Best HomeKit Light Fixtures 2022 (2024)

FAQs

What lights work best with HomeKit? ›

After extensive testing, we are confident the best HomeKit light bulbs are the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit (available at Amazon) , which continuously ranks in the top spot for its bright colors, simple setup, easy-to-use app, and ample versatility.

Intuitive, reliable technology. Zigbee technology enables instant response times and an ultra-stable connection. Your lights also feature a Zigbee chip that makes them a mesh network, so you can install them anywhere in or around your home without loss of connectivity.

Siri is available on iPhone 4s or later, iPad Pro, iPad (3rd generation or later), iPad Air or later, iPad mini or later, and iPod touch (5th generation or later) and requires Internet access. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area.

With support for Matter, your Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and any Matter-capable platform can now control WiZ lights. Keep using the WiZ app for best-in-class lighting experiences and advanced features.

Which brands do IKEA smart lighting products work with? For the time being, our smart lighting products work with Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit provided you have a TRÅDFRI Gateway. Also, since the IKEA smart lighting products use the ZigBee Light Link protocol, they are compatible with other ZigBee certified products.

Philips Hue's glamorous, oversized dimmable smart bulbs designed as open lighting fixtures have hit a snag. “Aesthetic inconsistency” (i.e., they didn't look good) discovered during consumer testing of the new Lightguide bulb line has caused the company to stop making the triangle- and globe-shaped bulbs.

You can control Philips Hue lights with a bridge via WiFi, or via Bluetooth without a bridge. Every Hue light works both ways, except for the outdoor lighting. With a bridge, you have extra functions. Setting fixed routines and having the lights dance along to your Spotify playlist, for example.

As of April 30, 2020 no software updates are made available for the Philips Hue Bridge v1 and compatibility with our online services has been terminated at that time. The Hue Bridge v1 can be only controlled locally via the dedicated Philips Hue Bridge v1 mobile application.

Apple HomeKit provides a centralized platform for managing and controlling smart home devices. With its intuitive interface and robust security features, HomeKit is a popular choice for smart homeowners. However, Ring devices are not natively compatible with HomeKit.

To control or automate devices when you're away, you need an Apple TV or HomePod to act as a hub. HomeKit requires an encrypted connection between devices and when data is sent over the internet to the cloud. You can further restrict data privacy settings in the Home app.

What is the number one LED light brand? ›

1. Philips Lighting/Signify. Philips Lighting, now known as Signify, is one of the most recognized brands when it comes to LED lighting. It was established in 1891 to provide cost-effective and reliable incandescent light bulbs.

The Philips Hue Bluetooth Lightstrip Plus is our pick for Best Upgrade. Philips Hue makes the best smart bulbs, so we had high hopes for them ranking among the best LED strip lights. We love that it works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Microsoft Cortana, SmartThings, and IFTTT.

Although we think they're pretty great, there are obviously some disadvantages to smart lights. They can be expensive to initially buy, and are more expensive to run than regular LED bulbs. Plus, they require an internet connection to utilise the 'smart' features, which can leave them vulnerable to hackers.

Of course, you'll need a smart light bulb, light strip, or lamp that is compatible with Apple's HomeKit-exclusive feature too. Compatible models include most lights from the incredibly popular Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance line, Nanoleaf's Essentials family of devices, and a couple of offerings from Eve Systems.

Smart bulbs, lamps, ceiling fixtures, you name it — all Philips Hue lights are compatible with Apple Home.

The Home app currently supports these types of Matter accessories: air conditioners, bridges, lights, locks, outlets, switches, thermostats, blinds and shades, and sensors (motion, ambient light, contact, temperature, and humidity).