Overview
- A Reddit post on r/googlehome described iOS users seeing connected lights switch on simply by opening the Google Home app, and several other users reported the same behavior.
- The issue appears to hit devices from multiple makers, including Govee, Philips Hue, Tapo and Kasa, and also affects setups that connect through hub bridges.
- Users say the problem is limited to the iOS app while the Android app and Google Home web interface continue to control lights normally.
- No single reliable workaround has emerged, and attempts such as unlinking accounts, force‑quitting the app or unplugging lights produced inconsistent results.
- Google has not publicly acknowledged or patched the problem, so affected households should expect the issue to persist until an official update explains the cause and restores normal control.