Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30 (US): what it works with
Philips Hue · model White and Color Ambiance BR30 E26 (046677577957) · For the US and Canada
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Via Philips Hue Bridge
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Via Philips Hue Bridge
- Home Assistant Yes
Through Hue's own integrations, the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30 reaches Alexa and Google Home either bridgeless over Bluetooth on supported speakers or through a Hue Bridge. Apple Home and SmartThings need the Bridge, and Home Assistant has official integrations for both routes. This US version (product code 046677577957) is a full-colour bulb with an E26 base and white from 2000 to 6500 K. Matter is mentioned on Hue's page but not confirmed by a certification listing.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Hue's page lists Matter among third-party systems without detail, and Hue's guide offers Matter through the Hue Bridge. No CSA listing was tied to this product code, so certification is not confirmed.[1],[3] |
| Apple Home | Via Philips Hue Bridge | Hue's page lists Apple Home among the voice assistants and systems that need a Hue Bridge; the Bridge links via HomeKit or Matter.[1],[3] About the Hue Bridge (US) |
| Google Home | Yes | Hue's own integration. Hue's no-Bridge FAQ says Bluetooth lights can be added without a Bridge on Google Nest Mini, Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max; the product page lists Google Assistant under 'Hue Bridge required', which unlocks full features.[1],[4] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Hue's own integration. Hue's FAQ names Echo (4th Gen), Echo Show and newer for bridgeless Bluetooth, and its Alexa setup page says Hue connects to Alexa over Bluetooth; the product page lists Alexa under 'Hue Bridge required', which adds more features.[1],[4],[5] |
| SmartThings | Via Philips Hue Bridge | The product page lists Samsung SmartThings among third-party systems, and Hue's US Bridge page lists SmartThings among the systems that need the Hue Bridge. No Hue page documents bridgeless SmartThings.[1],[2] About the Hue Bridge (US) |
| Home Assistant | Yes | Official Hue integration (via Hue Bridge) and official Hue BLE integration (bridgeless Bluetooth). The BLE docs name specific Hue models and say others should work; this product code isn't named.[6],[7] |
“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 page lists Bluetooth and Zigbee.
- Hub: Basic control works over Bluetooth from the Hue app (about 9 m range, up to 10 lights per phone, no Wi-Fi needed). A Hue Bridge is needed for Apple Home, SmartThings, remote access and larger setups.
- Local control: The product page says it works without Wi-Fi, and Hue's FAQ calls Bluetooth control local only; the Hue Bridge also offers a local API that Home Assistant uses.
- Light: Full colour plus adjustable white from 2000 to 6500 K.
- Brightness: Hue's own page gives two figures: 1100 lm in the bulb section and 1200 lm in the technical specifications. Left unset until they agree.
Before you buy
- Apple Home and SmartThings need a Hue Bridge.
- Without a Bridge, Google control works only from Google Nest speakers and displays.
- Without a Bridge, Bluetooth control reaches about 9 m, handles up to 10 lights per phone and has no remote access.
- Hue's page quotes both 1100 lm and 1200 lm, so brightness is not stated here.
Quick answers
- Does the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30 (US) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. Hue's page lists Apple Home among the voice assistants and systems that need a Hue Bridge; the Bridge links via HomeKit or Matter. More smart bulbs for Apple Home
- Does the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30 (US) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30 (US) works with Google Home directly. Hue's own integration. Hue's no-Bridge FAQ says Bluetooth lights can be added without a Bridge on Google Nest Mini, Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max; the product page lists Google Assistant under 'Hue Bridge required', which unlocks full features. More smart bulbs for Google Home
- Does the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30 (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30 (US) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Hue's own integration. Hue's FAQ names Echo (4th Gen), Echo Show and newer for bridgeless Bluetooth, and its Alexa setup page says Hue connects to Alexa over Bluetooth; the product page lists Alexa under 'Hue Bridge required', which adds more features. More smart bulbs for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30 (US) work with SmartThings?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. The product page lists Samsung SmartThings among third-party systems, and Hue's US Bridge page lists SmartThings among the systems that need the Hue Bridge. No Hue page documents bridgeless SmartThings. More smart bulbs for SmartThings
- Does the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30 (US) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes. The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30 (US) works with Home Assistant directly. Official Hue integration (via Hue Bridge) and official Hue BLE integration (bridgeless Bluetooth). The BLE docs name specific Hue models and say others should work; this product code isn't named. More smart bulbs for Home Assistant
Sources
- Hue White and Color Ambiance BR30 E26 smart bulb — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- Hue Bridge — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- Philips Hue and Matter: Complete Setup & Support Guide — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- How to connect Philips Hue without a Bridge? — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- How to connect Philips Hue to Amazon Alexa — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- Philips Hue - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- Philips Hue BLE - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 23, 2026
Official product page: www.philips-hue.com