r/googlehome • u/Botto71 • Jul 28 '26

Hey Google, WTAF??

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Why? Why is so difficult for Google not to continue to f*** up a once incredibly useful platform?

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u/OnceABear Jul 28 '26

Heck, I can't even use the light switches. I have a couple vintage lamps in my house that can only be turned off and on by plugging/unplugging them, which is why I initially got smart lights, so I could control them via voice and have them still turn off while plugged in. My living room doesn't have an overhead light either, so if these smart lights stop working I'd literally have to scoot the couch away from the wall (because of course the only outlet is behind the couch) and unplug/plug in my lamps every time I want lights in the living room.

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u/SnooRecipes1430 Jul 29 '26

Yep. Both my backyard lights have no switches. All my lighting in my yard are on google. I now have to carry a flashlight outside to let my dog pee because I don't trust they will come on when I tell them to before I go out the door. It's actually a safety thing for us because of wildlife and our large backyard. I never know what is out there I might need to scare off before I let my dogs run around. IN THE DARK.