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Research profile · last verified 2026-09-24Compatibility at a glance
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Protocols: ZIGBEE · BLUETOOTH[2][3][5][14][22]
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Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance A19
What you gainUse the recorded platform connection.
Keep in mindCheck the function table for supported controls and routines. A connection diagram does not establish every function or remote access.
This shows the connection route, not every network cable or a shopping list. One device may provide several roles, including a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Only a Thread connection needs the Thread role. Read the equipment cards for all recorded requirements.
These paths summarize documented setup options. Check the function table for the connection covered by each recorded capability.
Apple's own accessory list includes the Philips Hue Bridge and says it supports Philips Hue bulbs, so this bulb reaches Apple Home through the bridge and turns on and off there. Neither Apple nor Philips Hue says whether brightness, color or color temperature come across, so those are unconfirmed. The bulb itself is Zigbee and Bluetooth, so the bridge is not optional.[5][22][26][27]
The equipment list for this platform is not fully specified here. Use the documented setup above; an empty list does not mean no equipment is needed.
Follow the recorded connection below. Equipment details and setup limits explain what else this path needs.
Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance A19
What you gainUse the recorded platform connection.
Keep in mindCheck the function table for supported controls and routines. A connection diagram does not establish every function or remote access.
This shows the connection route, not every network cable or a shopping list. One device may provide several roles, including a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Only a Thread connection needs the Thread role. Read the equipment cards for all recorded requirements.
These paths summarize documented setup options. Check the function table for the connection covered by each recorded capability.
Philips Hue lists Google Assistant and Google Home for this bulb and says the Hue Bridge is required, but it does not say which of the bulb's controls Google gets, so nothing beyond the name is confirmed.[7][22][26]
The equipment list for this platform is not fully specified here. Use the documented setup above; an empty list does not mean no equipment is needed.
Follow the recorded connection below. Equipment details and setup limits explain what else this path needs.
Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance A19
What you gainUse the recorded platform connection.
Keep in mindCheck the function table for supported controls and routines. A connection diagram does not establish every function or remote access.
This shows the connection route, not every network cable or a shopping list. One device may provide several roles, including a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Only a Thread connection needs the Thread role. Read the equipment cards for all recorded requirements.
These paths summarize documented setup options. Check the function table for the connection covered by each recorded capability.
Philips Hue lists Alexa among the voice assistants for this bulb and says the Hue Bridge is required, but it does not say which of the bulb's controls Alexa gets, so nothing beyond the name is confirmed.[6][22][26]
The equipment list for this platform is not fully specified here. Use the documented setup above; an empty list does not mean no equipment is needed.
Follow the recorded connection below. Equipment details and setup limits explain what else this path needs.
Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance A19
What you gainUse the recorded platform connection.
Keep in mindCheck the function table for supported controls and routines. A connection diagram does not establish every function or remote access.
This shows the connection route, not every network cable or a shopping list. One device may provide several roles, including a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Only a Thread connection needs the Thread role. Read the equipment cards for all recorded requirements.
These paths summarize documented setup options. Check the function table for the connection covered by each recorded capability.
SmartThings lists the Hue bridge among the bridges it supports, and Philips Hue says the bridge is required for SmartThings, so this bulb connects through the bridge and turns on and off. Neither SmartThings nor Philips Hue says whether brightness, color or color temperature come across, so those are unconfirmed.[8][11][22][26][28]
The equipment list for this platform is not fully specified here. Use the documented setup above; an empty list does not mean no equipment is needed.
Follow the recorded connection below. Equipment details and setup limits explain what else this path needs.
Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance A19
What you gainUse the recorded platform connection.
Keep in mindIntermediate equipment and transport are not mapped in this summary. Read the setup notes before choosing hardware. Check the function table for supported controls and routines. A connection diagram does not establish every function or remote access.
This shows the connection route, not every network cable or a shopping list. One device may provide several roles, including a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Only a Thread connection needs the Thread role. Read the equipment cards for all recorded requirements.
These paths summarize documented setup options. Check the function table for the connection covered by each recorded capability.
Full local control via the Hue Bridge — the official Hue integration is bridge-only, local push. Pairing the bulb straight to a Zigbee dongle also works but uses a different integration (ZHA), outside the Hue app ecosystem.[4][9][21][24]
The equipment list for this platform is not fully specified here. Use the documented setup above; an empty list does not mean no equipment is needed.
Optional for the bulb to light, effectively mandatory for a smart home. Signify's own specification table labels the row "Voice assistants (Hue Bridge required)" and lists Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Assistant, Microsoft Cortana and Samsung SmartThings under it — so without the Bridge there is no Alexa, no Google, no Apple Home and no SmartThings, and what remains is Bluetooth control from a phone standing in the room. The same table caps accessories at "12 (with Hue Bridge)".[13][22]
One device can provide more than one role. These are setup requirements, not a shopping list of separate purchases.
What could you do with this?
Start with a documented control or event. The selected connection shows what is confirmed for that platform.
Apple Home · Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)
This device supports on/off.
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Apple's own accessory list includes the Philips Hue Bridge and says it supports Philips Hue bulbs, so this bulb reaches Apple Home through the bridge and turns on and off there. Neither Apple nor Philips Hue says whether brightness, color or color temperature come across, so those are unconfirmed. The bulb itself is Zigbee and Bluetooth, so the bridge is not optional.
Connection documentation: [5] [22] [26] [27]
Device documentation: [12] [21]
home-assistant.io · checked 2026-09-22
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-07
apple.com · checked 2026-10-07
Google Home · Works per the maker; details unconfirmed
This device supports on/off.
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Philips Hue lists Google Assistant and Google Home for this bulb and says the Hue Bridge is required, but it does not say which of the bulb's controls Google gets, so nothing beyond the name is confirmed.
Connection documentation: [7] [22] [26]
Device documentation: [12] [21]
home-assistant.io · checked 2026-09-22
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-07
Alexa · Works per the maker; details unconfirmed
This device supports on/off.
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Philips Hue lists Alexa among the voice assistants for this bulb and says the Hue Bridge is required, but it does not say which of the bulb's controls Alexa gets, so nothing beyond the name is confirmed.
Connection documentation: [6] [22] [26]
Device documentation: [12] [21]
home-assistant.io · checked 2026-09-22
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-07
SmartThings · Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)
This device supports on/off.
Setup: See the equipment information above.
SmartThings lists the Hue bridge among the bridges it supports, and Philips Hue says the bridge is required for SmartThings, so this bulb connects through the bridge and turns on and off. Neither SmartThings nor Philips Hue says whether brightness, color or color temperature come across, so those are unconfirmed.
Connection documentation: [8] [11] [22] [26] [28]
Device documentation: [12] [21]
home-assistant.io · checked 2026-09-22
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-07
partners.smartthings.com · checked 2026-10-07
Home Assistant · Works
This device supports on/off.
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Full local control via the Hue Bridge — the official Hue integration is bridge-only, local push. Pairing the bulb straight to a Zigbee dongle also works but uses a different integration (ZHA), outside the Hue app ecosystem.
Connection documentation: [4] [9] [21] [24]
Device documentation: [12] [21]
home-assistant.io · checked 2026-10-04
home-assistant.io · checked 2026-07-21
A documented control or event is one part of a setup. It does not by itself establish a complete automation.
A platform connection does not confirm every function. Controls and reported events are shown separately from what an automation can use.
Compare all five platforms. On a narrow screen, scroll the table sideways.
| Device function | Apple HomeWorks; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)[5][22][26][27] | Google HomeWorks per the maker; details unconfirmed[7][22][26] | AlexaWorks per the maker; details unconfirmed[6][22][26] | SmartThingsWorks; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)[8][11][22][26][28] | Home AssistantWorks[4][9][21][24] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On/offDevice control | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated |
| BrightnessDevice control | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated |
| ColorDevice control | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated |
| Color temperatureDevice control | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated |
| SceneDevice control | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated | Control Not stated |
Automation availability for this model is not established.
✓ Documented for this connection. × A stated limit. ◐ A partial function. ? Not established. A listed device function does not establish a complete routine, its other equipment or any plan requirements.
Apple's own accessory list includes the Philips Hue Bridge and says it supports Philips Hue bulbs, so this bulb reaches Apple Home through the bridge and turns on and off there. Neither Apple nor Philips Hue says whether brightness, color or color temperature come across, so those are unconfirmed. The bulb itself is Zigbee and Bluetooth, so the bridge is not optional.[5][22][26][27]
Philips Hue lists Google Assistant and Google Home for this bulb and says the Hue Bridge is required, but it does not say which of the bulb's controls Google gets, so nothing beyond the name is confirmed.[7][22][26]
Philips Hue lists Alexa among the voice assistants for this bulb and says the Hue Bridge is required, but it does not say which of the bulb's controls Alexa gets, so nothing beyond the name is confirmed.[6][22][26]
SmartThings lists the Hue bridge among the bridges it supports, and Philips Hue says the bridge is required for SmartThings, so this bulb connects through the bridge and turns on and off. Neither SmartThings nor Philips Hue says whether brightness, color or color temperature come across, so those are unconfirmed.[8][11][22][26][28]
Full local control via the Hue Bridge — the official Hue integration is bridge-only, local push. Pairing the bulb straight to a Zigbee dongle also works but uses a different integration (ZHA), outside the Hue app ecosystem.[4][9][21][24]
Platform documentation:
philips-hue.com · checked 2026-10-07
apple.com · checked 2026-10-07
partners.smartthings.com · checked 2026-10-07
home-assistant.io · checked 2026-10-04
home-assistant.io · checked 2026-07-21
Listed device functions are established from vendor documentation. An ability missing here is unestablished, not necessarily absent.
| Ecosystem | Support | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | Works per the maker; details unconfirmedWorks per the maker; details unconfirmed — see the catch[6][22][26] | Philips Hue lists Alexa among the voice assistants for this bulb and says the Hue Bridge is required, but it does not say which of the bulb's controls Alexa gets, so nothing beyond the name is confirmed. |
| Google Home | Works per the maker; details unconfirmedWorks per the maker; details unconfirmed — see the catch[7][22][26] | Philips Hue lists Google Assistant and Google Home for this bulb and says the Hue Bridge is required, but it does not say which of the bulb's controls Google gets, so nothing beyond the name is confirmed. |
| Apple Home | Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note) — see the catch[5][22][26][27] | Apple's own accessory list includes the Philips Hue Bridge and says it supports Philips Hue bulbs, so this bulb reaches Apple Home through the bridge and turns on and off there. Neither Apple nor Philips Hue says whether brightness, color or color temperature come across, so those are unconfirmed. The bulb itself is Zigbee and Bluetooth, so the bridge is not optional. |
| SmartThings | Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note)Works; three functions unconfirmed (see the note) — see the catch[8][11][22][26][28] | SmartThings lists the Hue bridge among the bridges it supports, and Philips Hue says the bridge is required for SmartThings, so this bulb connects through the bridge and turns on and off. Neither SmartThings nor Philips Hue says whether brightness, color or color temperature come across, so those are unconfirmed. |
| Home Assistant | WorksWorks with this ecosystem[4][9][21][24] | Full local control via the Hue Bridge — the official Hue integration is bridge-only, local push. Pairing the bulb straight to a Zigbee dongle also works but uses a different integration (ZHA), outside the Hue app ecosystem. |
✓ Works without a subscription: Yes.
Vendor account required: Inconclusive — we read the vendor's own setup material and it does not say either way. Treat it as unanswered rather than as a no.[15]
Optional Hue Secure subscription is for cameras only
Premium price; the ecosystem push (Bridge, accessories) adds up fast — and the Bluetooth listed above is part of why. It controls the bulb directly from a phone with no Bridge, but Signify caps that path at 10 lights per phone or tablet, roughly 10 metres of range, and basic timers only; remote access, full automations and custom scenes are what the Bridge is for.
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