# Homey can't see Light Out status

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/homey-cant-see-light-out-status/148091>\
**Category:** Questions & Help\
**Created:** [December 29, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-cant-see-light-out-status/148091 "2025-12-29T15:16:39Z")\
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> [@Reemsons](#):
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> then shows the wrong color in the app (red, while the bulbs are actually shining white)

It’s mentioned before, not sure if it’s an app or Homey related bug:

> [@Third Reality](https://community.homey.app/t/third-reality/131731/3):
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> when I set my bulb to let’s say green shouldn’t the light indicator show green? Instead it shows it as white.

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> [@Reemsons](#):
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> And when I turn the lights off with the switch, Homey doesn’t detect this and still thinks the lights are on.

That’s normal behaviour in case you cut the power with the switch: without power, a smart device can’t send it’s new status.

Smart lights shouldn’t be turned off by cutting the power. Use a detached mode switch, which just sends commands to Homey (or directly to the light if supported).  
Use of a Homey flow to turn off the light.

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