{"id":1686,"date":"2026-07-23T07:35:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T07:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snapchatplanets.net\/how-to-change-home-location-on-google-maps\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T07:35:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T07:35:04","slug":"how-to-change-home-location-on-google-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snapchatplanets.net\/fr\/how-to-change-home-location-on-google-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Home Location on Google Maps: Full Walkthrough"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><html><body><\/p>\n<p><span>Here&#39;s how to change home location on Google Maps: open the app, tap Saved &gt; Labeled &gt; Home, then enter your new address and save. You can also do this from a browser or through your Google Account settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='h.6tn59b3bikjq'><span>Quick Answer: How to Change Home Location on Google Maps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>The fastest route is inside the app: Saved &rarr; Labeled &rarr; Home &rarr; edit address &rarr; Save. It works the same on Android and iPhone, and syncs to every device on that account within minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='h.bdgoxrxhzm3m'><span>How to Change Home Location on Google Maps (Mobile App)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>On Android or iPhone, the steps are the same: tap Saved, then Labeled, then Home. Clear the old address, type the new one, and tap Save. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>According to<\/span><span><a href='https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Google_Maps'>&nbsp;Wikipedia<\/a><\/span><span>, saved places like this are tied to whichever Google Account is signed in, which is why the label carries over instead of resetting each time you open the app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&nbsp;If it&#39;s not resolving correctly common with rural addresses or shared buildings tap Choose on map instead and drag the pin onto your building directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='h.1gxo9ls095iy'><span>How to Change Home Location on Google Maps (Desktop\/Browser)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Sign in to Google Maps in a browser, open the menu icon, click Saved, then find Home under the Labeled tab. Use the three-dot menu to reset the address, type the new one, and save.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Also Read:<\/span><span><a href='https:\/\/snapchatplanets.net\/fr\/snapchat-story-downloader\/'>&nbsp;snapchat story download by username<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='h.831208k6krse'><span>How to Change Home Location via Google Account Settings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>A second method skips Maps entirely: Settings &rarr; Google &rarr; Manage your Google Account &rarr; Personal info &rarr; Home address. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This edits the same data, since home and work addresses live at the account level, not just inside Maps. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As reported by<\/span><span><a href='https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2018\/10\/01\/google-maps-adds-commute-tab-and-music-controls\/'>&nbsp;TechCrunch<\/a><\/span><span>, setting up a home and work address is also what unlocks commute-related features like ETA and route comparisons for the morning and evening trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Also Read:<\/span><span><a href='https:\/\/snapchatplanets.net\/fr\/what-does-idm-mean-on-snapchat\/'>&nbsp;idm in text<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='h.jwno41gd5v12'><span>How to Add a Home Location on Google Maps (If You Haven&#39;t Set One Yet)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Adding uses the same menu. If no home address exists yet, the Home label under Saved &gt; Labeled shows an &quot;add&quot; option instead of &quot;edit&quot; enter your address and save.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='h.6ztojdqtjxjh'><span>What Happens After You Change Your Home Location<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>The update applies across every device on that account automatically, and doesn&#39;t erase past searches or routes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>But going forward, anything using the &quot;Home&quot; shortcut quick directions, voice commands points to the new address immediately. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Home and work addresses stay private by default; that&#39;s separate from a &quot;profile address,&quot; which is only visible to others if you&#39;ve added one to a public Google profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Also Read:<\/span><span><a href='https:\/\/snapchatplanets.net\/fr\/how-to-know-if-someone-has-snapchat-plus\/'>&nbsp;can you see if someone has snapchat plus<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='h.ay8ve2yecm2o'><span>Troubleshooting: Home Location Not Saving or Updating<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Saves usually fail due to a dropped connection, an outdated app, or the wrong signed-in account. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Confirm the account, update the app, and retry. If it still won&#39;t stick, remove the existing Home label and add it fresh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Also Read:<\/span><span><a href='https:\/\/snapchatplanets.net\/fr\/can-you-see-who-rewatched-your-story-on-snapchat\/'>&nbsp;can you see who rewatched your snap story<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td colspan='1' rowspan='1'>\n<p><span>Method<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan='1' rowspan='1'>\n<p><span>Where It&#39;s Done<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan='1' rowspan='1'>\n<p><span>Best For<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan='1' rowspan='1'>\n<p><span>Mobile App<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan='1' rowspan='1'>\n<p><span>Android \/ iOS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan='1' rowspan='1'>\n<p><span>Quickest everyday updates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan='1' rowspan='1'>\n<p><span>Desktop Browser<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan='1' rowspan='1'>\n<p><span>Google Maps website<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan='1' rowspan='1'>\n<p><span>Users already on a computer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan='1' rowspan='1'>\n<p><span>Google Account Settings<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan='1' rowspan='1'>\n<p><span>Account-level settings<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan='1' rowspan='1'>\n<p><span>Managing address with other privacy settings<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id='h.2sayxxhcatpq'><span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Changing your home location on Google Maps takes under a minute via Saved &gt; Labeled &gt; Home, on mobile, desktop, or account settings. The update syncs automatically, and your address stays private unless added to a public profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='h.94nrcut7r2rx'><span>Questions fr\u00e9quemment pos\u00e9es<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id='h.76pampa8vd3g'><span>How to Change Home Location on Google Maps: Can I Save More Than One?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>No. Google Maps supports one Home label per account. Save additional frequent addresses as custom labeled places instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='h.34oztrh5sgb9'><span>Does changing it on mobile update desktop automatically?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>Yes. Home and work addresses are tied to your Google Account, not the device, so changes appear everywhere you&#39;re signed in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='h.hss9iaa5ln37'><span>Can someone else see my home address in Google Maps?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>No, not by default. Home and work addresses are private unless separately added as a public profile address.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='h.4upe1tn0pl7e'><span>What&#39;s the difference between changing and adding a home address?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>Same menu, different label: &quot;Add&quot; appears if none exists yet; &quot;change&quot; or &quot;edit&quot; appears once one is saved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='h.73o68cuiyqhj'><span>Why isn&#39;t my new home address saving?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>Usually a connectivity issue, outdated app, or wrong account. Removing and re-adding the Home label often fixes it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#39;s how to change home location on Google Maps: open the app, tap Saved &gt; Labeled &gt; Home, then enter your new address and save. You can also do this from a browser or through your Google Account settings. 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