Summary
In Google Maps, update your home address if you just moved. You can identify local companies, restaurants, and activities in the region, as well as the quickest and least congested routes to and from your house. With Google Maps, switching between your high-end and low-end Android phone is a simple process.
Why should you update your home address in Google Maps?
Google Maps often displays outdated residential addresses, which might be inconvenient. Follow the instructions below to change your home address in Google Maps before the program proposes routes to your previous residence.
How to change your home address on Google Maps?
Using the Google Maps app on your phone is the simplest method to change your home address. Android phones are able to access the app. Google Maps for iOS is available for iPhone users to download from the App Store.
- Tap your picture or initials in the upper-right corner.
- Go to Settings > Edit home or work.
- Tap the overflow (⋮) menu next to your current address.
- Select Edit home.
- Tap the X next to your current address in the search bar.
- Enter your new address in the search bar and tap the address suggested by Google.
- Check the information on the screen and tap Done.
Update your home and work addresses from the Google app
Updating your home and work addresses on Google Maps doesn’t need you to go via the settings page. Changes to these information may be made using the Google app. Take the actions listed below:
- Open the Google app on your phone.
- Tap your profile picture in the upper-right corner.
- Select Manage your Google Account.
- Move to the Personal info tab.
- Scroll to Addresses.
- Select your home address.
- Manage your Google account
- Tap Remove to delete the current address.
- Type your new home address, select it, and tap Save.
- Click Done to return to the Personal info menu and update your work address.
How to update your home address in Google Maps on an iPhone or iPad
Users of iPhones and iPads may use the Google Maps app on their smartphones to update their address at home or at work. How to do it is as follows:
- Open Google Maps on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap the profile icon in the upper-left corner.
- Open Settings.
- Tap Edit home or work.
- Slide to the Labeled menu.
- Tap the three-dot icon beside Home and select Edithome.
- Remove your current address and add a new one.
How to update your home address in Google Maps on an iPhone or iPad
Users of iPhones and iPads may use the Google Maps app on their smartphones to update their address at home or at work. How to do it is as follows:
- Open Google Maps on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap the profile icon in the upper-left corner.
- Open Settings.
- Tap Edit home or work.
- Slide to the Labeled menu.
- Tap the three-dot icon beside Home and select Edithome.
- Remove your current address and add a new one.
How to update your home address in Google Maps on your desktop
Updating your address from the Google Maps Android and iOS apps is convenient. You can also make these changes on your laptop or desktop. If you’d rather change your address using a web browser on your desktop computer or laptop, here’s what you’ll do:
- Navigate to Google Maps using your favorite browser.
- Click the hamburger menu located in the upper-left corner.
- elect Saved > Labeled to find your current address.
- Click the X next to your current address to remove it.
- Click Set a home address.
- Type your new address in the search bar.
- Select the address suggested by Google to validate it.
How to change an icon for your home in Google Maps
Default icons for work and home addresses may be generic. Google provides a number of customization choices. This is what you will do:
- Go to Google Maps Settings (check the steps above).
- Select Edit home or work.
- Tap the three-dot menu beside the home and select Change icon.
- Pick another icon from the following menu and tap Save.
Get directions back home in a tap
Updating your address is a quick way to get directions when traveling home or exploring places away from home. If you’re new to the area, download Google Maps for offline use and make it easy to find your way home if you lose internet connectivity.
