How to Change Home in Google Maps on Android, iPhone, and Desktop

How to Change Home in Google Maps: open the app, go to the You tab, tap Saved, select Labeled, tap the three-dot icon next to Home, tap Edit home, clear the old address, enter the new one, and tap Save.

On desktop, search Home at maps.google.com and click Edit.

What to Know Before You Edit Your Home Address

Your home location in Google Maps is not stored on your phone. It is tied to your Google Account. Any change you make carries across every device where you are signed in, including tablets, shared computers, and other phones.

What's often overlooked is that this setting also feeds into other Google services. Google Assistant uses your saved home address for voice commands like "navigate home." Google Search uses it for local results.

Commute suggestions in Maps pull from it too. Change it once and it updates everywhere.

According to TechCrunch, Google Maps now lets users ask Gemini questions, add calendar events, and report traffic incidents hands-free while driving, all drawing on your saved account data including your home location.

A few things to confirm before starting:

You are signed into a Google Account. The Home label is a saved place tied to your account. If you use Google Maps without signing in, the Home feature is not available.

You are editing, not setting up for the first time. If you have never saved a home address before, the steps are the same, but you will not need to clear an existing entry. Just enter your address and save.

The address needs to be recognizable by Google Maps. In practice, most residential addresses work without issues. Very new constructions or rural properties without formal street addresses sometimes require dropping a pin manually on the map instead.

Teams supporting Google Maps rollouts in newer developments commonly report this as the most frequent friction point users encounter.

How to Change Home in Google Maps on Android

There are two ways to do this on Android. The first goes through the Maps app directly.

The second goes through your device's system settings and updates the address at the Google Account level. Both produce the same result.

How to Change Home Address Using the Google Maps App on Android

This is the faster route for most people.

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap the You tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Under the Saved section, tap Labeled.
4. Find Home in the list and tap the three-dot icon to its right.
5. Tap Edit home.
6. Tap the X next to the current address to clear it.
7. Type your new address in the search field and select the correct result.
8. Alternatively, tap Choose on map, drag the pin to your location, and tap Save.
9. Tap Save or Done to confirm.

If you are at your new home, Android also offers a shortcut: tap Use your current location and Maps will detect and fill in the address automatically.

Worth confirming the result before saving, since GPS precision varies indoors.

How to Change Home Address via Android Device Settings

Use this method if the Maps app is giving you trouble or you prefer updating at the Google Account address settings level directly.

1. Open your Android Settings app.
2. Tap Google, then Your profile, then Manage your Google Account.
3. Tap Personal info.
4. Tap Home address.
5. Edit the address field and tap Save.

Both methods update the same underlying record in your Google Account. In practice, most users find the in-app route faster, while the Settings route is more useful when the Maps app itself is not loading correctly.

How to Change Home in Google Maps on iPhone

The process on iOS mirrors Android closely, with one additional option: iPhone lets you pull an address directly from your Contacts list.

How to Edit Home Address Inside Google Maps on iPhone

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap the You tab at the bottom.
3. Tap Labeled under the Saved section.
4. Tap the three-dot icon next to Home.
5. Tap Edit home.
6. Tap the X to clear the existing address.
7. Type the new address and choose the correct result, or use one of these options:

• Choose on map: Drop the pin at your location and tap OK.
• Choose from Contacts: Select an entry from your phone's contacts if the address is already saved there.

8. Tap Done to save.

The "Choose from Contacts" option is iOS-only. It is particularly useful when setting up a home address on a family member's device where the address is already saved as a contact entry.

In practice, most users setting up a child's or partner's device find this option cuts setup time noticeably.

How to Change Home Address in Google Maps on Desktop

The desktop method works through your browser without needing the app installed.

How to Change Home in Google Maps Using the Website

1. Open maps.google.com and sign into your Google Account.
2. Click the search box in the top-left corner.
3. Type Home but do not press Enter.
4. In the dropdown that appears, click Edit next to the Home label.
5. Click into the address field and clear the existing entry.
6. Type your new home address and select the correct result from the suggestions.
7. Click Save.

Update Home Address via Google Account Settings Directly

Go to myaccount.google.com, navigate to Personal info, and update your Home address there.

The change reflects in Google Maps automatically and is the most reliable path for desktop users who do not see an Edit option in the Maps search dropdown.

How to Delete Your Home Address in Google Maps

Sometimes the goal is not to replace the address but to remove the saved home address entirely. Google Account settings provide the most consistent way to do this across all platforms.

On Android:

1. Go to Settings → Google → Manage your Google Account → Personal info.
2. Tap Home address.
3. Tap Remove.

On iPhone:

1. Go to You → Labeled → three-dot icon next to Home → Edit home.
2. Clear the address field and exit, or look for a Remove option depending on your app version.

On Desktop:

1. Go to myaccount.google.com → Personal info → Home address → Remove.

The remove home address option is more consistently accessible through Google Account settings than through the Maps app itself.

Users who try to remove it only through the app sometimes find the option missing depending on the app version installed.

What Changes After You Update Your Home Address

Once the home location in Google Maps is updated, a few things shift automatically. Google Assistant reroutes to the new address for voice commands. Google Search local results adjust. Commute suggestions recalculate.

With over 2 billion monthly users, as reported by CNBC, Google Maps sits at the center of a broader Google ecosystem, and your home address is one of the core data points connecting it all. Keeping it accurate matters for more than just navigation.

What does not update automatically: any Saved trips previously stored in Maps.

These are pinned directions and still reference the old route. To fix this, go to the You tab, open Saved trips, and delete or re-save any trip that used your old home as a start or end point.

You can also update the Home pin icon if needed: You tab → Labeled → three-dot icon next to Home → Change icon → pick from the options → Save.

Platform Quick Reference

Platform	Where to Go	Unique Option
Android (Maps app)	You → Labeled → Edit home	Use current location
Android (Settings)	Settings → Google → Personal info	Account-level edit
iPhone (Maps app)	You → Labeled → Edit home	Choose from Contacts
Desktop (Maps site)	Search "Home" → Edit	Dropdown-based edit
Any device (Account)	myaccount.google.com → Personal info	Most reliable for removal

Troubleshooting Common Problems When Changing Home in Google Maps

Your address does not appear in search results. Try entering just the postcode or ZIP code first, then select the full address from the suggestions.

This often resolves issues with newer streets or less-indexed residential developments. The pin dropped in the wrong location. Zoom in before dropping the pin.

Street-level zoom gives more accurate placement. If it saves incorrectly, repeat the Edit home steps to reposition it.

Home is not showing in the Labeled section. This usually means you are not signed in, or you are signed into a different Google Account than expected.

Check the profile icon in the top-right corner of Maps to confirm which account is active.

Changes are not saving or keep reverting. Check your internet connection. Address changes sync to your Google Account and require a live connection to complete.

If the problem continues, try making the change through myaccount.google.com instead of through the app.

Conclusion

Changing your home in Google Maps takes under a minute. On mobile, go to You → Labeled → Edit home. On desktop, search "Home" at maps.google.com and click Edit.

Since the address is saved at the Google Account level, the change updates across Assistant and Search automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I save two home addresses in Google Maps?

No. Google Maps supports one Home label per account. For a second saved location, create a custom label such as "Home 2" using the Labels feature under your Saved places.

Will changing my home in Google Maps also update Google Assistant?

Yes. The address is stored at the Google Account level, so Google Assistant picks up the change automatically. No separate update is needed in the Assistant app.

Does my home address in Google Maps have to be where I actually live?

No. You can set any mappable location as your home location in Google Maps. There are no restrictions, and Google does not verify the address you enter.

Is my home address visible to other people on Google Maps?

No. Home and work addresses are private by default. Only you can see them when signed into your account. They are not displayed publicly on the map.

Do I need the app to change my home address?

No. You can change your home address using a desktop browser at maps.google.com or directly at myaccount.google.com without installing or opening the Google Maps app.