Open Google Maps and find your home location
Start by opening the Google Maps app on your iPhone. Tap the search bar at the top and type your current home address, or search for a landmark near your home. When the location appears on the map, tap it to open the location card at the bottom of the screen.
If you have already saved your home address in Google Maps, you can skip the search step. Look for the "Saved" tab at the bottom of the screen, then tap "Your places" and find your home in the list. Tap it to open the location card.
Key Takeaways
- Your home address in Google Maps is stored in your Google account, not on your iPhone itself, so changes sync across all your devices.
- You can edit your home address by tapping the location card, selecting the three dots, and choosing "Edit home" or "Set as home".
- If you have already saved a home address, you will need to remove the old one before saving a new one as your primary home location.
- Changes take effect when ready in Google Maps, but may take a few minutes to appear in other Google services like Google Assistant.
Tap the three-dot menu and select the edit option
Once the location card is open, look for the three vertical dots (the menu icon) in the upper right corner of the card. Tap these dots to reveal a dropdown menu with several options.
In the menu, look for "Edit home" if you already have a home address saved, or "Set as home" if this is a new address. Tap whichever option appears. This will open a screen where you can confirm or change the address details.
Confirm or correct the address before saving
Google Maps will display the address it found based on your search or location. Review the street address, city, state, and ZIP code to make sure they are correct. If any part of the address is wrong, tap on that field and type the correct information.
Once the address looks right, tap "Save" or "Done" (the button name varies depending on your iOS version). The app will return to the map view, and your home address is now updated in your Google account.
Remove an old home address if you have one saved
If you already have a home address saved and want to replace it with a new one, you will need to delete the old address first. Open Google Maps and go to the "Saved" tab, then tap "Your places" and find your current home address in the list.
Tap the home address to open its location card, then tap the three-dot menu and select "Remove home" or "Delete". Confirm the removal when prompted. After that, you can follow the steps above to set your new home address.
Check that your address synced across Google services
Your home address in Google Maps is tied to your Google account, so it should appear in other Google services within a few minutes. You can check Google Assistant by saying "Hey Siri, ask Google Assistant what my home address is" or by opening the Google Assistant app directly.
If the new address does not appear right away in Google Assistant, Google Calendar, or other services, wait a few minutes and refresh those apps. Occasionally, Google services take longer to sync, but the change in Google Maps itself is when ready.
Use your home address for directions and saved places
Once your home address is saved, you can use it quickly in Google Maps. Tap the search bar and you will see "Home" appear as a suggestion. Tap it to jump straight to your home location on the map, or tap it again to get directions to your home from wherever you are.
Your home address also appears in your saved places, so you can access it anytime from the "Saved" tab. This makes it faster to get directions, share your location with others, or check travel times from home to other places.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing my home address in Google Maps affect my actual address on file with the government?
No. Google Maps is a navigation and mapping service only. Changing your address there does not change your address with the post office, your bank, your employer, or any other organization. You will need to update your address separately with each service that has your information on file.
Can I have more than one home address saved in Google Maps?
Google Maps allows you to save only one address as "Home" at a time. However, you can save other addresses as favorites or label them with custom names like "Summer Home" or "Mom's House" in your saved places. Tap the location card and select "Save" to add it to your saved places with a custom label.
What happens if I delete my home address from Google Maps?
Deleting your home address removes it from Google Maps and from other Google services that use it, like Google Assistant and Google Calendar. You can add it back anytime by following the steps above. Your actual home address with other organizations is not affected.
Why is my new home address not showing up in Google Assistant?
Google services can take a few minutes to sync after you change your home address in Google Maps. Close and reopen the Google Assistant app, or wait five to ten minutes and try again. If it still does not appear, make sure you are signed into the same Google account on your iPhone that you use for Google Maps.
Can I change my home address on Google Maps from my computer instead of my iPhone?
Yes. Go to Google Maps on your computer, search for your new home address, open the location card, tap the three-dot menu, and select "Set as home". The change will sync to your iPhone within a few minutes as long as you are signed into the same Google account.