Google fixed a daylight saving time bug that threw off schedules on some Nest and Lenovo smart devices. A quick check can confirm yours is back on track.
Google has fixed a bug tied to daylight saving time that threw off schedules on some Nest and Lenovo smart home devices. Those devices are now getting back on schedule, according to Android Authority. If you own one, it is worth a quick look to make sure it shows the right time.
The problem was linked to the clock change that happens with daylight saving time. When a device gets the time wrong, anything that depends on it can go wrong too. That includes timers, alarms and routines that run at set hours. Google says the fix is rolling out so affected devices return to the right schedule.
The issue touched some Google Nest devices and some Lenovo smart home devices. Nest is Google's smart home line. Lenovo also makes connected devices for the home. People who rely on timed schedules are the most likely to have noticed something off, such as a routine that ran at the wrong hour.
If you do not use schedules or alarms on these devices, the effect on you is likely small.
The alert box above lists the steps. In short, confirm the time is correct, restart if it still looks wrong, install any waiting update, and then review your schedules. A fix for the clock does not always undo changes a schedule picked up along the way, so look at each one.
The material available does not say which models were hit, how many people were affected, or exactly when each device will be corrected. It also does not explain what caused the bug. Check your device and its app for updates in the coming days.
If you have a Nest or Lenovo smart device, check its time and review your schedules and alarms now that the daylight saving fix is arriving.
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