Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US): what it works with
Govee · model H6006 · For the US and Canada
- Matter Yes, over Wi-Fi
- Apple Home Via Matter
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Via Matter
- Home Assistant Yes
Matter-certified over Wi-Fi, the Govee H6006 joins Apple Home and SmartThings as a Matter light, while Alexa and Google Home use Govee's own integrations. Home Assistant runs it locally through the official Govee lights local integration. You don't need a hub for the Govee Home app, which reaches the bulb over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It's a US A19 bulb on an E26 base rated at 1000 lumens at 9 W (Govee calls it a 75 W equivalent), with full colour and white from 2700 to 6500 K.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Wi-Fi | Product page lists Matter control; CSA lists 'Govee RGBWW Smart LED Bulb' with family SKU H6008 and variant SKU H6006 (certificate CSA251E5MAT45367-24, 9 April 2025).[1],[4] Other Matter smart bulbs |
| Apple Home | Via Matter | Via Matter. Govee's Matter FAQ requires a Matter controller, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and IPv6 enabled on the router.[1],[2] |
| Google Home | Yes | Govee lists Google Assistant voice control through its own integration; Matter is also possible.[1] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Govee lists Alexa voice control through its own skill; Matter is also possible.[1] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter | Govee's SmartThings guide adds Matter devices by scanning the Matter QR code; a Matter-capable SmartThings hub is required.[1],[3] |
| Home Assistant | Yes | The official Govee lights local integration lists the H6006. It uses Govee's LAN API, which must be enabled per device in the Govee Home app. Matter is an alternative.[5] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1]
- Hub required
- No[1]
- Local control
- Yes[5]
- Light
- Full colour[1]
- Brightness
- 1,000 lm[1]
- Base
- E26 (A19)[1]
- Radio: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth per Govee's spec list.
- Hub: For bulbs, this means needing a bridge or hub for basic app control. The H6006 connects over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to the Govee Home app with no hub.
- Local control: Home Assistant controls it over Govee's LAN API. Some users report the LAN toggle missing on their units, so check the app.
- Light: RGBWW: full colour plus white from 2700 to 6500 K.
- Brightness: 1000 lm at 9 W; Govee calls it a 75 W equivalent.
Before you buy
- Matter setup needs a Matter controller, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and IPv6 enabled on your router.
- SmartThings needs a Matter-capable SmartThings hub.
- Home Assistant's local integration needs the LAN API switched on for each bulb in the Govee Home app, and some users report the toggle is missing.
Quick answers
- Does the Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Apple Home's Matter pairing. Via Matter. Govee's Matter FAQ requires a Matter controller, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and IPv6 enabled on the router. More smart bulbs for Apple Home
- Does the Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) works with Google Home directly. Govee lists Google Assistant voice control through its own integration; Matter is also possible. More smart bulbs for Google Home
- Does the Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Govee lists Alexa voice control through its own skill; Matter is also possible. More smart bulbs for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) work with SmartThings?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with SmartThings' Matter pairing. Govee's SmartThings guide adds Matter devices by scanning the Matter QR code; a Matter-capable SmartThings hub is required. More smart bulbs for SmartThings
- Does the Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes. The Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) works with Home Assistant directly. The official Govee lights local integration lists the H6006. It uses Govee's LAN API, which must be enabled per device in the Govee Home app. Matter is an alternative. More smart bulbs for Home Assistant
Sources
- Govee A19 Smart LED Light Bulbs E26 1000 Lumens — Govee manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Matter FAQ — Govee manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Govee and SmartThings — Govee manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Govee RGBWW Smart LED Bulb - CSA-IOT — Connectivity Standards Alliance certification · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Govee lights local - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 11, 2026
Official product page: us.govee.com