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Smart Light Bulbs, 4 Packs with 1 Hub, 1300LM RGB LED Light… vs Philips Hue Bluetooth Smart Lightstrip Plus 2m/6ft Base Kit…

Both work with Apple Home. Smart Light Bulbs, 4 Packs with 1 Hub, 1300LM RGB LED Light Bulb, 11W (100W Equivalent 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.

SmartPhilips Hue
CategoryDevicesDevices
Protocols / works withMatter ThreadApple Home MatterHomeKit BluetoothApple Home HomeKit
Needs a hubNoNo
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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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