How to Change Home in Google Maps on Any Device

To change home in Google Maps, open the app, tap You → Saved → Labeled, then tap the three dots next to Home and select Edit home. Enter your new address and save. Takes under a minute on any device.

Quick Answer — How to Change Home in Google Maps

Open Google Maps → tap You (bottom tab) → Saved → Labeled → tap the three dots next to Home → Edit home → type your new address → select it from results → tap Save. This works on both Android and iPhone. For desktop, use the hamburger menu → Saved → Labeled instead.

Before You Begin — What You Need to Know

A few things worth checking before you start.

You Must Be Signed In to Your Google Account

Google Maps ties your home address to your Google Account, not the app itself. If you're browsing without signing in, the Home label won't appear and you won't be able to save anything. Make sure you're logged in before following any steps below.

Setting vs Changing — First-Time Setup and Editing an Existing Address

If you've never set a home address before, the steps are identical — you won't see an existing address to delete, just an empty field to fill in. The "Edit home" option handles both cases.

Your Home Address Is Private — Only You Can See It

What's often overlooked is that your home address in Google Maps is not public. It's tied to your account and visible only to you when signed in. It won't appear on your Google profile or be visible to anyone else using Maps.

Google has consistently reinforced this approach to user privacy — according to TechCrunch, the company has rolled out multiple layers of privacy controls for Maps specifically to give users control over what location data is stored and shared.

All Three Methods — At a Glance

Method	Works On	Steps Required	Syncs Across Google?	Best For
Google Maps App	Android, iPhone	~6 steps	Yes	Most users
Google Maps Desktop	Browser (any OS)	~5 steps	Yes	Desktop-first users
Google Account Settings	Android, Web	~5 steps	Yes, updates Maps	If Maps app isn't working

Method 1 — Change Home Address in the Google Maps App

This is the most direct route and works the same way on both Android and iPhone, with a couple of small platform differences noted below. Google Maps remains the most downloaded mapping app in the United States — data from Statista shows it recorded over 21 million downloads in 2023 alone — which is partly why the saved Home address feature sees such heavy daily use.

On Android

Standard Steps

1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Tap You in the bottom navigation bar.
3. Under the Saved section, tap Labeled.
4. Tap the three dots (⋮) next to Home.
5. Select 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. Tap Save.

Using Your Current Location (Android Only)

If you're physically at your new home address when making this change, Android offers a shortcut. After tapping Edit home and clearing the old address, tap Use your current location. Tap Continue, let Maps find your position, verify the address shown is correct, then tap Save.

Using the Pin-Drop Method

For addresses that don't appear clearly in search results — a new development, a rural property, or a building without a precise listing — the pin-drop method is more reliable.

After tapping Edit home, select Choose on map. The map view opens with a draggable pin.

Pan and zoom until the pin sits on your exact location, then tap Save (or OK depending on your app version). Maps will generate the nearest address for that pin position.

On iPhone

Standard Steps

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap You at the bottom.
3. Tap Labeled under Saved.
4. Tap the three dots next to Home.
5. Select Edit home.
6. Tap the X to remove the existing address.
7. Type your new address and select it from the dropdown.
8. Tap Save.

Choose from Contacts (iPhone Only)

iPhone users get one additional option. If your new home address is already stored in a contact card — your own contact, for example — you can tap Choose from Contacts after clearing the old address, then select the relevant contact. Maps will pull the address directly from there.

Using the Pin-Drop Method

Same as Android. Select Choose on map, position the pin on your location, and save. Useful when your address doesn't surface cleanly in search.

Method 2 — Change Home Address on Google Maps Desktop

The desktop version of Maps has a slightly different layout but follows the same logic.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Go to maps.google.com and sign in.
2. Click the hamburger menu (☰) in the top-left corner.
3. Click Saved.
4. Click Labeled.
5. Click the three dots next to Home.
6. Select Edit home.
7. Type your new address in the search box and select the correct result.
8. Click Save.

Using the Pin-Drop Method on Desktop

After clicking Edit home, click Choose on map if the option appears. Use your mouse to drag the map and position the pin. Click Save once the pin is in the right place. This is particularly useful for desktop users managing a property address that hasn't been indexed precisely yet.

Method 3 — Change Home Address via Google Account Settings

This is the alternate route — useful when the Maps app isn't cooperating, or if you prefer managing addresses from one central place.

When to Use This Method

In practice, most users don't know this route exists. It's worth knowing because Google Account settings store your home and work addresses at the account level, and Maps reads from there. If you're switching devices or reinstalling the app, your address persists here.

Step-by-Step Instructions

On Android:

1. Open your device Settings.
2. Tap Google → Manage your Google Account.
3. Tap Personal info → Home address.
4. Edit the address and tap Save.

On Web (any browser):

1. Go to myaccount.google.com.
2. Click Personal info.
3. Scroll to Home address and click the edit icon.
4. Update the address and save.

Does This Automatically Update Your Home in Google Maps?

Yes. Changes made in Google Account settings sync to Google Maps and other Google services automatically. You don't need to update Maps separately. That said, give the app a moment to reflect the change — a quick restart of Maps usually speeds that up.

What Happens After You Change Your Home Address

Do Your Saved Routes and Trips Update Automatically?

Not entirely. The home address label updates immediately, but any previously saved trips or directions that used your old home address as a destination will still reference the old location. You'll need to re-save those manually.

How to Update Saved Trips to Reflect Your New Home

1. In Google Maps, tap the search bar.
2. Tap Home to auto-populate it as a destination.
3. Change the From field to your frequent starting point (work, school, etc.).
4. Select your transport mode.
5. Tap Save at the bottom.

The updated trip will appear under You → Saved trips.

How to Change the Home Icon (Optional)

If you want to distinguish your home pin visually on the map:

1. Go to You → Labeled.
2. Tap the three dots next to Home.
3. Select Change icon.
4. Pick from the available icons and tap Save.

Troubleshooting — Home Address Not Saving or Updating

Google Maps Is Showing the Wrong Address

This usually happens when the address was set in Google Account settings and Maps hasn't synced yet. Restart the app. If it persists, open Account settings and verify the address saved correctly there.

The Address You Typed Isn't Appearing in Search Results

Try a shorter version of the address — just the street name and city. Alternatively, use the pin-drop method, which bypasses the search index entirely and lets you mark the location manually.

Changes Made in Google Account Aren't Reflecting in Maps

Sign out of the Maps app, then sign back in. This forces a fresh sync with your account data. In most cases this resolves the discrepancy immediately.

App Needs to Be Updated

An outdated version of Google Maps occasionally causes save errors. Check your app store for pending updates — teams commonly report that many address-saving bugs disappear after a version update.

Conclusion

Changing your home in Google Maps takes under a minute through the app, and the steps are nearly identical on Android and iPhone. For desktop users, the process runs through the side menu. If the app route isn't working, your Google Account settings offer a reliable backup that syncs automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add a home address in Google Maps without a Google account?

No. A Google account is required to save a home address in Maps. Without signing in, the Labeled section and Home shortcut are not available.

Will changing my home address in Google Maps update it across all Google services?

If you change it through Google Account settings, yes — it syncs across Maps, Search, and other Google products. Changes made inside the Maps app also reflect in your account.

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

No. Your home address is private and only visible to you when signed in. It does not appear on your public Google profile or to other Maps users.

What if Google Maps keeps reverting to my old home address?

Sign out and back into the app to force a sync. If the issue persists, update the address directly in your Google Account at myaccount.google.com and restart Maps.

Can I remove my home address from Google Maps entirely?

Yes. Go to You → Labeled → three dots next to Home → Edit home, clear the address field, and save without entering a new one. Alternatively, remove it from Google Account → Personal info → Home address → Remove.