Why location accuracy changes
Location results are not always identical
Location services usually combine GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile network data, and estimation methods provided by the browser and operating system. Because of that, the result can vary even when you stay in the same place.
Indoor and outdoor differences
GPS tends to work better outdoors. Indoors, building structures can weaken the signal, so Wi-Fi or nearby network estimates may dominate and show a broader building-level or block-level result.
The effect of device and browser state
Battery-saving mode, an outdated browser, location permission settings, and unstable connectivity can also affect accuracy. For better results, try again with permission enabled and a stable network connection.
How to improve accuracy
- Try again outdoors or near a window when possible.
- Make sure location access is allowed in your browser.
- Check again after a few seconds instead of relying on the first result only.