If you need to know how to change your home address on Google Maps, the process is quick. Open the app, go to the Saved tab, tap Labeled, then tap the three-dot menu next to Home and select Edit home.
Clear the old address, enter the new one, and tap Save. Done in under a minute — and it syncs automatically across all your signed-in devices.
How to Change Your Home Address on Google Maps (iPhone & Android)
The steps are the same whether you're on an iPhone or Android. Google Maps handles both platforms identically here.
How to Change Your Home Address on Google Maps: Mobile Steps
- Open the Google Maps app.
- Tap the You tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Under the Saved section, tap Labeled.
- Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) to the right of Home.
- Select Edit home from the menu.
- Tap the X next to the current address to clear it.
- Enter your new address using one of the input methods below.
- Tap Save.
Ways to enter your new address:
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Input Method |
How It Works |
Platform |
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Type manually |
Search for the address in the text field |
iOS & Android |
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Choose on map |
Drop a pin at your location on the map |
iOS & Android |
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Voice dictation |
Tap the mic icon and speak your address |
iOS & Android |
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Choose from Contacts |
Pull the address from a saved contact |
iOS only |
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Use current location |
Uses your phone's GPS to detect your address |
Android only |
The Choose on map option is useful when your address doesn't appear in search results — this is common with newly built properties or rural locations with limited map data.
How to Change Your Home Address on Google Maps on Desktop
The desktop method works through any browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge — on Windows, Mac, or Chromebook.
Step-by-Step: Edit Home Address on Desktop
- Go to maps.google.com and sign in to your Google Account.
- Click the hamburger menu (☰) in the top-left corner.
- Click Saved.
- Under the Labeled tab, find Home.
- Click the three-dot menu next to it.
- Select Remove address — this clears the existing entry.
- Click the three-dot menu again.
- Select Set your home address.
- Type your new address and click Save.
Worth noting: there's no direct "edit" button on the desktop. You remove the old address first, then set a new one. It's an extra step, but straightforward once you know to expect it.
If you haven't set a home address yet: Type "Home" into the Maps search bar and hit Enter. A popup appears with an Add option — click that to create the label from scratch.
Does Changing Your Home Address in Google Maps Update It Everywhere?
Yes — and this is one of the more practical things about how Google Maps handles saved addresses.
Your home address is stored at the Google Account level, not on the device itself. Update it on your phone and it automatically reflects on your desktop browser, tablet, and any other device signed into the same account. No need to repeat the steps per device.
What's often overlooked is that this Google Maps saved address is separate from other addresses in your Google Account — billing addresses, legal addresses, and profile addresses are all managed independently. Changing your home in Maps does not update those.
In practice, users who've recently moved sometimes assume one change covers everything — it doesn't.
Is Your Home Address in Google Maps Private?
It is. According to Wikipedia, Google Maps is used by over one billion people every month — yet home and work addresses saved in the app are only visible to the account holder. No other Google user can see them.
This is different from a Profile address, which is tied to your public Google profile and may be visible to others across certain Google services. The home address you set in Maps is account-private by design.
Users who've updated their Google Account settings elsewhere sometimes confuse the two. If you're unsure what's publicly visible, check your profile address separately under Google Account > Personal Info.
What to Update After Changing Your Home Address
The address change itself is instant. A couple of things, though, don't update automatically.
Saved Trips — Previously saved directions from your workplace, gym, or other locations to your old home address won't update on their own.
Google Maps has grown into a more capable navigation platform — as reported by TechCrunch, the app now includes AI-powered route planning and conversational navigation — but saved trip data still requires a manual update after an address change.
Re-save them manually: search for Home in Maps, set the starting point to your other location, choose your transport mode, and tap Save.
Home icon — The map icon shown for your Home label can also be changed. Go to You > Labeled, tap the three-dot menu next to Home, and select the Change icon to pick a new one.
Neither is urgent, but if you rely on saved routes daily, updating them right after the address change saves confusion later.
Troubleshooting: Home Address Not Updating on Google Maps
Address Not Found in Search Results
If your new address doesn't appear when you type it, enter a nearby street or landmark first, then use Choose on map to pin the exact location. This is common with newly constructed addresses or properties in areas where map data is sparse.
Home Label Missing from Labeled Section
This usually means you're not signed into a Google Account inside the app, or the Home label was never created. Sign in first, then type "Home" in the Maps search bar — an option to add it will appear.
Changes Not Syncing Across Devices
Sync isn't always instant. Wait a few minutes. If the old address is still showing on another device, confirm it's signed into the same Google Account and try refreshing the app.
Conclusion
Changing your home address on Google Maps takes under a minute on mobile or desktop, and syncs across all signed-in devices automatically.
After updating, revisit your saved trips — those need to be re-saved manually to reflect the new address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set a home address without a street address?
Yes. Use the Choose on map option to drop a pin at any location. This works for rural areas, new developments, or any place not yet in the Maps search database.
Can I save more than one home address?
No. Google Maps allows only one labeled Home address at a time. For other frequent locations, save them under custom labels in the Labeled section.
Will this change my Google billing or legal address?
No. Your Maps home address is stored separately from billing and legal addresses. Those are managed through Google Pay settings and are unaffected by changes made in Maps.
Is my home address shared with anyone?
No. It is private to your account. Other Google users cannot see your saved Home or Work addresses in Google Maps.
What if I accidentally removed my home label?
Type "Home" in the Maps search bar and select the option to add it. The label can be recreated at any time from scratch.
