How to Change Your Home Address on Google Maps (And Why It Might Not Stick)

How to change your home address on Google Maps: open the app, tap You, select Labeled, tap the three-dot menu next to Home, choose Edit home, clear the old address, type the new one, and save. Works on Android and iPhone.

Two Things to Know Before You Change Your Address

Google Maps Uses Two Separate Address Systems

This is the part that trips people up. And it genuinely causes confusion.

Your Google Maps app stores a home address as a saved label under "Labeled places." This is what appears when you tap "Home" for quick directions inside the app.

According to Wikipedia, Google Maps Navigation is a GPS-based system available on both Android and iOS that uses turn-by-turn voice guidance to route users to a destination — and saved addresses like Home are a core part of how that routing is personalized.

Your Google Account stores a completely separate home address, used across Google services like Search, Google Pay, and ad personalization. Changing one does not automatically update the other.

Most people searching how to change their home address on Google Maps want the first one, the label inside the app. That is what the next section covers.

If you also want to update the address tied to your Google Account so it reflects across all of Google, there is a separate section below for that.

In practice, users who have multiple Google accounts on one device often edit the address in the wrong account and then wonder why the change did not stick. Check which account is active before making any edits.

Your Home Address Is Private

Saved home and work addresses are only visible to you when signed in. They do not show up on your public Google profile and are not visible to other Maps users.

How to Change Your Home Address on Google Maps (iPhone and Android)

This is the most common task, and it works the same way on both platforms.

How to Change Your Home Address on Google Maps: Step by Step

1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Tap the You tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Under the Saved section, tap Labeled.
4. Tap the three-dot menu next to Home.
5. Select Edit home.
6. Tap the X next to your current address to clear it.
7. Enter your new address using one of the options below.
8. Tap Save.

Ways to Set Your New Address

You have a few input options at this step. Pick whichever works for your situation.

As reported by TechCrunch, Google Maps now personalizes navigation suggestions using signals from places saved to your account, which makes keeping your home address current more useful than ever.

In practice, the manual search method works reliably for most addresses. The pin-drop option is worth using when your address does not appear cleanly in autocomplete results, such as a newly built property or a rural address with an irregular format.

How to Change Your Home Address in Your Google Account

If you want the change to apply across all Google services, not just the Maps app, you need to update it at the account level.

Users who skip this step often find that Google Search still shows directions from their old home address even after updating Maps.

On Android (via Device Settings)

1. Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Tap Google, then Your profile, then Manage your Google Account.
3. Tap Personal info, then Home address.
4. Enter your new address.
5. Tap Save.

On Desktop or Browser

1. Go to myaccount.google.com.
2. Click Personal info in the left menu.
3. Scroll to Home address and click it.
4. Edit the address.
5. Click Save.

On iPhone (via Browser)

The Google Maps iOS app and iPhone device settings do not offer a direct path to edit the Google Account home address.

Open Safari or Chrome, go to myaccount.google.com, then follow the desktop steps above.

How to Remove Your Home Address on Google Maps

Removing works slightly differently from editing. Here is how to handle it for each system.

Remove from the Google Maps App (iPhone and Android)

1. Open Google Maps and go to the You tab.
2. Tap Labeled.
3. Tap the three-dot menu next to Home.
4. Select Remove.

If your version of the app does not show a Remove option directly, tap Edit home, clear the address field, and save it empty.

Users commonly find this alternative path works when the app has not yet received the latest UI update.

Remove from Your Google Account

1. On Android, go to device Settings, then Google, then Manage your Google Account, then Personal info, then Home address, then tap Remove.
2. On desktop or iPhone browser, go to myaccount.google.com, click Personal info, click Home address, and select Remove.

Troubleshooting: When the Address Change Does Not Work

All three of the most widely referenced guides on this topic skip troubleshooting entirely. These are the situations that come up most often.

The Address Saves in the Wrong Location

Autocomplete occasionally pins an address at the wrong spot, especially for newer properties. Use the "Choose on map" option instead.

Drop the pin manually at the exact location and tap Save. This gives you direct control over where the marker lands.

The Home Address Keeps Reverting

Check which Google Account you are signed into. The home label is tied to a specific account.

If you use more than one Google Account on your device, changes made in one will not carry over to another. Sign in to the correct account before editing.

"Home" Does Not Appear Under Labeled

You have not set a home address yet. In the Labeled section, look for an option that says Add home. Tap it to set one for the first time.

Google Maps Shows a Different Address Than Google Search

This is the two-system issue again. Your Google Maps app label and your Google Account address are independent.

If both need to match your new location, update each one separately using the steps above.

Conclusion

For navigation in the app, update the home label via the You tab in Google Maps. For changes across all Google services, update your address at myaccount.google.com. Most confusion comes from treating these as one system. They are not.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my home address in Google Maps update it across all of Google?

No. The Google Maps label and your Google Account address are separate. Changing one does not change the other. To update across all Google services, go to myaccount.google.com and edit your address under Personal info.

Can other people see my home address on Google Maps?

No. Your saved home and work addresses are private. Only you can see them when signed in. They do not appear on your public Google profile or to other Maps users.

How do I change my home address on Google Maps on a computer?

The Google Maps website does not have a direct home label editor like the mobile app. On desktop, go to myaccount.google.com, click Personal info, and update your Home address from there.

What if I have never set a home address on Google Maps?

Open the app, go to the You tab, tap Labeled, and select Add home. You will be prompted to enter your address for the first time.

Will Google Maps update my home address automatically if I move?

No. Google Maps does not detect when you have moved. You need to update it manually by following the steps in this guide.