How to Add Home and Work on Google Maps

Setting your home and work addresses in Google Maps lets you get directions, check traffic, and share your location with a single tap. You only need a Google account and the Google Maps app on your phone or access to the website in a browser. This guide walks you through both methods, plus how to edit or remove them later.

What You’ll Need

• A Google account (you’re already signed in to Maps with it)
• The Google Maps app on Android or iOS, or a web browser on your computer
• Your actual home and work addresses (or the places you want to label)

Step-by-Step

On the Google Maps App (Android or iOS)

1. Open the Google Maps app on your phone or tablet.
2. Tap your profile picture or initial in the top-right corner of the search bar.
3. In the menu that appears, tap Settings.
4. Scroll down and tap Edit home or work.
5. You’ll see two fields: Home and Work. Tap the one you want to set (e.g., Home).
6. Type your address in the search box, or tap the map pin to drop it on the exact location. You can also choose from suggested addresses below the search bar.
7. When the correct address appears, tap Save (or the checkmark icon on some devices).
8. Repeat for the other label (Work) if you haven’t set it yet.

On the Google Maps Website (Computer)

1. Go to maps.google.com in your browser and make sure you’re signed in.
2. Click the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-left corner.
3. Click Your places.
4. Click the Labeled tab.
5. Next to Home or Work, click Add (or the pencil icon to edit).
6. Type the address in the search box that appears, or click on the map to drop a pin.
7. Click Save.

Quick Alternative: Search Directly

1. In the Maps app or website, type home or work in the search bar (without quotes).
2. If you haven’t set them yet, Maps will show a prompt like “Set home location” or “Set work location.”
3. Tap or click that prompt, then enter the address and save.

Common Mistakes

• Typing the address instead of selecting it from suggestions. Always pick the address from the dropdown that appears as you type. This ensures the correct, complete address is saved, not just a partial one.
• Setting the pin on the wrong spot. If you drop a pin manually, zoom in to make sure it’s on the right building or house, not the middle of a block or a nearby street.
• Forgetting to save. After entering the address, you must tap Save or the checkmark. If you just back out, the address won’t be stored.
• Using the wrong Google account. If you have multiple Google accounts, make sure you’re signed in to the one you use for navigation. Home and work are tied to a specific account.
• Setting work and home to the same address. That’s fine if you work from home, but it can confuse voice commands like “Navigate home.”

Tips

• Use voice commands. Once set, you can say “Hey Google, navigate home” or “Take me to work” while driving, and Maps will start turn-by-turn directions.
• Set them in Google Search. You can also say “OK Google, set my home address” and then type or speak the address. It will save to Maps automatically.
• Edit anytime. If you move or change jobs, update the address using the same steps. The old one is replaced, not added as a second home or work.
• Use them for commute info. With home and work set, you can ask for “commute to work” and Maps will show current traffic and travel time.
• Share your location easily. When sharing your live location, you can say “Share my location for the next hour” and Maps will use your home/work labels to describe where you are.

Troubleshooting

I don’t see the “Edit home or work” option

Make sure you’re signed in to your Google account. If you’re signed in and still don’t see it, update the Google Maps app to the latest version. On the website, check that you’re on the Labeled tab under Your places.

My address isn’t found when I type it

Try typing just the street number and name, then the city. If that doesn’t work, zoom in on the map and drop a pin at the exact location. You can also use the plus code (a short code like 8FVC9M+QH) if the address is very remote.

I saved the wrong address

Go back to Edit home or work (or Labeled tab on the web) and tap the pencil icon next to the wrong label. Then search for the correct address and save again. The old one is overwritten.

Home and work don’t appear in search suggestions

This can happen if you haven’t set them yet, or if you’re signed in to a different account. Check the account you’re using by tapping your profile picture. If you’ve set them but they still don’t show, try closing and reopening the app.

Voice commands don’t work

Voice commands require the Google Assistant or Google app to be set up. On Android, make sure “Hey Google” is enabled. On iPhone, you may need to use the Google Assistant app. Also, make sure you’re signed in to the same Google account in both Maps and the Assistant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have more than one home or work address?

No, Google Maps only allows one address labeled “Home” and one labeled “Work.” However, you can create custom labels for other frequent places, like “Gym” or “School,” by adding them as labeled places in Your places.

Will my home and work addresses be visible to others?

No. Your saved home and work addresses are private and only visible to you when you’re signed in to your Google account. They are not shared publicly, and they don’t appear on your public profile.

Can I set home and work on Google Maps without a Google account?

No, you need a Google account to save labeled places. If you use Maps without signing in, you can navigate to an address, but it won’t be saved as “Home” or “Work.”

Do home and work sync across all my devices?

Yes, as long as you’re signed in to the same Google account on your phone, tablet, and computer, the labels will sync automatically. You only need to set them once.

Can I use home and work for public transit or walking directions?

Absolutely. When you ask for directions to “home” or “work,” you can choose your mode of transport—driving, transit, walking, cycling, or rideshare—and Maps will use the saved address accordingly.

What if I work from home and want to remove the Work label?

You can delete the Work label entirely. Go to Edit home or work, tap the three-dot menu next to Work, and choose Remove. The label will disappear, but your Home stays.

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