Google Home’s RGB lighting controls should be back to normal now
Source: Android Authority
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
TL;DR
- In April, some Google Home users lost the ability to change the color of their RGB smart lights.
- The Home app still allowed on/off and dimming, but not color selection.
- Google has confirmed the issue is now resolved.
The Problem
Last month, users reported an annoying bug where the Google Home app displayed only on/off and dimming controls for RGB smart bulbs, with no options to adjust the hue. The issue was inconsistent: some users experienced it, while others saw no change in functionality. Affected users saw only a limited set of white shades instead of the full color palette.
Unofficial Workaround
The temporary fix required users to open each bulb’s companion app and adjust settings there, effectively bypassing the unified control that Google Home aims to provide. This was cumbersome and contrary to the purpose of a single smart‑home hub.
Official Fix
In a Reddit comment posted by the GoogleNestCommunity account, Google confirmed that the bug had been fixed. The recommendation for anyone still missing RGB controls is to restart the Google Home app. No further reports of the issue have appeared in the thread, suggesting the fix is holding.
Current Status
- The author’s own devices now show full color control in Google Home.
- No widespread reports of the problem persisting.
Discussion
Do you control smart lighting with Google Home? Have you ever lost access to RGB controls? Share your experience in the comments.