GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) vs WiZ Color A19 (US)
Smart bulbs · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings.
- The GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) works with Apple Home; for the WiZ Color A19 (US) it isn't confirmed.
- The WiZ Color A19 (US) works with Home Assistant; for the GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter, local control and base.
Side by side
| Fact | GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) | WiZ Color A19 (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Wi-Fi[1],[3] | Unconfirmed[1],[3] |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1] | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | Yes[1],[4] | Yes[1],[4] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1],[4] | Yes[1],[4] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1] | Yes[1],[4] |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Yes[5] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1],[3] | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1],[2] |
| Hub required | No[1] | No[1],[4] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Yes[5] |
| Light | Full colour[1] | Full colour[1],[2] |
| Brightness | 800 lm[1] | 800 lm[1],[2] |
| Base | Medium base (A19)[1] | E26 (A19)[1] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) or WiZ Color A19 (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Confirmed only for the GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US). The GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) works through Matter; the WiZ Color A19 (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart bulbs for Apple Home
- GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) or WiZ Color A19 (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both work with Google Home directly. More smart bulbs for Google Home
- GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) or WiZ Color A19 (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both work with Amazon Alexa directly. More smart bulbs for Amazon Alexa
- GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) or WiZ Color A19 (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) works through Matter; the WiZ Color A19 (US) works directly. More smart bulbs for SmartThings
- GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) or WiZ Color A19 (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the WiZ Color A19 (US). The GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) isn't confirmed either way; the WiZ Color A19 (US) works directly. More smart bulbs for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) · WiZ Color A19 (US)