This means Google Maps will record when you arrive and leave home as part of your activity log. You can view this in your Timeline settings, and you can delete specific entries if you want.
The change syncs across all devices where you are signed into your Google account. If you update your home address on your phone, it will appear on your tablet and computer within a few minutes. If you sign out of your Google account on a device, that device will no longer have access to your saved home address.
Setting a Work Address at the Same Time
Google Maps lets you save two main locations: Home and Work. Both appear as quick shortcuts on your map screen. To add a Work address, follow the same steps as adding Home — tap your profile picture, but this time select "Work" instead. Enter your work address and confirm.
Having both addresses saved is useful if you commute regularly. You can quickly get directions from home to work, or from work to home, without typing an address each time. You can change or delete your work address the same way you change your home address.
Privacy and Who Can See Your Home Address
Your home address in Google Maps is private. It is stored only in your Google account and is not visible to other users, not shown on public maps, and not shared with anyone unless you specifically turn on location sharing. Google does not use your home address for advertising or sell it to third parties.
If you use Google's location sharing feature to let friends or family track your location, they will see your current location on a map, but they will not automatically see your saved home address. You control what information is shared through that feature separately.
If you are concerned about privacy, you can delete your home address at any time. Doing so will not affect your other Google account settings or your ability to use Google Maps — you straightforward will not have a quick shortcut to home anymore.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If your home address is not updating across devices, sign out of your Google account and sign back in. This forces your account to sync. Wait a few minutes after making the change — sometimes it takes a moment for the update to reach all your devices.
If you cannot find the Home option in your profile menu, make sure you are using the latest version of Google Maps. Check your app store (Google Play Store for Android, App Store for iPhone) and install any available updates. On the web, refresh your browser page.
If Google Maps is suggesting the wrong address when you type, be specific. Include your street number, street name, city, and state. If the correct address still does not appear, try typing just the street address without the city, or search for a nearby landmark and then adjust from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have more than one home address saved?
Google Maps only lets you save one Home address and one Work address as quick shortcuts. If you need to save multiple locations, you can create a list of favorite places by clicking the star icon next to any address on the map. These starred places appear in your "Saved" section and can be named however you want.
Will changing my home address affect my Google Timeline?
Your Timeline records your location history based on where your device actually is, not where your home address is set. Changing your home address will not erase past Timeline entries. However, Google Maps may label future arrivals and departures with your new home address if location history is on.
What if I do not have a permanent home address?
You can set any address as your home location — it does not have to be a residential address. You could use a friend's address, a shelter, a community center, or any other location you want to use as a reference point. Google Maps will treat it the same way.
Does Google Maps tell anyone when I change my home address?
No. Changing your home address is private to your account. It does not notify your contacts, your employer, or anyone else. Only you can see that you have made the change.
Can I change my home address on a shared device?
If multiple people use the same device with different Google accounts, each person's home address is separate and tied to their own account. When you sign in with your account, you will see your home address. When someone else signs in, they will see theirs. Make sure you are signed into your own account before changing your home address.