Why you might want to change your home address on Google Maps
Google Maps stores a "home" location tied to your account so that directions, travel time estimates, and weather forecasts can start from that address without you typing it each time. If you move, change which home you use most often, or want to keep your actual address private, you can update or remove this location. The change takes effect across all your devices where you are signed into Google.
Changing your home location does not affect your Google account address, your billing address with Google, or any other Google service. It only changes where Google Maps thinks you live for the purpose of showing you directions and local information.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your home location on Google Maps through the app on Android or iPhone, or through the web version on a computer.
- The fastest route is to open Google Maps, tap or click your profile picture, select "Home", and enter a new address or leave it blank to remove it.
- You can also set home by saving a location and labeling it "Home" in your saved places, which works the same way.
- The change syncs across all devices where you are signed into your Google account within a few minutes.
- Removing your home location entirely is an option if you do not want Google Maps to store any default starting point.
Changing your home address on Android
Open the Google Maps app and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. A menu will appear with options including "Home", "Work", and "Settings". Tap "Home".
A search box will open. Type the address where you want to set as home, or search by landmark, business name, or intersection. As you type, Google Maps will show suggestions. Tap the address you want. The app will confirm the change and return you to the map.
If you want to remove your home location instead of changing it, tap your profile picture, tap "Home", and then tap the X or delete button next to the current address. The home location will be cleared.
Changing your home address on iPhone
Open the Google Maps app and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Scroll down and tap "Home".
A search box will open. Type the address, landmark, or intersection where you want to set home. Google Maps will show suggestions as you type. Tap the address you want. The app will save the change when ready.
To remove your home location on iPhone, tap your profile picture, tap "Home", and then tap "Remove" or the X button next to the address. The location will be deleted from your account.
Changing your home address on a computer
Go to maps.google.com in your web browser and sign into your Google account if you are not already signed in. Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Home".
A search box will appear. Type the address, landmark, or business name where you want to set home. Google Maps will show suggestions below the search box. Click the address you want. The change will save automatically.
To remove your home location on a computer, click your profile picture, click "Home", and then click the X or delete icon next to the address. Your home location will be cleared from your account.
Using saved places to set your home location
You can also set a home location by saving a place and labeling it "Home". Open Google Maps and search for the address or location you want to set as home. Tap or click on the location card that appears.
On Android or iPhone, tap the heart icon or the three dots menu and select "Save". Choose "Home" from the list of labels. On a computer, click the heart icon or the three dots menu and select "Save". Then click "Home" from the label options.
This method creates the same result as entering the address through your profile menu. The location will appear as your home in directions and travel time estimates.
What happens after you change your home location
Once you change your home address, Google Maps will use the new location for all future directions and estimates. If you ask for directions without specifying a starting point, Google Maps will assume you are starting from your home address. Travel time estimates to your home will update based on the new location.
The change syncs across all devices where you are signed into your Google account within a few minutes. If you use Google Maps on your phone, tablet, and computer, all three will show the same home location once the sync completes.
Changing your home location does not affect your location history, your saved places, or any other data in your Google account. It only changes the default starting point for directions.
Privacy considerations when storing a home address
Google Maps stores your home address on Google's servers as part of your account data. If someone gains access to your Google account, they can see where you have set your home. If you are concerned about this, you can remove your home location entirely and type your address manually each time you need directions from home.
You can also check what location data Google has collected about you by visiting myactivity.google.com and reviewing your location history. You can delete specific location entries or turn off location history entirely in your Google account settings, though this is separate from your home address on Google Maps.
If you share a device with other people, each person should sign into their own Google account so that their home location is separate. If you are signed in as a shared account, anyone using that account will see the same home address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set multiple home locations on Google Maps?
Google Maps only allows one home location per account. If you need to switch between two homes, you can change the address each time you move between them. Alternatively, you can save both addresses as favorites and label them differently — for example, "Home" and "Summer House" — and then manually select which one to use for directions.
Will changing my home address on Google Maps change my address anywhere else?
No. Your home address on Google Maps is separate from your Google account address, your billing address, your shipping address, or any other address stored with Google. Changing it on Google Maps does not affect any of those other locations.
What if I do not want to store a home address at all?
You can remove your home location by tapping or clicking your profile picture, selecting "Home", and deleting the address. You can always type your address manually when you need directions from home. Google Maps will not store a default home location if you remove it.
How long does it take for my home address change to show up on all my devices?
The change usually syncs within a few minutes across all devices where you are signed into your Google account. If you do not see the change after five minutes, try closing and reopening the Google Maps app or refreshing the web page.
Can I set my work address the same way?
Yes. The process for setting your work address is identical to setting your home address. Tap or click your profile picture, select "Work", and enter the address. Google Maps will use your work address for directions and travel time estimates when you ask for directions to work.