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TL;DR Some Google Home users are seeing a bug where smart bulbs stay connected but lose color controls, leaving only basic white or warm light options.
The issue appears inconsistent, with reports on Reddit and the Google Nest Community showing affected setups alongside others that work normally.
A community workaround involves re-adding the bulb via its manufacturer app using Matter sharing, which can restore full RGB controls in Google Home in many cases, though there is no official fix yet.
For something that is supposed to simplify your setup, Google Home has been having a rough run with smart lighting lately. After a recent hiccup in which Google Assistant voice commands stopped working, users are now encountering another confusing problem. This time, it is about missing features.
Several Reddit users and Google Nest Community members are reporting that their smart bulbs are still connected and working inside Google Home, but the app no longer shows any color controls. Instead of the usual RGB options or color wheel, they are left with only basic white and yellow lighting. It creates a strange situation where the bulb is technically working, but a core part of its functionality has simply vanished from the interface. At the same time, others say everything is functioning normally on their end. That split makes it clear this is not a full-blown outage but rather an inconsistent glitch affecting certain setups while leaving others untouched.
However, this issue undermines the entire promise of smart lighting. A bulb that cannot switch colors on command still works, but it no longer feels truly smart. Thankfully, there appears to be a workaround that can help restore the missing color controls in many cases.
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