{
  "id": 12664031,
  "title": "Google Home update fixes broken smart light color control",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/google-home-update-fixes-broken-smart-light-color-control",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-07T16:16:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/10/07/google-home-fixes-color-smart-light-bug/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A bug in Google Home is affecting color LED bulbs, causing them to fail in their intended function. Users have reported that Google Home is unable to adjust the color on smart bulbs from various brands, including Philips Hue, Tuya, and Lumiman. The problem impacts both voice commands and app controls, which are typically more dependable than other methods. Google acknowledged the issue on a Reddit thread, stating that a fix is currently being rolled out. One user who had posted about their experience claimed that the voice commands and app controls were now reliably controlling the bulb color. Google first mentioned it was working on a fix a day after the problem was reported, and the update was promptly released. This rapid response is likely well-received since the bug compromised a crucial feature for Google Home and smart bulb manufacturers alike. It's possible that the color control issue remained unresolved while Google worked on additional updates to the app. Google releases monthly updates to address functions and bugs as the Assistant becomes more integrated into daily life. If you've experienced this bug causing smart bulb color control to fail, it should be fixed now. However, if it persists, please share your experience. For more news, check out 9to5Google on YouTube.",
  "summary": "Color LED bulbs were refusing to do their job because of a Google Home bug. Google says the fix is rolling out now. more…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "I've been waiting years for a new Google smart display; my patience is about to run out",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/ive-been-waiting-years-for-a-new-google-smart-display-my-patience-is",
        "published": "2026-10-07T19:00:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}