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Google Home Routines Plagued by Android 16 bug on Pixel Devices
A frustrating bug is affecting Google Home routines on Pixel phones after the Android 16 update, preventing users from saving customized actions.
The primary problem seems to stem from the app’s inability to properly handle edge-to-edge display settings introduced in Android 16. this change forces apps to extend their content to the very edges of the screen, which is causing layout problems within the Google Home app.
One specific issue is that the checkmark used to save actions after customization is not accessible. For example, when trying to set a specific light color using the full-screen picker, users cannot save their selection.
A temporary workaround involves rotating the phone to landscape mode,which sometiems makes the checkmark visible and clickable.Alternatively,users can use the system-level gesture or button to navigate back,though this doesn’t save the changes.
“You can’t actually set a light color from the fullscreen picker.”
The issue appears to be specific to Pixel phones, as Samsung devices tested were not affected. This suggests that the problem may be related to how the Google Home app interacts with the Pixel’s specific implementation of Android 16.
Google is likely aware of the issue and a fix is expected to be included in the next update of the Google Home app. Users are advised to keep their app updated to receive the patch as soon as it becomes available.
