How to Change Home Location on Google Maps (Android, iPhone, and Desktop)

Knowing how to change home location on Google Maps is useful any time you move, work remotely, or simply need more accurate navigation shortcuts.

Your home address is stored in your Google Account, not just the app, so any update you make automatically carries over to every device where you're signed in.

Two Ways to Change Your Home Address

How to Change Home Location on Google Maps: Choosing the Right Method

Most people don't realise there are two distinct paths to do this. You can either edit it directly inside the Google Maps app using the "Saved places" section, or go through your Google Account settings at myaccount.google.com. Both update the same address.

The account settings route is slightly more reliable if you use Maps across multiple devices, since it syncs immediately.

Method	Where You Do It	Best For
In-app (Saved places)	Google Maps app	Quick edits on one device
Google Account settings	myaccount.google.com or device Settings	Multi-device users; most reliable

How to Change Home Location on Google Maps on Android

Using the Google Maps App

This is the quickest route for most Android users.

1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Tap Saved at the bottom of the screen.
3. Under "Labeled," tap Home.
4. Tap Edit home.
5. Type your new address and select it from the suggestions.
6. Tap Save.

Using Android Device Settings

If the in-app method doesn't work, or if you want the change to sync across all your Google services, use this path instead.

1. Open your phone's 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 and tap Save.

In practice, users who manage Google Maps on both a phone and a tablet find this second method more consistent, since the update pushes to all signed-in devices at once.

How to Change Home Location on Google Maps on iPhone

Using the Google Maps App (iOS)

The steps on the iPhone are nearly identical to Android, though the bottom navigation bar looks slightly different.

1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Tap Saved at the bottom.
3. Under "Labeled," tap Home.
4. Tap Edit home.
5. Enter your new address and select it.
6. Tap Save.

Using Your Google Account via Browser

If you prefer not to dig through the app, or the label isn't showing up:

1. Open Safari or any browser on your iPhone.
2. Go to myaccount.google.com.
3. Sign in if prompted.
4. Tap Personal info.
5. Tap Home address.
6. Edit and tap Save.

How to Change Home Location on Google Maps on Desktop

Using Google Maps in a Browser

1. Go to maps.google.com in your browser.
2. Click the three-line menu (top left).
3. Click Your places.
4. Click the Labeled tab.
5. Find Home and click the three-dot menu next to it.
6. Click Edit home and enter your new address.
7. Click Save.

Using Your Google Account Directly

1. Go to myaccount.google.com.
2. Click Personal info from the left sidebar.
3. Click Home address.
4. Update the address and click Save.

What's often overlooked is that the Google Account route also controls how your address appears across other Google products, like search result personalisation and commute suggestions in Calendar.

So if you've moved recently, updating it here covers more than just Maps.

How to Remove Your Home Address on Google Maps

Remove on Android

1. Open your phone's Settings app.
2. Go to Google, then Manage your Google Account, then Personal info.
3. Tap Home address.
4. Tap Remove.

Remove on iPhone

1. Open a browser and go to myaccount.google.com.
2. Tap Personal info, then Home address.
3. Tap Remove.

Alternatively, in the Maps app: tap Saved, tap Home under Labeled, tap Edit home, clear the address field, and save.

Remove on Desktop

1. Go to myaccount.google.com.
2. Click Personal info, then Home address.
3. Click Remove.

Once removed, Google Maps will no longer offer "Home" as a navigation shortcut, and location-based suggestions tied to your home area will stop appearing.

Worth noting: as data from Wikipedia confirms, a Google Account is a unified sign-in system, meaning your home and work addresses sit privately in your account — not on a public profile — and are accessible only to you.

What Changes After You Update Your Home Location

A few things shift immediately after you save a new home address:

• The "Home" shortcut in Google Maps navigation points to the new address.
• Nearby search suggestions and local results adjust to reflect the updated location.
• The change applies across all devices signed into the same Google Account, usually within a few minutes.
• Your billing address, shipping address, and other Google service addresses are stored separately and are not affected.

Interestingly, some users notice that commute time estimates also update after saving a new home address.

According to TechCrunch, Google Maps uses your saved home and work addresses to power its Commute tab, which provides real-time traffic estimates and alternate routes for your daily trip.

Troubleshooting: Home Location Not Updating on Google Maps

The old address is still showing after saving

Force-close the Maps app and reopen it. Also check that you're signed into the correct Google Account. If you have multiple Google accounts on your device, the home address you edited may belong to a different one.

The "Home" label is missing from your saved places

This happens when no home address has ever been set. To add one for the first time, tap Saved in the Maps app, look under the Labeled section, and tap Home if it appears, or use the Google Account settings route at myaccount.google.com to set it there first.

Changes on one device aren't showing on another

Make sure both devices are signed into the same Google Account. If they are, give it a few minutes. A poor internet connection on one device can delay the sync.

Conclusion

To change your home location on Google Maps, use either the Saved places section inside the app or update it through myaccount.google.com.

Both methods work across Android, iPhone, and desktop. The address is private, editable at any time, and syncs automatically across signed-in devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set a home location on Google Maps without a Google Account?

No. A Google Account is required to save a home label in Google Maps. Without one, you can search for addresses and get directions, but the app won't store a permanent "Home" location.

Is my home address on Google Maps visible to others?

No. Your home and work addresses are private to your Google Account. They are not shown publicly and are not visible to other Maps users or anyone viewing your profile.

Can I have more than one home address saved?

No. Google Maps allows only one saved "Home" label per Google Account. If you split time between two locations, you can save the second one as a custom label under your saved places.

Why does Google Maps keep reverting to my old home address?

This usually means you're signed into multiple Google Accounts and editing the address on the wrong one. Check which account is active in the Maps app and update the address there.

Does changing my home address on Google Maps affect Google Assistant?

Yes. Google Assistant pulls location data from the same Google Account. After you update your home address, Assistant's responses to commute questions, home-based reminders, and similar queries will reflect the new address.