To change home location on Google Maps, open the app, tap Saved, go to Labeled, tap the three-dot menu next to Home, select Edit Home, enter your new address, and tap Save. One change syncs across all your signed-in devices automatically. Desktop users must remove the old address first, then re-add it.
What Is the Home Location in Google Maps?
The Home label in Google Maps is a saved address tied to your Google Account, not your live GPS position. People mix these two up constantly. The blue dot on the map shows where you physically are right now. The Home label is a fixed address you manually save, and it drives directions, commute time estimates, and location-based suggestions across Google services.
What's often overlooked is that this address is completely private. Only you can see it. No other Google Maps user, contact, or third party has access to your saved home address. It also isn't the same as a billing or payment address stored in your Google Account, so removing it from Maps won't affect any payments or subscriptions.
Because the address sits at the Google Account level, updating it in one place updates it everywhere. You don't need to change it separately on each device. According to TechCrunch, Google Maps draws on a community of more than 300 million contributors, and its personalization features, including saved home addresses, are tightly integrated with the broader Google Account ecosystem.
How to Change Home Location on Google Maps on Android and iPhone
Path: Maps app → Saved → Labeled → Home
Most people trying to update their saved home location in Google Maps are on their phones. The steps are the same on Android and iPhone.
Steps to Edit Your Home Address on Mobile
- Open the Google Maps app on your phone.
- Tap Saved at the bottom of the screen.
- Scroll down to Your Lists and tap Labeled.
- Tap the three-dot menu next to Home.
- Select Edit Home.
- Clear the existing address and type your new one. Suggestions will appear as you type.
- Tap Save.
That's it. Google Maps will now use the updated address any time you ask for directions home or check your commute.
How to Use "Choose on Map" If Your Address Doesn't Show Up
If your address doesn't appear in the autocomplete suggestions, tap Choose on Map instead of typing. A pin will appear on the map. Drag it to your exact location, then confirm and tap Save.
This is the better option for rural addresses, newly built properties, or locations that haven't yet been indexed by Google's database. In practice, people in areas with newer housing developments find this method more reliable than searching by street address.
Setting Up a Home Address for the First Time on Mobile
If you've never saved a home address before, the path is identical, but the button will say Add Home instead of Edit Home. Tap it, enter your address, and save. The label will now appear in your Labeled section going forward.
How to Change Home Location on Google Maps on Desktop
Path: maps.google.com → Hamburger menu → Saved → Labeled → Home
The desktop version of Google Maps handles this slightly differently. There's no direct Edit button for labeled addresses on the web, so the process involves removing the old address first and then re-adding it.
Steps to Update Your Home Address on Desktop
- Go to maps.google.com and sign in to your Google Account.
- Click the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.
- Click Saved.
- Open the Labeled tab.
- Click the three-dot menu next to Home.
- Select Remove Address to clear the current entry.
- Click the three-dot menu again.
- Select Set Your Home Address.
- Type your new address and click Save.
Why Desktop Asks You to Remove First
This isn't a bug. The desktop Maps interface simply doesn't include a direct Edit option for labeled places. Removing and re-adding is the correct, intended workflow. The address updates immediately and syncs to your mobile devices within a short time.
How to Change Home Address Through Google Account Settings
Path: Device Settings → Google → Manage Google Account → Personal Info → Home Address
There's a second way to update your home address that doesn't go through the Maps app at all. On Android, you can change it directly inside your Google Account settings.
Steps via Google Account (Android)
- Open your device Settings app.
- Tap Google, then Manage your Google Account.
- Tap Personal Info.
- Scroll to Home Address and tap it.
- Enter your updated address and tap Save.
When to Use This Method
This path is useful when the Google Maps app isn't reflecting a change you already made, or when address sync seems to have stalled between devices. Updating the address at the account level rather than through the Maps UI can sometimes resolve those inconsistencies.
It's also a straightforward option if you want to manage all personal account details in one place rather than navigating through the Maps app.
How to Remove Your Home Address from Google Maps
Sometimes you don't want a home address saved at all. Here's how to remove it cleanly.
On mobile: Open Maps, tap Saved, go to Labeled, tap the three-dot menu next to Home, and select Remove.
On desktop: Go to maps.google.com, open the hamburger menu, click Saved, open the Labeled tab, click the three-dot menu next to Home, and select Remove Address.
Removing the Home label only affects Google Maps navigation. It does not delete your billing address, payment profile, or any other address stored separately in your Google Account.
What Happens If You're Not Signed In
Without a signed-in Google Account, Google Maps has no way to store a Home label. The app will still show your current GPS location as the blue dot, but there's no saved address to edit, remove, or update.
As noted in the Wikipedia entry for Google Account, a Google Account is required for saving personal data and making edits within Google's services, including Google Maps. Without sign-in, the app functions as a basic navigation tool only, with no access to saved places or labeled addresses.
To sign in, open the Google Maps app, tap your profile picture or the initials icon in the top-right corner, and select the Google Account you want to use. Once signed in, the Saved and Labeled sections become available.
Google Maps Home Location: All Methods Compared
|
Method |
Platform |
Navigation Path |
Edit Option |
Steps Required |
|
Google Maps App |
Android / iPhone |
Saved → Labeled → Home |
Direct Edit |
7 steps |
|
Google Maps Website |
Desktop/Web |
Menu → Saved → Labeled |
Remove + Re-add |
9 steps |
|
Google Account Settings |
Android |
Settings → Google → Personal Info |
Direct Edit |
5 steps |
|
First-Time Setup |
Android / iPhone |
Saved → Labeled → Home |
Add Home |
6 steps |
Troubleshooting: Home Location Not Updating in Google Maps
Address Saved But Directions Still Go to the Wrong Place
This usually happens because the app is still running a cached route from the old address. Force-close Google Maps completely, reopen it, and try again. Also confirm that you're signed into the correct Google Account, because it's easy to have multiple accounts active on one device.
Address Keeps Reverting to the Old Location
Sign out of your Google Account in the Maps app and sign back in. This forces a fresh sync. If the problem continues, check whether another device signed into the same account has an older address saved and is overwriting your update.
Address Doesn't Appear in Search Suggestions
Use the Choose on Map option to drop a pin manually. Alternatively, try entering a nearby postcode or landmark first, which often helps the autocomplete surface the right address.
Home Label Is Missing from the Labeled Section
The address was likely removed at some point. Use the first-time setup steps in the mobile section above to re-add it.
Conclusion
To change home location on Google Maps, use the mobile app path (Saved → Labeled → Edit Home), the desktop remove-and-re-add method, or Google Account settings on Android. One update syncs everywhere. Your address stays private throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save more than one home address on Google Maps?
No. Google Maps only allows one Home label per account. If you need to save other frequent locations, you can create custom labels for them inside the Labeled section.
Does updating my home address in Google Maps affect other Google services?
Yes. The home address is stored at the Google Account level and can influence Google Search results, Google Assistant responses, and how ads are personalised across Google products.
Why does Google Maps keep showing the wrong home location?
The most likely cause is an outdated saved address or the wrong Google Account being active. Follow the edit steps above for your platform, and force-close the app after saving to clear any cached data.
Can I change my home address in Google Maps without a Google Account?
No. A signed-in Google Account is required to save or edit any labeled address. Without one, Google Maps only shows your live GPS location.
Is my saved home address visible to other people on Google Maps?
No. Home and work addresses are private and only accessible to the account owner. They do not appear on your public Google profile or to other Maps users.
