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TL;DR Some Google Home users say devices are being randomly removed from their homes without them making any changes.
Multiple Reddit commenters report the same issue, with several saying the affected devices are linked through SmartLife. Many of the missing devices remain as “linked to your account” but not assigned.
Google is investigating the issue.
Update, March 12, 2026 (07:40 AM ET): Google has acknowledged the issue of devices being randomly removed and re-added.
Original article, March 12, 2026 (02:05 PM ET): Smart homes promise convenience, and that’s what they tend to deliver right up to the point at which things go awry. Google Home users have been experiencing more than their fair share of issues in recent months, and according to a Reddit thread gaining traction, some say that devices are suddenly disappearing from their homes without them touching anything.
Are you sticking with Google Home or have you moved to another smart home platform? 957 votes Yes, Google Home all the way. I love it. 27 % I'm still with Google, but I'm considering switching. 47 % I use Google Home, but it's not my main smart home platform anymore. 16 % No, I completely left Google Home for another platform (tell us in the comments). 10 %
In a post on the r/googlehome subreddit, the original poster says several lights were unexpectedly removed from their Home, and the issue has occurred twice in about 48 hours. The user shared a screenshot showing Google Home notifications stating that various lights had been removed, even though the user says they never made the change.
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