Thanks to this method, Google Maps is capable of determining your location up to approximately 20 meters (65 feet), so this is one highly accurate way to figure out where you are. But it’s getting better. Google Maps can also look for your location based on Wi-Fi information.

How does Google know my precise location?

How does Google know my location? Location can come from real-time signals, like your IP address or device location, and also your past activity on Google sites and services, to tailor experiences for your context.

Can Google Maps location be wrong?

When you are travelling from one place to another due to low signal of your mobile network, Google maps may show wrong location. To avoid this and get to know the exact location you must enable the High accuracy mode on your Android phone. Step 1: Go to the “Settings” firstly and then tap on “Location”.

Google automatically tracks where you go with your devices, even if you don’t have a specific Google app open all the time (on iOS, you can opt to only have location services enabled while an app is running; more on that below). Shut this down completely by flipping the switch next to Location History to off.