Change Google Home Location: Step-by-Step Fix
To change the location for your Google Home or Nest speaker, open the Google Home app, tap your device, open Settings, and edit the Home address under Device information. This article explains the full process, why location matters, and how to fix common issues like wrong weather or commute times.
Why Location Matters on Google Home
Your Google Home uses the address you set in the app to deliver local results: weather forecasts, news, traffic updates, and commute times. It also helps with routines like “Good morning” that read the day’s weather. If you move, travel, or set up a device for a vacation home, an outdated address causes incorrect information.
Note that the device’s location is not the same as your phone’s GPS. The Home app stores a fixed address per device, and that address is used for all queries on that speaker or display. Your phone’s location is used only for “Find my device” or casting, not for the device’s own answers.
How to Change the Location in the Google Home App
- Open the Google Home app on your phone or tablet (iOS or Android).
- Tap the device you want to change (e.g., “Living Room speaker”).
- Tap the gear icon (Settings) in the top right.
- Scroll to Device information and tap Home address.
- Enter the new address or drag the pin on the map to the exact spot.
- Tap Save in the top right.
Repeat for each device that needs a new address. If you have multiple homes set up (e.g., primary and vacation), you can assign the device to a different home entirely: go to Settings > Home and select another home.
What If the App Doesn’t Show a Home Address?
Some older or third-party devices (like those from partner brands) may not have a Home address field. In that case, the device uses the address of the home it belongs to. To change that:
- Tap the home name at the top of the Home app (e.g., “My Home”).
- Tap Home settings.
- Tap Home address and enter the new address.
This updates the address for all devices in that home that don’t have their own override.
Common Problems and Fixes
- Weather still wrong after change: Say “Hey Google, sync my devices” or restart the speaker. Also check that the address is correctly pinned on the map—sometimes the text address is correct but the pin is off.
- Commute times not updating: The commute feature uses your home and work addresses from your Google account, not the device. Update those in Google Maps > Settings > Edit home or work.
- Multiple devices with different addresses: Each device can have its own address. If you want them all the same, change each one individually.
- App won’t save the address: Force-close the app, clear its cache (Android), or update the app to the latest version.
Location vs. Privacy: What Google Actually Uses
Your Google Home does not constantly track your physical location. It uses the stored address only when you ask for location-based information. However, your phone’s location may be used if you say “Where am I?” or “What’s nearby?” on the speaker—that request is sent to Google’s servers with your phone’s approximate location (if you have location history enabled).
If you’re concerned about privacy, you can:
- Delete location history in your Google Account (myactivity.google.com).
- Turn off Web & App Activity for voice queries.
- Use a generic address (like a city center) if you don’t need precise weather.
How to Set Up a New Home or Move a Device
If you’re moving to a new house, you might want to create a new home in the app rather than just changing the address. To create a new home:
- Open the Home app and tap the + icon.
- Tap Create new home and enter the address.
- Follow the prompts to add devices or move existing ones.
To move a device to another home: go to the device’s Settings > Home > select the new home. The device will keep its name but use the new home’s address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Google Home still give the old weather after I changed the address?
Changes can take a few minutes to propagate. Say “Hey Google, sync my devices” or restart the speaker. Also verify the address is saved correctly in the app—sometimes the map pin doesn’t move when you type a new address, so drag it manually.
Can I set a different location for each Google Home device?
Yes. Each device has its own Home address field under Device information. If you don’t set one, it defaults to the home’s address.
Does changing the location affect my Google Assistant routines?
Yes, routines that use weather, traffic, or news will use the new address. For example, a “Good morning” routine that reads the weather will use the device’s address, not your phone’s.
How do I change the location for Google Home on my computer?
You can’t directly edit device addresses from a web browser. You must use the Google Home app on a phone or tablet. However, you can change the home address via the web at home.google.com if you’re signed in, but device-specific addresses require the app.
Why doesn’t my Google Home know my current location when I travel?
The device uses its fixed address, not your phone’s GPS. If you take a Google Home Mini to a hotel, it will still think it’s at home unless you change the address or use the hotel’s Wi-Fi and then ask “Where am I?”—that query may use your phone’s location if you have location services on.
What if I have a Nest Hub with a display? Is it the same process?
Yes, the process is identical for all Google Home and Nest devices, including displays. The address is set in the Google Home app, not on the device itself.
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