Google Home is stripping RGB color controls from smart bulbs, but this workaround can bring it back
Some Google Home users are experiencing a bug that removes RGB color controls from compatible smart bulbs, leaving only basic white or warm light options despite the bulbs remaining connected. The issue appears inconsistent, affecting some users while others report no problems. A community-discovered workaround involves re-sharing the bulb from its manufacturer app via Matter, which can restore full color controls in Google Home. There is currently no official fix from Google.
- ▪Google Home is inconsistently removing RGB color controls from smart bulbs, limiting them to basic white or warm lighting options.
- ▪The issue does not affect all users, suggesting it is a selective glitch rather than a widespread outage.
- ▪A workaround involves re-adding the bulb through its manufacturer's app using Matter sharing to restore full color functionality.
- ▪The fix relies on the bulb re-synchronizing its full feature set, including RGB support, with Google Home.
- ▪Google has not yet released an official response or patch for the issue.
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