Change Your Home Address in Waze in Three Steps

Open Waze and tap the account icon (your profile picture or initial) in the top-left corner. Tap "Settings," then "Home & Work." Tap the home icon next to "Home" and enter your new address in the search box. Waze will show you matching results — tap the correct one, and your home address updates when ready.

The whole process takes less than a minute. You do not need to restart the app or confirm the change anywhere else. The next time you open Waze and tap the home icon on the main screen, it will route you to your new address.

Key Takeaways

  • Your home address in Waze lives in Settings under "Home & Work," not in a separate address book.
  • Tap the home icon next to "Home," type your new address, and select it from the search results to save it.
  • Waze saves the change when ready — you do not need to confirm it or restart the app.
  • If you set a work address too, you can switch between the two by tapping either icon on the main navigation screen.
  • Your home address is stored only on your device unless you sign into a Waze account, which syncs it across devices.

Finding the Home & Work Settings Menu

The account icon is in the top-left corner of the main Waze screen — it shows your profile picture if you are signed in, or a blank circle with initials if you are not. Tap it once.

A menu will open with several options. Look for "Settings" near the top of the list and tap it. The Settings screen shows a row of icons at the top: a gear, a bell, a person, and others. Scroll down or look for the section labeled "Home & Work." Tap it to open the address editor.

Entering and Confirming Your New Address

When you tap "Home & Work," you will see two rows: one with a home icon and one with a briefcase icon. The home row is what you need. Tap the home icon or the address field next to it.

A search box will appear at the top of the screen. Type your new street address, city, and state (or just the street and city if you are in a small area). Waze will show a dropdown list of matching addresses as you type. Tap the correct one from the list — Waze will highlight it on a small map so you can confirm it is the right location before you select it.

Once you tap the address in the dropdown, Waze saves it and closes the search screen. You are done. Your home address is now updated.

What Happens If You Do Not See Your Address in the Search Results

If your new address does not appear in the dropdown, type it more slowly and wait for the list to refresh. Sometimes Waze needs a moment to fetch results, especially if you are on a slower connection.

If the address still does not show up, try typing just the street number and name first, then look for your city in the results. You can also try typing the address without the state abbreviation, or use a nearby cross street if the exact address is not in Waze's database yet. Once you select a nearby location, you can manually drag the pin on the map to fine-tune it — tap and hold the map, then drag the pin to the exact spot.

Syncing Your Address Across Multiple Devices

If you use Waze on a phone and a tablet, or if you switch phones, your home address will not automatically move to the new device unless you sign into a Waze account. Without an account, the address is stored only on that one device.

To sync your address across devices, tap your account icon, go to Settings, and look for "Sign In" or "Account." Sign in with your Google account or create a Waze account. Once you are signed in on both devices, your home address will appear on all of them. If you change the address on one device, it updates on the others within a few minutes.

Using Your Home Address for Navigation

After you save your home address, you can navigate to it quickly from the main Waze screen. Look at the bottom of the screen — you will see a home icon. Tap it, and Waze will when ready start routing you home. You do not have to type the address again.

If you also set a work address, you will see both a home icon and a briefcase icon at the bottom. Tap whichever one you want to navigate to. This is much faster than searching for the address every time, especially if you commute to the same place regularly.

Fixing a Mistake or Removing Your Home Address

If you entered the wrong address and want to change it again, follow the same steps: tap your account icon, go to Settings, tap "Home & Work," and tap the home icon. Type the correct address and select it from the results.

If you want to remove your home address entirely, go to "Home & Work" and look for a delete or clear button next to the home address field — it is usually an X or a trash icon. Tap it, and the address will be deleted. You can always add a new one later by following the same process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my home address in Waze affect my Google Maps or other apps?

No. Your home address in Waze is separate from Google Maps, Apple Maps, or any other app. Each app stores its own address book. If you want to update your home address in other apps, you will need to do that in each one separately.

Can I set multiple home addresses in Waze?

Waze allows one home address and one work address in the main "Home & Work" menu. If you need to save more addresses, you can search for them by name or type them in manually each time you navigate. You can also save favorite locations by tapping the star icon on any address after you search for it.

What if I move and forget to update my home address in Waze?

Nothing bad happens. Waze will straightforward route you to the old address if you tap the home icon. You can update it anytime by following the steps above. There is no important date or penalty for updating late.

Does Waze share my home address with other users?

No. Your home address is private and visible only to you. Other Waze users cannot see where you live. Waze uses location data to improve traffic reports, but it does not share your saved addresses with anyone.

Can I change my home address on Waze without signing into an account?

Yes. You can set and change your home address without signing in. The address will be saved on that device only. If you sign in later, Waze will sync the address to your account and it will appear on other devices where you are signed in.