A recent software update for **Google Home** addresses a minor but noticeable issue with smart lights. When users set the brightness of a connected bulb to 0%, the update now ensures the light actually turns off completely, rather than remaining at a faint minimum level. This fix is being deployed through the Android version of the **Google Home** app, as reported by 9to5Google. The change affects both individual lights and group dimmers, which allow users to control multiple bulbs at once. The update comes with version 4.31.27.1 of the app and is currently limited to Android users. It is separate from the Gemini improvements, which are being rolled out separately to users in the early access program for the new AI model. In addition to the brightness fix, the update includes several other improvements. In the "All Devices" tab, disconnected Matter switches—smart switches that use a standard protocol for smart home devices—will now appear grayed out, making it easier to identify which devices are offline. Previously, this feature either hid the offline status or prevented the tiles from responding to touch. Another change allows users to long-press a favorites tile to open the device controller or the routine editor, which lets them create or adjust automated tasks. Google has also improved the app's ability to recognize valances and curtains, which were sometimes incorrectly labeled as blinds. Gemini, the new AI model being tested in **Google Home**, continues to see improvements in voice recognition, though it remains in early access for select users. Google has also announced that the "Hey Google, find my phone" command is now more reliable, though the company hasn't detailed exactly how this improvement was achieved. The update also aims to enhance the assistant’s ability to understand conversations with background noise, distinguish between different voices, and recognize personalized commands and requests in homes where multiple languages are spoken. These improvements are part of the Gemini for Home early access program and are not yet available to all users of the **Google Home** app. For users installing new Nest devices, the update includes fixes for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi pairing issues on both Android and iOS. The app can now save network credentials on the mobile device, allowing users to reuse them when setting up additional devices. These changes, while less visible than the brightness fix, aim to make the setup process smoother and more reliable. Meanwhile, the most noticeable improvement for users is the ability to turn off lights completely when brightness is set to 0%, rather than just dimming them to the point of being barely visible.