Open Google Maps and find your home location
To change your home address in Google Maps on iPhone, start by opening the Google Maps app. Tap the profile icon in the top right corner — it looks like a circle with your initial or photo inside. From the menu that appears, select Settings.
Once you're in Settings, scroll down and tap Saved. This section shows your saved places, including your home address. Look for the entry labeled "Home" — it will have a house icon next to it. Tap on it to open your current home location.
Key Takeaways
- Your home address in Google Maps is stored under Saved places, accessible through the profile menu and Settings.
- Tapping on your saved Home location opens a detail card where you can edit or delete the address.
- You can change your home address by tapping the pencil icon and entering a new location, or by removing the old one and adding a new saved place.
- Google Maps saves your home address locally on your iPhone and syncs it across devices if you're signed into the same Google account.
- If you don't see a Home entry in Saved places, you can create one by searching for an address and tapping the star icon to save it as Home.
Edit or replace your home address directly
When the Home location card opens, look for the pencil icon (edit button) in the top right corner of the card. Tap it to enter edit mode. The address field will become active, and you can delete the current address and type in your new one.
As you type the new address, Google Maps will show you suggestions below the search field. Tap the correct address from the list to confirm it. Once you've selected the new address, tap Save at the bottom of the screen. Your home address is now updated.
Remove your old home address and add a new one
If you prefer to delete your old home address entirely and start fresh, tap the three-dot menu icon on the Home location card. Select Delete from the options that appear. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
To add a new home address, search for the location in Google Maps. When the location appears on the map or in the search results, tap on it to open the location card. Look for the star icon near the top of the card and tap it. A menu will appear asking you to choose which list to save it to — select Home. The new address is now saved as your home location.
Understand how Google Maps stores your home address
Google Maps stores your home address on your iPhone and links it to your Google account. If you sign into Google Maps on another device with the same account, your home address will appear there too. This means changes you make on your iPhone will sync to your other devices automatically.
Your home address is private information stored only in your Google account. It is not shared publicly unless you choose to share your location with specific people through Google Maps' location-sharing feature. You can change or delete your home address at any time without affecting other people's access to your location.
Troubleshoot if your home address won't update
If your home address doesn't save after you've made changes, first check that you have an active internet connection. Google Maps requires a connection to sync changes to your account. Close the app completely and reopen it to see if the change has taken effect.
If the address still hasn't updated, try signing out of your Google account in Google Maps and signing back in. Go to Settings, scroll to the bottom, and tap Sign out. Then tap Sign in and enter your Google credentials again. Once you're signed back in, your updated home address should appear.
Use your home address for directions and navigation
Once your home address is saved, you can use it quickly when getting directions. Tap the search bar at the top of the map and you'll see your saved Home location appear as an option. Tap it to set it as your destination or starting point without typing the full address.
Your saved home address also appears in the Saved section, making it straightforward to find when you need it. If you travel frequently or have multiple residences, you can save additional addresses as "Work" or other custom labels by following the same process — search for the location, tap the star, and choose a label from the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing my home address in Google Maps affect other Google services?
Changing your home address in Google Maps only updates that app. It won't automatically change your address in Gmail, Google Account settings, or other Google services. If you need to update your address across multiple Google services, you'll need to change it in each one separately through their individual settings.
Can I have more than one home address saved in Google Maps?
Google Maps allows only one location labeled "Home," but you can save multiple addresses under different labels like "Work," "Gym," or custom names. Search for each location, tap the star icon, and choose the label you want. This way you can quickly access several important addresses.
What happens to my home address if I delete the Google Maps app?
Your home address is stored in your Google account, not just on the app. If you delete Google Maps and reinstall it later, your home address will reappear once you sign back into your Google account. Your saved places won't be lost.
Can other people see my home address in Google Maps?
Your saved home address is private and visible only to you. Other people cannot see it unless you specifically share your location with them through Google Maps' location-sharing feature, which you control through your account settings.
Why isn't my home address showing up in the Saved section?
If you don't see a Home entry in Saved places, you haven't saved one yet. Search for your address in Google Maps, tap on the location, then tap the star icon and select "Home" from the label options. It will then appear in your Saved section.