Why your home address matters in Google Maps
Google Maps uses your saved home address to give you directions, estimate travel time, and show you nearby services. If your address is wrong or outdated, you'll get directions that start from the wrong place, and Google will send you notifications about traffic to a location you no longer live in. Updating it takes about two minutes and works the same way on phones, tablets, and computers.
Your home address in Google Maps is separate from your Google account address. Changing it here does not change your billing address, shipping address, or any other Google service — it only affects Maps.
Key Takeaways
- You can update your home address in Google Maps on any device by opening the app, tapping your profile picture, and selecting "Home" from your saved places.
- Google Maps stores your home address locally on your device unless you sign in to your Google account, in which case it syncs across all your devices.
- If you delete your home address by mistake, you can add it back the same way you added it the first time.
- Your home address in Maps does not change your Google account address, billing address, or any other Google service.
Update your home address on Android or iPhone
Open the Google Maps app and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. If you don't see a profile picture, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) instead. Select "Home" from the list of saved places.
Tap the pencil icon next to your current address. Delete the old address and type in your new one. As you type, Google Maps will show you matching addresses — tap the one that matches your actual home. Tap "Save" when you're done.
If you don't have a home address saved yet, tap the menu icon, select "Saved," then tap the plus sign next to "Home" and enter your address the same way.
Update your home address on a computer
Go to maps.google.com and sign in to your Google account. Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Your places."
Click the "Saved" tab, then find "Home" in the list on the left. Click the three dots next to it and select "Edit home." Type your new address in the box that appears. As you type, Google will show matching addresses — click the one that's correct. Click "Save" when you're done.
What happens when you sign in versus staying signed out
If you're signed in to your Google account in Maps, your home address syncs across all your devices — update it on your phone and it changes on your computer too. If you're signed out, the address is saved only on that device.
Most people sign in to Google Maps automatically when they set up their phone or computer. You can check by opening Maps, tapping your profile picture, and looking for your name and email address at the top. If you see them, you're signed in.
Delete your home address if you no longer want it saved
On a phone, open Maps, tap your profile picture, and select "Home." Tap the pencil icon, then tap "Delete" at the bottom of the screen. On a computer, go to maps.google.com, click your profile picture, select "Your places," click the three dots next to "Home," and select "Delete."
Deleting your home address removes it from all your devices if you're signed in. You can add it back at any time using the same steps you used to create it the first time.
Troubleshooting: address won't save or keeps reverting
If your address won't save, make sure you're selecting it from the dropdown list of suggestions rather than typing it and pressing Enter without clicking a suggestion. Google Maps needs to match your address to its database to save it correctly.
If your address keeps reverting to an old one, sign out of Google Maps and sign back in. Close the app completely (not just minimize it) and reopen it. If the problem continues, clear your Maps cache: on Android, go to Settings > Apps > Google Maps > Storage > Clear Cache. On iPhone, delete the Maps app and reinstall it from the App Store.
How Google uses your home address
Google Maps uses your home address to calculate travel time when you ask for directions, to show you traffic alerts for your commute, and to suggest nearby restaurants, gas stations, and other services. It also uses it to personalize your search results — if you search for "pizza," Maps will show you pizza places near your home first.
Your home address is stored on your device and in your Google account if you're signed in. It is not shared with other apps or services unless you give them permission. You can see and control what data Google collects about you by visiting myactivity.google.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing my home address in Maps change my Google account address?
No. Your home address in Maps is separate from your Google account address, billing address, and shipping address. Changing one does not change the others. If you need to update your Google account address, you do that in your Google Account settings, not in Maps.
Can I have more than one home address saved?
No. Google Maps allows only one home address. If you split time between two homes, you can save the other as a custom label instead. Tap the location on the map, scroll down, and tap "Save." Give it a name like "Summer house" or "Mom's place," and it will appear in your saved places.
Will my home address show up on someone else's phone if they use my Google account?
Yes. If someone signs in to your Google account on their phone, they will see your home address in their Maps app. If you share a device with someone, consider signing out of your Google account or using a separate user profile on that device.
What if Google Maps has the wrong coordinates for my address?
If Maps is directing you to the wrong location even though you entered the correct address, you can manually move the pin. Open Maps, search for your address, then press and hold the pin on the map and drag it to the correct spot. Tap "Save" to update it.
Can I see my home address if I'm not signed in?
Yes, but only on the device where you saved it. If you're not signed in to your Google account, your home address is stored locally on that phone or computer and won't sync to your other devices.