Which devices are affected by the Google Home bug?

The issue impacts smart lights, dimmers, and LED strips from manufacturers like Govee, Philips Hue, Tapo, Kasa, and others. Hubs and bridges for device integration are also reported to malfunction.

Why can't I manually turn off the lights?

The Google Home iOS app automatically restarts devices within seconds of manual deactivation, rendering control attempts ineffective.

Is there a temporary workaround?

Users are disconnecting devices from power or severing ties with third-party service accounts. Google has not yet released a fix.

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Bug in Google Home for iOS Spontaneously Activates Smart Lights

August 11, 2026

Photo: Android Authority

Quick answer

A bug in the Google Home iOS app causes smart lights and lighting devices from various brands to activate automatically upon app launch.

iOS users are encountering an unexpected issue in the Google Home app: when the app launches, smart lights and lighting systems activate automatically without any command. The bug affects devices from multiple manufacturers, including popular brands like Govee, Philips Hue, Tapo, and Kasa, as well as hubs for smart device integration.

Manual attempts to turn off the lights fail—the lamps relight within seconds. The issue is exclusive to the iOS version of the app, while Android and web interfaces operate without errors. This creates significant inconvenience for iPhone and iPad owners using Google's ecosystem to manage their smart homes.

Google has not yet released an official fix, so users are resorting to temporary measures: disconnecting devices from power or severing connections with third-party service accounts. The company has been notified of the issue, but patch release dates remain unknown.

Common questions

Which devices are affected by the Google Home bug?: The issue impacts smart lights, dimmers, and LED strips from manufacturers like Govee, Philips Hue, Tapo, Kasa, and others. Hubs and bridges for device integration are also reported to malfunction.
Why can't I manually turn off the lights?: The Google Home iOS app automatically restarts devices within seconds of manual deactivation, rendering control attempts ineffective.
Is there a temporary workaround?: Users are disconnecting devices from power or severing ties with third-party service accounts. Google has not yet released a fix.

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