IKEA KAJPLATS E27 colour bulb (EU) vs Hue White Ambiance E27 (1100, EU)

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FactIKEA KAJPLATS E27 colour bulb (EU)Hue White Ambiance E27 (1100, EU)
MatterYes, over Thread[1],[2],[3]Unconfirmed[1],[3]
Apple HomeVia Matter[1],[3]Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3]
Google HomeVia Matter[1],[3]Via Philips Hue Bridge[1]
Amazon AlexaVia Matter[1],[3]Via Philips Hue Bridge[1]
SmartThingsVia Matter[1],[3]Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[3]
Home AssistantVia Matter[3],[4]Yes[4],[5]
RadioThread, Bluetooth[1],[3]Bluetooth, Zigbee[1]
Hub requiredYes[1]No[1],[2]
Local controlYes[3],[4]Yes[1],[2],[4]
LightFull colour[1]Tunable white[1]
Brightness1,055 lm[1],[3]1,055 lm[1]
BaseE27[1]E27[1]

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Quick answers

IKEA KAJPLATS E27 colour bulb (EU) or Hue White Ambiance E27 (1100, EU): which works with Apple Home?
Both. The IKEA KAJPLATS E27 colour bulb (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Hue White Ambiance E27 (1100, EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart bulbs for Apple Home
IKEA KAJPLATS E27 colour bulb (EU) or Hue White Ambiance E27 (1100, EU): which works with Google Home?
Both. The IKEA KAJPLATS E27 colour bulb (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Hue White Ambiance E27 (1100, EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart bulbs for Google Home
IKEA KAJPLATS E27 colour bulb (EU) or Hue White Ambiance E27 (1100, EU): which works with Amazon Alexa?
Both. The IKEA KAJPLATS E27 colour bulb (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Hue White Ambiance E27 (1100, EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart bulbs for Amazon Alexa
IKEA KAJPLATS E27 colour bulb (EU) or Hue White Ambiance E27 (1100, EU): which works with SmartThings?
Both. The IKEA KAJPLATS E27 colour bulb (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Hue White Ambiance E27 (1100, EU) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart bulbs for SmartThings
IKEA KAJPLATS E27 colour bulb (EU) or Hue White Ambiance E27 (1100, EU): which works with Home Assistant?
Both. The IKEA KAJPLATS E27 colour bulb (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Hue White Ambiance E27 (1100, EU) works directly. More smart bulbs for Home Assistant

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