Change your home address in Google Maps on your phone or computer
Google Maps stores your home address in your account so it can show you directions to and from home, estimate travel time, and suggest nearby places. To change it, you open Google Maps, tap or click your profile picture, go to your saved places, find your home label, and edit the address. The process takes less than a minute on either a phone or desktop computer.
Your home address is private — only you can see it unless you share your location with someone. Changing it does not affect anyone else's maps or your location history. If you move, update it so your commute estimates and directions stay accurate.
Key Takeaways
- Open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, select "Saved," and find the home pin to edit your address directly.
- On desktop, the same steps explore: profile picture, then "Your places," then "Saved," then edit the home location.
- You can also add or change your home address by searching for it in Maps and tapping the three-dot menu to set it as home.
- Your home address is visible only to you and does not sync to other people's maps or affect shared location data.
- If you delete your home address by mistake, you can add it back the same way you set it the first time.
Change your home address on an Android phone
Open the Google Maps app and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Tap "Your places," then tap the "Saved" tab at the bottom. Look for the home icon with a label that says "Home" — tap it to open the saved location.
Tap the pencil icon or the three-dot menu and select "Edit." Delete the old address and type the new one, or tap the map to pin the exact location. Tap "Save" when you are done. Google Maps will now use your new address for directions and travel time estimates.
Change your home address on an iPhone
Open Google Maps and tap your profile picture in the top right. Tap "Your places," then tap "Saved" at the bottom of the screen. Find the home icon labeled "Home" and tap it to view the saved address.
Tap the pencil icon to edit. Clear the address field and type your new address, or tap the map to drop a pin at the correct location. Tap "Save" to confirm the change. Your home address will update when ready in Google Maps.
Change your home address on a computer
Go to Google Maps in your web browser and click your profile picture in the top right corner. Click "Your places," then click the "Saved" tab. Find the home icon labeled "Home" and click it to open the saved location details.
Click the pencil icon to edit the address. Delete the old address and type the new one, or click on the map to move the pin to the correct spot. Click "Save" when finished. The change takes effect right away.
Add a home address if you do not have one saved
If you have never saved a home address in Google Maps, you can add one quickly. Search for your address in Google Maps on your phone or computer. When the location appears, tap or click the three-dot menu and select "Set as home." The address will now be saved and labeled as your home location.
You can also go directly to your saved places, tap or click the plus sign, and type or pin your home address. This method works the same way as editing an existing home address — the address saves to your account and appears whenever you open Google Maps.
What happens to your home address after you change it
Once you update your home address, Google Maps uses the new location for all directions and travel time estimates. If you ask for directions home, the app will route you to the new address. Commute estimates and suggestions for nearby places will also reflect your new location.
Your old address is removed from your saved places. The change does not affect your location history, which is a separate record of where your phone has been. It also does not notify anyone you share your location with — if you have location sharing turned on with family or friends, you may want to tell them about your move separately.
Delete your home address from Google Maps
To remove your home address entirely, open Google Maps and go to your saved places. Find the home icon, tap or click it, then tap or click the three-dot menu. Select "Delete" or "Remove." The address will be removed from your saved places, and Google Maps will no longer show a home location.
You can add it back at any time using the same steps as adding a new home address. Deleting your home address does not delete your location history or affect any other data in your Google account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can other people see my home address in Google Maps?
No. Your home address is private and visible only to you. Other people cannot see it in their own Google Maps unless you share your location with them through a separate sharing feature. Even then, they see your current location, not your saved home address.
Will changing my home address affect my location history?
No. Your location history is a separate record of where your phone has been over time. Changing your saved home address does not erase or change your location history. You can manage location history separately in your Google account settings.
What if I cannot find the home icon in my saved places?
If you have never saved a home address, the home icon will not appear. Search for your address in Google Maps, tap the three-dot menu, and select "Set as home." If the home icon is there but you cannot tap it, try closing and reopening the Google Maps app.
Can I have more than one home address saved?
Google Maps allows only one home address at a time. If you need to switch between two addresses — such as a winter home and a summer home — you will need to update the home address each time you move. You can save other addresses as favorites or starred places instead.
Does changing my home address in Google Maps change it anywhere else?
No. Your home address in Google Maps is separate from your address in your Google account profile, your Gmail signature, or any other Google service. Changing it in Maps does not affect those other places, and you may need to update them separately if you have moved.