How Can I View My Home From a Satellite?

Get a satellite view of your home.

Satellite images have been around for decades but have only become available to the public recently. Sites like Google and Yahoo! have made use of these images in their maps programs to give travelers a more realistic view of their destinations. For some people, it is fascinating to see their home from a satellite. Several websites and programs give users the option to view their homes from a satellite.

Instructions

1. Go to Yahoo! Maps. Type your address in the "A" box and hit "Enter" on your keyboard. Click on "Satellite" on the map. You will see the satellite view of your home. Click the "+" button to zoom in.

2. Go to Google Maps. Enter your address in the box at the top and click "Search Maps." Click the "Satellite" button on the map window. Use the up arrow on the navigation to zoom in.

3. Download and install Google Earth. The free version gives you a clearer view of your home than the website. Go to the website and click on "Agree and Download." Double click the downloaded file to start the installation wizard. Click "Run" when asked what you want to do with the file. Wait for the installation process to complete. Open Google Earth by double-clicking the icon from the desktop. On the "Fly To" tab, type in your address and hit the "Enter" key on your keyboard. Google Earth shows a satellite view of your home. Use the controls to zoom in.

References

• Google Earth Help: Searching for Locations and Businesses

Resources

• Google Earth: Download
• Google: Maps
• Yahoo!: Maps