Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) vs Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (1100 lm, US)
Smart bulbs · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio and brightness.
Side by side
| Fact | Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) | Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (1100 lm, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[4] | Unconfirmed[2],[6] |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[4] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1],[2] |
| Google Home | Via Matter[1],[4] | Yes[1],[3],[5] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[1],[4],[6] | Yes[1],[3],[4] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1],[4] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter[4],[5] | Yes[7],[8] |
| Radio | Thread, Bluetooth[1],[4] | Bluetooth, Zigbee[1] |
| Hub required | No[1],[3] | No[1],[3] |
| Local control | Yes[3],[5] | Yes[3],[7] |
| Light | Full colour[1] | Full colour[1] |
| Brightness | 806 lm[1],[2] | 1,100 lm[1] |
| Base | E26 (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
- Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (1100 lm, US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (1100 lm, US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart bulbs for Apple Home
- Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (1100 lm, US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (1100 lm, US) works directly. More smart bulbs for Google Home
- Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (1100 lm, US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (1100 lm, US) works directly. More smart bulbs for Amazon Alexa
- Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (1100 lm, US): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (1100 lm, US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart bulbs for SmartThings
- Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (1100 lm, US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (1100 lm, US) works directly. More smart bulbs for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) · Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (1100 lm, US)