Get the most out of your smart LED strips with this versatile Zigbee 5 in 1 LED Strip controller by Ajax Online. Compatible with 5 types of LED strips, this controller enables you to dim, schedule and automate your lighting. You can also pair the device with your Zigbee smart hub and use voice command. No, despite both being owned by Signify, Philips Hue and Philips Wiz cannot be used together. This is because Philips Wiz is a budget Wi-Fi-based smart lighting system whereas Philips Hue is a premium Zigbee-based system. Do LIFX Bulbs Work With Hue? Looking to light up the garden? There are even outdoor fittings and pathlights to play with. Everything can be controlled using the Hue app, but lights also play nicely with Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and IFTTT. Transform and enhance your living room, kitchen, bedroom and other rooms with a selection of 16 million colours

Yes, there is a range of other bulbs that will work with Philips Hue, these can be connected to the Hue bridge and will have access to most features via the Hue app.But Hive wins us round on sheer quality. The Dimmable and Cool to Warm White bulbs (the latter offering an adjustable temperature) go toe-to-toe with Hue, while the colour bulbs have 16 million tones to choose from. Will memorise all the last settings from when it was last ON, even after being powered OFF from the mains.

Pros: Reliable connection; heaps of variety; good app features Cons: Bridge required for best experience Hive built its name on home heating, but its smart lighting range complements it nicely. The range isn’t huge: basic bulbs come in screw and bayonet fittings, and there are E14 candle bulbs and GU10 spotlights too. Choice of 16 million colour combinations to choose from as well as 50,000 shades of white – offering endless lighting possibilities. If you’re integrating with HomeKit, only official Philips Hue bulbs will work via the Hue and HomeKit integration (unless you have Homebridge).

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You can also now control Hue bulbs directly with your phone using Bluetooth and forego the Bridge entirely, although this will limit the level of control you have over your smart lights. We’d only recommend this for smaller homes, or if you just want to give Hue a trial run. Chances are you’ll soon be hooked. Just to point out that only Osram Smart+ bulbs in Europe work with Hue, if you’ve imported them from the USA then they will use a different Zigbee standard (ZHA) which doesn’t work with Hue. The Zigbee controller has intuitive colour memory and will remember colour settings from when the kit was last switched on. But once they’re up, there are 16 million colours and heaps of patterns to play with. The starter kits also come with a ‘rhythm module’ that will cause your lights to dance in response to sounds. They all work with Alexa, Google Assistant and HomeKit too. This is smart lighting's equivalent of skin-tight jeans.

A non-waterproof version is also available – IP20 rating – This version also comes with extension accessories (see image). The range of features is narrower than Hue’s, but you get the basics here: remote app control, colour control, timers, and a ‘Rise and Shine’ feature that gently turns up the lights in the morning. Alexa, Google Assistant and HomeKit are all supported too. Overall reliability isn’t quite as good as Hue and its Zigbee magic. On the plus side, though, Lifx’s colour accuracy is a little better than Hue’s – it claims one trillion colours (yes, really) to trump Hue’s 16 million spectrum. All the bulbs work with Google Assistant, Alexa, IFTTT and Apple HomeKit. Pros: Something different; multiple shapes; cool party piece Cons: Expensive; limited shape options The outdoor floodlight can be synchronized with additional Floodlights. This is perfect for large areas that need additional light sources.

No, Sengled smart bulbs do not work with the Hue Bridge because the bulbs use Wi-Fi and connect straight to your router. They do not require any hub or bridge. Do Philips WiZ Bulbs Work With Philips Hue? No, LIFX bulbs do not work with Hue because they are Wi-Fi bulbs whereas Hue is a Zigbee-based system. However, both brands work with Alexa, Google Home, and HomeKit which you can use to include both LIFX and Hue bulbs in your smart home. Does Nanoleaf Work With Hue? Haven’t you heard? IKEA is a smart-home company now. Not only is it dabbling in speakers, but its line of very affordable Tradfri smart lights are well worth a look. You need to ensure the bulbs have the latest firmware before connecting as older versions have had many problems. They are not the best Hue-compatible bulbs on the market, see Innr, Lidl, IKEA, and Linkind for alternative products. Do Hive Bulbs Work With Hue? Nanoleaf is an outlier on this list as it doesn’t actually make “traditional” smart bulbs. Rather, its thing is light panels that affix to your wall and create interesting patterns.