Maps requires toggling Location Services on MacBook Pro (Intel) running macOS Sequoia

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Maps requires toggling Location Services on MacBook Pro (Intel) running macOS Sequoia

I am using a MacBook Pro (Intel) running macos Sequoia. Very often (but not every time) when I open Maps it doesn't know my location. So I have to go into System Settings and toggle off/on Location Services. My laptop is rarely anywhere other than at home so the location doesn't change.

Why does this keep happening? It's very annoying.

Also, why does it require my password to toggle it OFF (not ON)? I can understand it asking for a password to turn it back on.

Thanks.

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Original Title: MacOS Maps Location Services

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Jan 17, 2026 8:14 AM

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den.thed

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Jan 17, 2026 9:02 AM in response to Scott Kopp

The Wi-Fi connection is lost when the Mac is in full computer sleep mode and/or shutdown.

Then there is a delay in re-connecting to the Wi-fi and re-establishing Location services.

If Map is open during that transition time, then Maps is loosing location at that time.

see > If Maps isn't working on your Apple device - Apple Support

If Maps was left open in the previous session and looses Location, then try closing and re-opening Maps.

If Maps is set to open at Login, remove it from opening at login and manually open and close Maps.

see > Open items automatically when you log in on Mac - Apple Support

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Scott Kopp Author

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Jan 17, 2026 4:27 PM in response to den.thed

This happens loonngg after I've started up the Mac. I never open Maps that soon after startup. It has had plenty of time for Location Services to establish location. Everything else in Maps seems to be working just fine. And it doesn't always lose the location but it happens often enough to be a hassle.

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Answer 3

den.thed

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Jan 17, 2026 5:09 PM in response to Scott Kopp

Hmm... Occasionally when I first open Maps, it has wondered off to some other Location.

But to be honest, I think that is because I left it off of Home when I Quit Maps.

What happens when you click the Location pointer up on the top bar..?

How many Pinned Locations do you have saved in the sidebar..?

How many Routes do you have saved in the sidebar..?

Do you have Home information setup..?

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