Hue White Ambiance B22 (UK): what it works with
Philips Hue · model White Ambiance A60 B22 800 lm (2-pack, EAN 8719514328303) · For the UK
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Via Philips Hue Bridge
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Via Philips Hue Bridge
- Home Assistant Yes
Hue White Ambiance A60 B22 in the UK 2-pack runs from 2200 to 6500 K at up to 806 lumens, on a bayonet cap. The Hue app controls it over Bluetooth without a bridge, and Hue's FAQ says Bluetooth lights pair directly with recent Echo and Google Nest speakers. Apple Home and SmartThings need a Hue Bridge, and Home Assistant uses the Hue integration.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Hue's UK page lists Matter among third-party systems, but we found no CSA listing for this EAN. Hue's guide offers Matter through the Hue Bridge. Not confirmed for the bulb itself.[3] |
| Apple Home | Via Philips Hue Bridge | Hue's page lists Apple HomeKit and says voice-assistant control needs the bridge. Hue's Matter guide says the bridge also connects bulbs without Matter to Apple Home.[1],[3] About the Hue Bridge (UK) |
| Google Home | Yes | Hue's page lists Google Home. Hue's (US) FAQ says Bluetooth Hue lights pair without a Bridge with Nest Mini, Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max (up to 10 lights); the UK page lists voice control under 'Hue Bridge required'. With a Bridge it uses Hue's own integration.[1],[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Hue's page lists Alexa. Hue's (US) FAQ says Bluetooth Hue lights pair without a Bridge with an Echo (4th gen), Echo Show or newer; the UK page lists voice control under 'Hue Bridge required'. With a Bridge it uses Hue's own skill.[1],[2] |
| SmartThings | Via Philips Hue Bridge | Hue's page lists Samsung SmartThings; Hue's FAQ puts SmartThings on the Bridge side, not Bluetooth.[1],[2] About the Hue Bridge (UK) |
| Home Assistant | Yes | Official Hue integration, which pairs with the Hue Bridge. The docs don't name this specific bulb.[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: Hue's UK page lists Bluetooth and Zigbee. The Hue Bridge FAQ says the bridge runs a private Zigbee network for Hue lights.
- Hub: Here this means needing a bridge for basic app control. The Hue app controls it over Bluetooth (about 9 m); Apple Home, SmartThings and the full feature set need a Hue Bridge.
- Local control: Bluetooth control from a phone works without internet; Home Assistant talks to the Hue Bridge over its local API.
- Light: Adjustable white from 2200 to 6500 K; no colour.
- Brightness: Sold as '800 lumen'; the page states up to 806 lm at 4000 K.
- Base: Bayonet cap.
Before you buy
- Apple Home and SmartThings need a Hue Bridge. The UK page lists voice control under 'Hue Bridge required', though Hue's FAQ describes Bluetooth pairing with recent Echo and Nest speakers.
- Matter works through the Hue Bridge; we found no Matter listing for the bulb itself.
Quick answers
- Does the Hue White Ambiance B22 (UK) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. Hue's page lists Apple HomeKit and says voice-assistant control needs the bridge. Hue's Matter guide says the bridge also connects bulbs without Matter to Apple Home. More smart bulbs for Apple Home
- Does the Hue White Ambiance B22 (UK) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The Hue White Ambiance B22 (UK) works with Google Home directly. Hue's page lists Google Home. Hue's (US) FAQ says Bluetooth Hue lights pair without a Bridge with Nest Mini, Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max (up to 10 lights); the UK page lists voice control under 'Hue Bridge required'. With a Bridge it uses Hue's own integration. More smart bulbs for Google Home
- Does the Hue White Ambiance B22 (UK) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Hue White Ambiance B22 (UK) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Hue's page lists Alexa. Hue's (US) FAQ says Bluetooth Hue lights pair without a Bridge with an Echo (4th gen), Echo Show or newer; the UK page lists voice control under 'Hue Bridge required'. With a Bridge it uses Hue's own skill. More smart bulbs for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Hue White Ambiance B22 (UK) work with SmartThings?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. Hue's page lists Samsung SmartThings; Hue's FAQ puts SmartThings on the Bridge side, not Bluetooth. More smart bulbs for SmartThings
- Does the Hue White Ambiance B22 (UK) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes. The Hue White Ambiance B22 (UK) works with Home Assistant directly. Official Hue integration, which pairs with the Hue Bridge. The docs don't name this specific bulb. More smart bulbs for Home Assistant
Sources
- Hue A60 B22 smart bulb 800 (2-pack), White Ambiance — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- How to connect Philips Hue without a Bridge? — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Philips Hue and Matter: Complete Setup & Support Guide — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- What is the Hue Bridge? — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Philips Hue - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 12, 2026
Official product page: www.philips-hue.com