Affected iPhone users report that a recent update to the Google Home app is causing connected smart lights from various brands to switch back on moments after being turned off, highlighting platform-specific instability.
A bug in the Google Home app on iPhones is causing connected smart lights to switch on again moments after users turn them off, according to reports from affected owners and coverage by Android Authority. The problem appears to have emerged after a recent update, and it is not limited to a single brand of lighting equipment. Users say it is affecting bulbs, dimmers and LED strips from companies including Govee, Philips Hue, Tapo and Kasa, as well as devices connected through hub bridges.
The disruption seems confined to iOS. Reports say the Android app and the Google Home web interface continue to behave normally, which points to a platform-specific fault rather than a wider failure across Google Home services. Some users on Google’s own community forums have described similar problems with grouped lights appearing offline or refusing to respond as a set, with individual devices having to be controlled one by one.
There does not appear to be a universal workaround. Some users say unlinking and relinking devices has helped, while others have resorted to unplugging their smart lights altogether. Google’s support pages for the iPhone version of the app still focus on routine troubleshooting such as checking the app version, confirming Bluetooth is enabled, restarting devices and force-closing the app, but those steps do not directly address the bug reported by users.
The issue arrives during a patchy period for Google Home’s smart home software. TechRadar has reported on other recent problems affecting lights and the broader Home experience, while Android Authority has also documented separate iOS-specific faults in the app’s automation widget. The App Store listing shows Google continues to update the app regularly, but the current bug suggests some of those changes are still introducing instability for users who rely on the platform for basic home lighting control.
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