Buzz
Simple steps to update your address on Google across various devices
Google relies on your current location or address to deliver more relevant search results. It tailors results based on your location, ensuring they are more suitable to your current whereabouts. Searching for a restaurant in Los Angeles will yield different results than searching for one in Tokyo. Google determines your location based on factors such as your IP address, Wi-Fi connection, or Location History.
Essential Information
- Access the Google app or Google Maps app and navigate to 'My Stuff/Places' to update your address.
- If you're using a web browser, select 'Use precise location' at the bottom of any Google page to set it to your current location.
Steps to Follow
Updating Your Address on Google App for iOS
Open Google. Locate and open the Google app on your iOS device. It's identifiable by the app icon featuring the letter “g”. Simply tap on it to launch the app.
Access My stuff. Tap on your profile picture located at the top left corner of the home screen. This will prompt the Settings window to appear.
- If Google Now is disabled, toggle it on by tapping on it. Google Now must be activated to modify your addresses. Once activated, tap on “My stuff.”
- If Google Now is already enabled, proceed to tap on “My stuff.”
Modify your address. Within the “My stuff” window, tap on “Places.” Here, you'll find fields for Home and Work. Tap on each field to input your respective home and work addresses.
Save changes. Tap on the “Done” button located at the top right corner of the window to save your changes. This action will also close the menu and return you to the Google home screen.
Updating Location in the Google App on Android
Launch Google. Locate and open the Google app on your Android device. Look for the app icon featuring the Google logo or the letter “g,” then tap to open.
Access the app menu. Tap the button with three horizontal bars located at the top left corner to open the app menu.
Navigate to Places. From the app menu, select “Customize” and then tap on “Places.”
Modify address. Within the Places window, you’ll find fields for Home and Work. Tap on each field to input your respective home and work addresses.
Save changes. Tap the “Done” button located at the top right corner of the window to save. This action will also close the menu and return you to the Google home screen.
Updating Location on a Web Browser
Launch your web browser. Open any web browser on your computer. Your location or address is not tied to any specific web browser.
Perform a Google search. Visit Google and conduct a search. Enter a search term or phrase in the search box located in the middle of the page.
Verify your location. On the search results page, scroll to the bottom. The location or address utilized by Google for your search is displayed below the Google navigation pages.
Adjust your location or address. Next to your current location, select “Use precise location” or “Update location” to automatically refine your search results based on your actual whereabouts. Google will then utilize this updated location for all subsequent searches during your current session.
