Google Home users have uncovered a frustrating bug that turns the “All Devices” page into a chaotic backlog. Over the past week, people have noticed every smart home device—no matter how meticulously assigned to a room—being dumped into the “Linked to you” section. The result: even properly organized devices appear twice or get buried, making it a lot harder to keep track of what’s where.
What’s Going Wrong
Normally, Google Home groups devices by room—lights in the living room under “Living Room,” cameras under “Kitchen,” and so on. Devices not yet assigned to a room appear separately under “Linked to you.” But the current glitch flattens that structure entirely. Everything shows up in “Linked to you,” regardless of room assignments. When users open individual device settings, they still see the correct room listed, but the main “All Devices” view has turned into a jumble. The labeling is intact in those settings, but they’re buried under a mess that feels like everything belongs nowhere.
What Users Are Doing & How Google Has Responded
For now, there’s no workaround—no setting to toggle, no manual fix that restores order. Google has asked affected users to contact support, suggesting a personal case-by-case path while a broader fix is underway. There’s been no official confirmation yet on when an update might arrive to resolve the issue.
Why This Matters
Cluttered device lists aren’t just annoying—they can disrupt how people interact with their smart homes. Misplaced or duplicative entries may lead to confusion during daily routines and interfere with automation setups or voice controls. For anyone who depends on Google Home to manage lights, sensors, cameras or other smart gear, this bug changes what should be a straightforward experience.
Expect this bug to be addressed in an upcoming version of the Google Home app. Given Google’s recent cadence of releasing app updates every few weeks, a patch is likely not far off. If you’re seeing this issue, keeping your app updated and reporting your experience helps speed up a solution.
Why it matters: This glitch highlights how critical device grouping is to the usability of smart home systems. When design intended to streamline control gets broken, even small bugs can blow up into daily headaches. Restoration of reliable room assignments isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s central to how people expect their tech to work. Moving forward, watch for Google’s update that restores proper organization, and whether this problem resurfaces after patches are rolled out.
