Your Google account stores a lot of personal information for several reasons. Your home, work, or school addresses can be used by Google Maps, Google Home, and other services to provide detailed information based on where you live, making commuting easier. The Google Home app, for example, gives you more accurate weather information when you ask yourhigh-end Google Home speakerabout it.
If you recently moved homes or changed work, update your address on Google to keep getting relevant information from the services that require your address. This article shows how to change your home address on Google or add it to your account if you haven’t previously done so.
How to change your home or work address on Google
We show you how to change your address on any device.
Change your home or work address on Android
On your Android phone or tablet:
Change your home or work address on a computer
On your PC:
Change your home or work address on an iPhone
On your iPhone or iPad:
Your home and work addresses are only accessible to you. If you want a public address on your Google Account, tapOther addressesunder the address tab and selectAnyoneunder the option to choose who can see your address.
How to change your home or work address in Google Maps
You can also update your home or work address from the Google Maps application on your phone. We have a detailed guide onchanging your address through Maps, but here’s a summary of the process:
How to remove your home or work address from Google
You can remove your address from Google entirely, whether on your Android phone, iOS device, or PC.
Remove your home or work address on Android
On your Android device:
Remove your home or work address on a computer
On your laptop:
Remove your home or work address on an iPhone
On your iOS device:
How to pin directions to your home or work
you may pin your home or work route in the Google Maps application for faster access. Here’s how:
To find your pinned trips, with their estimated arrival time and traffic information, open Google Maps and tap theGotab on the bottom bar.
While these screenshots were taken on Android, the process is the same in the iOS application.
How to select an icon for your home or work
You can add icons to your home and work addresses to make them easier to spot. The process is simple and can be done via the Maps app on both Android and iOS. Here’s how:
Managing Your Addresses on Google
Changing your home and work addresses on Google is a straightforward process. Follow the steps outlined in this article, and you’ll be good. However, Maps goes beyond managing your address. you’re able to alsofind coordinates to your locationorshare your real-time location and directions.
