How to Add or Change Home and Work Location on Google Maps

Entering addresses manually all the time in places where you need directions too often is quite a hassle. These mainly include the two places we frequent on a daily basis – our homes and our workplaces. Fortunately, Google Maps has a few extra features for ease of use. One such feature allows you to add or change home and work locations on Google Maps, and here’s everything you need to know.

This feature is especially useful when you want to quickly share your home location with many friends. Also, at one point when we moved house, it was pretty easy to change the saved home location as well. As you read this article, you’ll learn how to do all of this on Google Maps on Android, iPhone, and the web. Let’s get started.

How to set home and work locations on Google Maps

Here’s how you can set your home or work location on Google Maps. After you do this, whenever you search for ‘Home’ on Google Maps, it will show you the set location. As mentioned earlier, it’s also easier to share it with everyone.

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app.

Step 2: Click on the Saved tab on the bottom toolbar. If you are on the web, you can access the saved tab by clicking the hamburger menu in the top right corner -> Your Places.

Step 3: Select Labeled in the new window.

Step 4: You have options to choose between home and work locations. Click home.

Step 5: Search for your address and select the correct address from the search results.

But if your address can’t be searched and you have to manually align the pin on the map, don’t worry. You can set your own home location on Google Maps by selecting a pin on the map.

Step 6: Tap “Select on map” after choosing to set home location.

Step 7: Place the pin on the map and tap OK.

Once done, repeat the steps above to set the work location. That’s how to set home and work locations on Google Maps. In the next part of the article, let’s see how we can edit and change it on Google Maps.

How to edit your home or work address on Google Maps

If you change home or work and want to change the corresponding location on Google Maps, follow the steps below.

We’ve already shown you how to edit your home location, but the process remains the same for changing your work location, except you need to select your work location instead of your home.

Note: Web addresses cannot be edited. You can just remove the address and add it again. In that case, move on to the next title in this article.

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app.

Step 2: Click the Saved tab in the bottom toolbar.

Step 3: Click Labeled in the new window.

Step 4: Click the three-dot icon next to your home or work location.

Step 5: Select Edit Home Page.

Step 6: You will now have the option to choose your home address. You can enter a new address or select a similar address from the map.

How to remove a home or work address from Google Maps i

We’ve already shown you how to remove your home location, but the process for removing your work address from Google Maps is the same, except you need to select your work location instead of your home.

By removing the address on the web version of Google Maps, you can add a new address for your home/work.

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app.

Step 2: Click the Saved tab in the bottom toolbar. If you are on the web, you can access the saved tab by clicking the hamburger menu in the top right corner -> Your Places.

Step 3: Click Labeled in the new window.

Step 4: Tap the three-dot icon next to the home location.

Step 5: Select the option Delete homepage.

Your home address will now be removed from your Google Maps saved locations. Repeat the steps to change the work address. That’s it!

Before we end this article, let’s move on to the next section to find out one cool thing you can do on Google Maps!

How to change icons for home and work locations in Google Maps

Google Maps has added some fun elements to its app to keep it from getting boring. After you set your home or work location on Google Maps, you can choose an icon for that location and it will be displayed on Google Maps for you!

We’ve covered the process for changing the icon for your home location, but it should stay the same for your work location – except you need to select ‘Work’ whenever necessary.

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app.

Step 2: Click on the Saved tab on the bottom toolbar.

Step 3: Select Labeled.

Step 4: Tap the three-dot icon next to Home.

Step 5: Select the Change icon.

Step 6: Select the desired icon and click Save.

That’s it, now your home or work location will have a fancy new icon.

However, if you have problems while booking your home or work location or are unable to do so, don’t despair. You can refer to some tips below.

Why can’t you set your home or work location on Google Maps

Here are a few things you need to consider if you get stuck in the process.

• Make sure to have a good internet connection during this process. So make sure you’re on a cellular or Wi-Fi network that’s working and has good endurance.

• Be sure to sign in to your Google Account or select an existing one before you begin the process. You can’t set a home or work address without signing in to Google Maps with your Google Account.

• If you’re entering your address, make sure there are no typos that lead to mistakes, if not no search results at all.

• Update the Google Maps app if you are using an outdated version. New versions may have fixed some bugs, so you might be able to solve the problem.

Tip: If Google Maps refuses to open or keeps crashing, here’s how to fix Google Maps not working on iPhone and Android.

FAQ about saving location in Google Maps

1. Can you put multiple home and work locations on Google Maps?

You can only enter a home and a work location on Google Maps.

2. Can you enter home location for other apps from Google Maps?

Currently, there is no way to use your work or home location set on Google Maps to use for services on other apps.

3. How do I share my work location on WhatsApp?

You can tap your Work Location on Google Maps to find options for sharing that location in a WhatsApp chat.

Save home and work locations on Google Maps easily

We hope this article helped you save your home and work locations on Google Maps and easily refer to them when needed. Using these options makes it quite convenient to navigate and share our home and work locations. We certainly hope this also makes a difference in your use of Google Maps. Alternatively, you can also set your business hours in Google Calendar.

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