Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) vs Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US)
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- Both work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings.
- The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works with Apple Home and Home Assistant; for the Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio, hub required, local control and brightness.
Side by side
| Fact | Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) | Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[4] | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[4] | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | Via Matter[1],[4] | Via Sengled Smart Hub[2],[4] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[1],[4],[6] | Via Echo with built-in Zigbee hub[1],[2] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1],[4] | Via SmartThings hub[2],[3] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter[4],[5] | Unconfirmed |
| Radio | Thread, Bluetooth[1],[4] | Zigbee[1] |
| Hub required | No[1],[3] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Local control | Yes[3],[5] | Unconfirmed |
| Light | Full colour[1] | Full colour[1] |
| Brightness | 806 lm[1],[2] | 800 lm[5] |
| 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 Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Confirmed only for the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US). The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart bulbs for Apple Home
- Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US) works through the Sengled Smart Hub. More smart bulbs for Google Home
- Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US) works through the Echo with built-in Zigbee hub. More smart bulbs for Amazon Alexa
- Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US) works through the SmartThings hub. More smart bulbs for SmartThings
- Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US). The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart bulbs for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) · Sengled Zigbee Color A19 (US)