Philips Hue Bluetooth Smart Lightstrip Plus 2m/6ft Base Kit… vs Matter Smart Light Bulb, A19 RGBTW Color Changing Light Bul…
Both work with Apple Home. Matter Smart Light Bulb, A19 RGBTW Color Changing Light Bulbs, 4 Pack speaks Matter, so it also works with Google Home and Alexa; Philips Hue Bluetooth Smart Lightstrip Plus 2m/6ft Base Kit with Plug, (Voice Compatible wit is Apple-only. On Amazon, Philips Hue Bluetooth Smart Lightstrip Plus 2m/6ft Base Kit with Plug, (Voice Compatible wit has the higher rating (4.5 vs 4.4★).
| Philips Hue | Matter | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Devices | Devices |
| Protocols / works with | HomeKit BluetoothApple Home HomeKit | MatterApple Home Matter |
| Needs a hub | No | No |
| Amazon rating | ||
| Report | Open → | Open → |
| Buy | Check price on Amazon ↗ | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
Which should you pick?
If you are all-in on Apple, either works. If you want one accessory that keeps working if you later add Google or Alexa hardware, choose the Matter one from the table above. Check the “Needs a hub” row before buying — a Thread device needs a border router (HomePod mini / Apple TV 4K) either way.
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