The fastest way to change your home address on Google Maps

Open Google Maps on your phone or computer, tap or click the menu icon (three horizontal lines), and select Your places. Go to the Saved tab, find Home in your list, and tap or click the three dots next to it. Choose Edit, then change the address in the text field. Type the new address, confirm it matches the location shown on the map, and tap or click Save.

On a computer, you can also click directly on the map where your home is, then select Save a place and label it Home. This overwrites any existing home location. The change takes effect when ready in Google Maps and syncs across all your devices signed into the same Google account.

Key Takeaways

  • Your home location is stored in the Saved section under Your places, not in your account settings.
  • You can edit the address by finding Home in your saved places, tapping the three dots, and selecting Edit.
  • Google Maps uses your home location to show commute times, traffic conditions, and directions when you search for routes.
  • The change syncs automatically across your phone, tablet, and computer if you are signed into the same Google account.
  • You can delete your home location entirely by selecting Remove instead of Edit.

Why Google Maps uses your home location

Google Maps stores your home address so it can calculate travel times and show you faster routes during your commute. When you search for directions to a restaurant or office, Google uses your saved home location as the starting point if you do not type a different address. This saves you from entering your address every time.

Your home location also appears in Google Search results. If you search for "coffee near me" or "gas stations open now," Google uses your home address to show nearby options. You can turn this off in your Google account privacy settings if you prefer not to share your location with Google Search.

Changing your home address on a phone or tablet

Open the Google Maps app and tap the profile icon in the top right corner. Select Your places, then tap the Saved tab. Scroll down until you see Home listed with an address underneath. Tap the three dots next to Home and select Edit.

A text field will open with your current address highlighted. Delete the old address and type the new one. As you type, Google Maps will show you suggestions that match what you are entering. Tap the correct address from the list, or wait for the map to center on the location you typed. Once the map shows the right place, tap Save at the bottom of the screen.

Changing your home address on a computer

Go to maps.google.com and click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left. Click Your places, then click the Saved tab. Find Home in the list on the left side of the screen. Click the three dots next to it and select Edit.

A box will appear with your current address. Click in the text field, clear the old address, and type the new one. Google Maps will show suggestions as you type. Click the address you want from the dropdown list. The map on the right will update to show the new location. Click Save when you are done.

What to do if your home location is not showing up

If you do not see Home in your saved places, you have not set one yet. To create a home location, open Google Maps and search for your address. When the location appears on the map, click or tap Save a place (on a phone, this is usually a heart or bookmark icon). A menu will pop up asking you to label the place. Select Home from the list of labels, or type "Home" if it is not there. Tap or click Save.

If you have set a home location but cannot find it, make sure you are signed into the Google account where you saved it. Google Maps stores saved places separately for each account. If you use multiple Google accounts on the same device, switch to the account where you originally saved your home address. You can check which account you are signed into by tapping or clicking your profile icon.

Syncing your home location across devices

When you change your home address on one device, it updates automatically on all your other devices as long as you are signed into the same Google account. This sync usually happens within a few minutes, but can take longer if your devices are offline or have not connected to the internet recently.

If your home location is not updating on another device, sign out of your Google account and sign back in. Open Google Maps and go to Your places to refresh the saved places list. If the address still does not match, manually edit it on that device as well. This ensures all your devices show the correct home location.

Removing or replacing your home location

To delete your home location entirely, open Google Maps, go to Your places, find Home, tap or click the three dots, and select Remove. The address will be deleted from your saved places. Google Maps will no longer use it to calculate commute times or show nearby results.

To replace your home location with a different address without deleting the old one first, straightforward follow the edit steps above and type the new address. The old address will be overwritten. You can have only one location labeled Home in Google Maps, but you can save as many other addresses as you want by labeling them Work, Gym, or any custom label you choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my home location on Google Maps change my address in Google account settings?

No. Your home location in Google Maps is separate from your address in Google account settings. Changing one does not affect the other. If you want to update your address in your Google account profile, you need to do that in your account settings under Personal info.

Can other people see my home location on Google Maps?

No. Your saved home location is private and visible only to you when you are signed into your Google account. Other people cannot see where you have marked as home unless you share your location with them through Google Maps' location-sharing feature, which is a separate setting.

What happens if I set my home location to the wrong address by mistake?

You can change it when ready by following the edit steps. Open Your places, find Home, tap the three dots, select Edit, and type the correct address. The change takes effect right away. Google Maps will use the new address for all future directions and location-based searches.

Will changing my home location affect my Google Search results?

Yes. Google Search uses your home location to show nearby businesses, restaurants, and services when you search for them. If you change your home address in Google Maps, search results for "near me" queries will reflect the new location. You can turn off location-based search results in your Google account privacy settings if you prefer.