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There are millions of individual businesses, roads, and points of interest available on Google Maps. But with all these spots highlighted on the map, it can be easy to lose track of the most important location: your house.
That's why Google Maps lets you save a Home location to your account. Your Home will always appear on the map, no matter how zoomed out you are. And when you tap the search bar or start looking for directions, Home will always appear as one of the first suggestions.
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Here's how to set or change your Home on Google Maps, using the mobile app and website.
1. In the Google Maps iPhone or Android app, tap Saved at the bottom-center of the screen.
2. In the menu that appears, tap Labeled. A screen will appear with at least two options: Home and Work.
3. Tap Home to set it, or if you've already got a Home location, tap the three dots next to it and then Edit home.
4. The search bar will appear. Use it to find a new location, tap Choose on map to drop a pin directly onto the map, or (if available) tap Choose from Contacts to select a location you have saved in your contacts.
Advertisement1. Find the location you want to set as your Home address on the map. You can search for it or just click it.
2. In the information panel that opens, scroll down and click Add a label.
3. A text field will appear. Type Home, and then click Home | Set your home address under the text field.
4. Click Set As Home in the pop-up.
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