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Here’s how to save your home address in Google Maps

Nov 28, 2019, 08:28 IST
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Google Maps has made its easier to navigate, whether you are in your own city or a new city. You no longer have to worry about remembering getting lost or remembering the exact route to and from your destination.

There are several features within Google Maps that are designed to improve the user experience and make it easier for users to navigate. One such feature is the ability to add your home address to the app, allowing you to quickly navigate to your home from anywhere.

How to add your home address in Google Maps

Adding your home address to Google Maps is quite simple. Just follow the below steps and you will be done in no time.

  • To begin, open Google Maps on your device and click on the Menu button on the top left corner. Then, click on ‘Your Places’.
  • Now click on ‘Set home address’.
  • Now, you have the option to enter your home address in the search bar.
  • You can also select the option to choose your location on map and allow the app to detect your location.
  • Once you have selected your location, click on ‘save’ to save your home address.
How to change your home address in Google Maps
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If you have already saved a home address and now wish to change it, the process is quite similar.

  • Open Google Maps on your device and click on the Menu button on the top left corner. Then, click on ‘Your Places’.
  • Now, click on the More button next to ‘Home’.
  • Now, click on ‘Edit home’.
  • Now, select and the desired location and click on save.
How to get directions to your home

Once you have set your home address in Google Maps, you can use it to quickly navigate from any location to your home.

  • Open Google Maps on your device and at the bottom right corner, click on the ‘Go’ button.
  • Now, click on ‘Home’ to get directions to your home.
  • You can now click on ‘Start’ or select a different mode of transportation as per your requirement.
In addition to saving your home address, you can also save your work address in Google Maps. You can follow the same steps to save your work address in Google Maps, allowing you to get directions to your workplace with a click.
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