Setting or changing your Home address in Google Maps makes directions, commute times, and suggestions more accurate. The setting lives in your saved places and can be edited from the app or a web browser.
What you'll need
- A Google account signed in
- The Google Maps app or a web browser
- Your new address
Step by step
- Open Maps and sign inLaunch the Google Maps app or go to the Maps website, and make sure you are signed in to the Google account where you want the address saved.
- Go to your saved placesTap your profile picture or the menu, then look for Settings and an option such as Edit home or work, or open the Saved section and find Labeled places.
- Select HomeChoose the Home entry. If an address is already saved, you will see options to edit or remove it.
- Enter the new addressIf Home already has an address, choose to edit or remove it, then type your new address and select the correct match from the suggestions.
- Save the changeConfirm or save so the new address is stored. Maps will now use it for directions, commute estimates, and Home shortcuts.
Handy tips
- Changes sync across devices signed in to the same Google account, so you only need to update it once.
- You can set a Work address the same way for quicker commute directions.
- If you cannot find the setting, search the app's help for edit home address, since menu labels change between app versions.
Heads up
- Your Home address is private data tied to your account; be cautious about setting it on a shared or public device and sign out when finished.
FAQ
Where is the Home address setting in Google Maps?
It is under your saved or labeled places, reachable from your profile or the menu. Exact wording varies by app version, but look for Home under settings or saved places.
Will changing it update all my devices?
Yes. The Home address is stored with your Google account, so updating it in one place syncs to every device signed in to that account.
Can I remove my Home address entirely?
Yes. Open the Home entry in your saved places and choose to remove it. You can leave it blank or add a different address later.