Hue White and Colour Ambiance Candle E14 (UK): what it works with
Philips Hue · model White and Colour Ambiance B39 Candle E14 (8721103099242) · 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
Single Hue B39 candle bulb (EAN 8721103099242) with a small E14 cap, in the UK range. Apple Home and SmartThings need a Hue Bridge; Google Home and Alexa work through Hue's own integration, and Home Assistant through its Hue integration. Without a Bridge it runs over Bluetooth from the Hue app. It gives up to 500 lumens at 4000 K and shows full colour plus 1000-20000 K white.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Hue's page says Matter works via a Hue Bridge or third-party Thread border routers. No CSA listing was tied to this EAN, so certification is not confirmed.[1] |
| Apple Home | Via Philips Hue Bridge | Hue's page lists Apple HomeKit, and Hue's UK Bridge page puts Apple Home under 'Hue Bridge required'.[1],[2] 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 speakers and displays; the UK page lists voice control under 'Hue Bridge required'. With a Bridge it uses Hue's own integration.[1],[3] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Hue's page lists Alexa. Hue's (US) FAQ says Bluetooth Hue lights pair without a Bridge with Echo devices; the UK page lists voice control under 'Hue Bridge required'. With a Bridge it uses Hue's own skill.[1],[3] |
| SmartThings | Via Philips Hue Bridge | Hue's page lists Samsung SmartThings, and Hue's UK Bridge page puts SmartThings under 'Hue Bridge required'.[1],[2] About the Hue Bridge (UK) |
| Home Assistant | Yes | Official Hue integration (through the Hue Bridge) and official Hue BLE integration for bridgeless Bluetooth. The BLE docs name specific Hue models and say others should work; this EAN isn't named.[4],[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 for EAN 8721103099242 lists Bluetooth and Zigbee, and says the bulb works without Wi-Fi.
- Hub: Here this means needing a bridge for basic app control. The Hue app controls it over Bluetooth (about 10 m, up to 10 lights per phone); Apple Home, SmartThings, remote access and the full feature set need a Hue Bridge.
- Local control: Hue's 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 tunable white, 1000-20000 K per Hue's page.
- Brightness: Up to 500 lm at 4000 K per Hue's UK page.
Before you buy
- Apple Home and SmartThings need a Hue Bridge, and Hue's UK page lists voice control under 'Hue Bridge required' too; Matter is described only as working through the Bridge or a Thread border router.
- Bluetooth mode has a short range and no remote access.
Quick answers
- Does the Hue White and Colour Ambiance Candle E14 (UK) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. Hue's page lists Apple HomeKit, and Hue's UK Bridge page puts Apple Home under 'Hue Bridge required'. More smart bulbs for Apple Home
- Does the Hue White and Colour Ambiance Candle E14 (UK) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The Hue White and Colour Ambiance Candle E14 (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 speakers and displays; 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 and Colour Ambiance Candle E14 (UK) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Hue White and Colour Ambiance Candle E14 (UK) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Hue's page lists Alexa. Hue's (US) FAQ says Bluetooth Hue lights pair without a Bridge with Echo devices; 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 and Colour Ambiance Candle E14 (UK) work with SmartThings?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. Hue's page lists Samsung SmartThings, and Hue's UK Bridge page puts SmartThings under 'Hue Bridge required'. More smart bulbs for SmartThings
- Does the Hue White and Colour Ambiance Candle E14 (UK) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes. The Hue White and Colour Ambiance Candle E14 (UK) works with Home Assistant directly. Official Hue integration (through the Hue Bridge) and official Hue BLE integration for bridgeless Bluetooth. The BLE docs name specific Hue models and say others should work; this EAN isn't named. More smart bulbs for Home Assistant
Sources
- B39 Candle E14 LED smart bulb — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- Hue Bridge — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- How to connect Philips Hue without a Bridge? — 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