Philips Hue Bluetooth Smart Lightstrip Plus 2m/6ft Base Kit… vs Matter Smart Light Bulbs, Work with Apple Home, Alexa, Siri…
Both work with Apple Home. Matter Smart Light Bulbs, Work with Apple Home, Alexa, Siri, Google 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 | Matter HomeKitApple Home HomeKit 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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