Compare smart lighting devices, compatibility and US prices
Updated: 7 days ago
The useful comparison is the whole setup, not just the bulb price. A cheaper sensor can need a controller you don't own, while a TV-sync box can cost more once its lightstrip is added. Start with the job you want the device to do, then compare its exact model, required hardware and dated retailer offers.
This catalogue covers bulbs, motion and presence sensors, TV-sync equipment, a TV lightstrip, a Hue Bridge and a wireless control. The interactive catalogue below lets you search, filter by category and compare up to three devices in the same category. Each profile also appears in the readable guide below, so the essential facts don't depend on the comparison controls.
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US retailer offers checked 6–7 November 2026. We reviewed 18 US listings for 16 devices. Prices cover the stated model and pack before tax, delivery and optional coupons. Check each retailer for availability and the final price. Product recommendations are based on manufacturer documentation.
Choose the route before the product
Your situation | A useful starting point | What to budget for |
A few ordinary lamps | Compare the three bulb packs below | Compatible sockets and voltage, plus the controller needed for your chosen route |
An existing Hue room | Hue motion sensor, Bridge and wireless dimmer | The sensor and control use the Hue system; the Bridge is a separate purchase if you don't own one |
A desk or sofa where you sit still | FP300 or MS605 presence detection | A compatible Matter controller and Thread border router, or the supported Aqara Zigbee route |
A hallway with people moving through | A motion sensor such as Hue or Eve Motion | Correct placement and a sensible off delay; radar is not automatically the better purchase |
TV built-in streaming apps | A screen-camera system, or a specifically supported TV app | Matched strip, screen-size fit and any app/Bridge costs |
An external HDMI streamer or console | An HDMI sync controller or matched kit | The required video modes, lightstrip, cables and any Bridge used for extra lights |
For the roles of a Matter controller, Thread border router and bridge, read our connection guide. A Matter label does not guarantee that every scene, sensor reading or entertainment effect appears in every platform.
Bulbs: compare the pack and the control route
Hue Essential and the current Govee H6008 option are both four-packs rated at 800 lumens per bulb. Their white-temperature ranges differ, and their app, accessory and network routes differ more than the small bulb specifications suggest. Nanoleaf's three-pack is a separate quantity and a Thread-based alternative; don't compare its pack price as though it contains four bulbs. Manufacturer lumen ratings describe specified white-light output, not equally bright saturated colours.
I'd choose a Hue route when a room needs coordinated sensors and familiar physical controls. Govee is a reasonable starting point for inexpensive app-controlled lamps on suitable Wi-Fi. Nanoleaf makes more sense when the Matter controller and Thread border router are already in place. These are suitability judgments, not measured rankings. See the fuller Hue versus Govee setup comparison.
Govee A19 E26 800 lm Matter-compatible 4-pack
Four 120 V lamps where Wi-Fi, app scenes and a low initial bulb-pack price matter.
Exact version: H6008. Current Matter-labelled retail option, not all earlier H6008 units. Region: US. Pack: 4.
Useful specifications: White brightness (lm per bulb): 800; Tunable white: 2700-6500 K; Power (W per bulb): 9; Power supply region: 120 V.
What else you need: Govee Home for native features; platform Matter controller for Matter basic controls.
Tradeoff: Govee shows an optional $7 coupon, code LB0806. The price comparison uses the $39.99 pack price before coupons. Govee advises against using these bulbs with smart switches.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Govee US, $39.99. Govee A19 E26 800 lm Matter-compatible 4-pack; model H6008. New direct manufacturer retail listing. Add to Cart shown; no explicit stock count. Free shipping advertised by Govee US. Check delivery for your address. Optional $7 code LB0806 shown. The comparison uses the $39.99 pre-coupon price. Redemption was not tested.
Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Thread A19 E26, 3-pack
Adding colour bulbs to a home that already has the required Matter and Thread infrastructure.
Exact version: NF080B03-3A19E. Matter over Thread, distinct from Wi-Fi and legacy HomeKit versions. Region: US. Pack: 3.
Useful specifications: Shape / fitting: A19 / E26; White brightness per bulb: Manufacturer shared Matter-bulb table: 900 lm average, 1000 lm maximum per bulb; Tunable white: 2700–6500 K in the manufacturer technical table; Power per bulb: 9 W ±10% per bulb; Intended environment: Indoor; Voltage: Not verified.
What else you need: Matter use needs a compatible Matter controller and Thread border router. Nanoleaf app supplies firmware updates and additional lighting features.
Tradeoff: A controller and border router are not included. Do not use with a traditional mains dimmer.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Nanoleaf US, $49.99. NF080B03-3A19E, Matter Thread A19 E26 3-pack, variant 46035586023658. New. In stock, ready to ship. Dispatch in 1–2 business days advertised. Rates and free-shipping eligibility are determined at checkout. Displayed pack price before any additional discounts.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Apple US, $49.95. NF080B03-3A19E, UPC/EAN 4897105331339, Matter Thread A19 E26 3-pack. New. Add to Bag displayed; delivery date and explicit stock status not verified. Not verified; excluded. Displayed three-pack price. Apple is $0.04 below Nanoleaf’s item price before delivery and taxes.
Sources: manufacturer specifications, retailer source.
Philips Hue Essential A19 E26 800 lm, 4-pack
Four everyday lamps in a Hue system, especially when physical controls and sensors are part of the plan.
Exact version: 046677592592. Current US listing; older owned bulbs not assumed identical. Region: US. Pack: 4.
Useful specifications: White brightness (lm per bulb): 800; Tunable white: 2200-6500 K; Power (W per bulb): 8.8; Power supply region: 120 V.
What else you need: Native Bluetooth route or Hue Bridge system; direct Matter route conditional on Matter-marked bulb, platform controller and Thread border router.
Tradeoff: Do not treat Bridge cost as compulsory for every control route. The listing’s radio and Matter fields differ; confirm the Matter marking before buying.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Philips Hue US, $69.99. Philips Hue Essential A19 E26 800 lm, 4-pack; model 046677592592. New direct manufacturer retail listing. In stock. Free US shipping advertised on orders over $49.99. Check delivery for your address. No coupon or membership applied. Checkout total not verified.
Philips Hue Essential starter kit: 2 E26 bulbs and Bridge
Exact version: US UPC 046677608972. One kit contains two 120 V A19 E26 colour bulbs, 800 lm each at 2700 K, and one standard Hue Bridge. Bridge power adapter and Ethernet cable are included; a motion sensor is separate.
Two suitable E26 lamps, Bridge mains power, a router Ethernet connection, and the Hue app on a compatible phone. A motion sensor is a separate purchase.
US offer checked 7 November 2026: Philips Hue US, $114.99 before tax and delivery. In stock. Free shipping advertised on orders over $49.99; confirm delivery for your address. No coupon applied; checkout total not verified.
Sensors: movement and seated presence solve different problems
Hue and Eve Motion suit movement-triggered lighting. FP300 and MS605 add radar-based presence sensing, which is relevant at a desk or sofa, but placement and tuning still matter. Maximum manufacturer range is not a promise through furniture or around corners. Follow the sensor buying guide and placement guide before choosing solely on range.
Aqara FP300
Battery-powered presence detection for a desk or seating area; whole-area presence rather than detailed FP2-style room mapping.
Exact version: PS-S04E. FP300. Region: EU manufacturer specification; confirm regional retail listing. Pack: 1.
Useful specifications: Detection: PIR, 60 GHz radar; Power: 2 × CR2450 batteries; Sensing: occupancy, ambient light, temperature, humidity; Environmental rating: Not verified; Manufacturer range: Up to 6 m; 120° field of view.
What else you need: Thread mode: suitable Matter controller and Thread border router. Zigbee mode: supported Aqara hub and Aqara Home; compatible Aqara Matter bridge needed to expose supported functions through Matter.
Tradeoff: Not a guarantee of detection behind furniture. Connection modes expose different settings.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Aqara US official store, $49.99. Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300, one sensor, US store SKU DTC-US-SN-PSFP300. New. Add to cart displayed; explicit stock count not verified. Calculated at checkout. The US listing does not identify the PS-S04D or PS-S04E mounting pack. Excluded from exact-variant sorting.
Eve Motion, Matter version
Movement-triggered lighting in a passage, entrance or utility space.
Exact version: 10EBY9951, the generation that ships with Matter. Earlier HomeKit models use a different product number. Region: international specifications. Pack: 1.
Useful specifications: Detection: Motion; Power: 2 × AAA batteries; Sensing: motion, ambient light; Environmental rating: IPX3; Manufacturer range: Up to 9 m at 2 m mounting height; 120° field of view.
What else you need: Compatible hub with Matter controller and Thread border-router functionality.
Tradeoff: No radar presence claim. Range specification assumes stated mounting height.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Eve official store, $54.95 reference price. Eve Motion, Matter version. New. US stock and exact checkout variant unconfirmed. Check the manufacturer’s US free-shipping threshold and destination charge at checkout. US reference price in the manufacturer's store-button data. The purchasable SKU and stock were not confirmed. Excluded from price sorting.
Meross MS605
Battery-powered seated presence detection where configurable ranges and thresholds are useful.
Exact version: MS605. Thread battery edition; not wired MS600. Region: Global store, US purchase example. Pack: 1.
Useful specifications: Detection: 24 GHz radar, PIR; Power: 1 × CR123A battery; Sensing: presence, motion, ambient light; Environmental rating: IP67; Manufacturer range: Motion: up to 6 m; presence: up to 4 m.
What else you need: Compatible Matter controller and Thread border router; no Meross hub needed for third-party Matter route.
Tradeoff: Manufacturer presence range is shorter than motion range. Needs room tuning and interference checks.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Meross official store, $33.99. MS605, 1-Pack. New. In stock, ready to ship shown. Store policy advertises free shipping, US delivery covered. Sale price. Regular price $37.99. No code required. Checkout taxes and delivery were not verified.
Philips Hue Indoor motion sensor
Add motion lighting to an existing Hue system.
Exact version: 046677570972. US listing 929003067502. Region: US. Pack: 1.
Useful specifications: Detection: Motion; Power: 2 × AAA batteries; Sensing: motion, daylight; Environmental rating: IP20.
What else you need: Hue Bridge-controlled setup, Hue app and at least one Hue light for lighting automation.
Tradeoff: Indoor-only IP20 model. Not a radar presence sensor.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Philips Hue US official store, $48.99. Indoor motion sensor 046677570972, single pack. New. In stock shown. Free US shipping advertised on orders over $49.99. Check delivery for your address. No coupon or membership applied. Checkout total not verified.
Sources: manufacturer specifications.
TV sync: controller-only and complete kits are different purchases
Camera systems observe the visible screen and can follow built-in streaming apps. An HDMI box follows an external source connected through it. Neither a high refresh-rate label nor an HDMI version proves that every HDR, chroma and variable-refresh combination works. Check the exact TV-sync route and video requirements.
The Hue entries below are controllers without a strip. The Govee entries are matched kits, and the listed versions fit different TV sizes. Their prices answer different shopping questions until the missing Hue lighting is added. The new single-input Hue 4K model must not be confused with the earlier four-input 4K box.
Govee AI Sync Box Kit 2 for 75-85-inch TVs
A matched HDMI lighting kit for a 75-85-inch TV with external source devices.
Exact version: H6604. Kit 2. Region: US. Pack: 1.
Useful specifications: Video: Advertised up to 8K/60 or 4K/144; VRR and ALLM; HDMI inputs: 4; TV size: 75-85 inches; Built-in TV apps: No; external HDMI source required; Lightstrip in package: Included.
What else you need: Matched kit and Govee Home setup; existing TV/source.
Tradeoff: Some DSC displays not supported. No automatic signal switching between multiple connected devices.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Govee US, $279.99. Govee AI Sync Box Kit 2 for 75-85-inch TVs; model H6604. New direct manufacturer retail listing. Add to Cart shown; no explicit stock count. Free shipping advertised by Govee US. Check delivery for your address. No coupon or membership applied. Checkout total not verified.
Sources: manufacturer specifications.
Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite for 55-65-inch TVs
A 55-65-inch flat TV using built-in apps, at a lower observed kit price than the HDMI alternatives.
Exact version: H6099. 3 Lite. Region: US. Pack: 1.
Useful specifications: TV size: 55-65 inches; Length (m): 3.6; Built-in TV apps: Optical screen capture; Lightstrip in package: Included.
What else you need: Govee Home, top camera mount; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi required by product FAQ.
Tradeoff: Not curved-TV compatible. TV thickness 4-35 mm.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Govee US, $89.99. Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite for 55-65-inch TVs; model H6099. New direct manufacturer retail listing. Add to Cart shown; no explicit stock count. Free shipping advertised by Govee US. Check delivery for your address. Optional $20 code TV9920 shown. If accepted, the product is $69.99 before tax and shipping. Sorting uses $89.99. Coupon redemption was not tested.
Sources: manufacturer specifications.
Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 4K
An external HDMI source at 4K/60 and a supported Hue lightstrip; the strip costs extra.
Exact version: 046677610616. 2026 single-input model. Region: US. Pack: 1.
Useful specifications: Video: 4K at 60 Hz; HDMI inputs: 1; Environmental rating: IP20, dry location; Built-in TV apps: No; external HDMI source required; Lightstrip in package: Not included.
What else you need: Hue app and supported colour light; current single-strip mode supports exact listed strips without Bridge; additional lights require Bridge.
Tradeoff: Not 4K/120. Do not merge with older four-input 4K box.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Philips Hue US, $149.99. Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 4K; model 046677610616. New direct manufacturer retail listing. In stock. Free US shipping advertised on orders over $49.99. Check delivery for your address. No coupon or membership applied. Checkout total not verified.
Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K
High-frame-rate HDMI sources and up to four connected source devices, after checking the exact video matrix.
Exact version: 046677579753. 8K HDMI 2.1 model. Region: US. Pack: 1.
Useful specifications: Video: Up to 8K/60 or 4K/120, subject to chroma/bit-depth matrix; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision; HDMI inputs: 4; Environmental rating: IP20; Power supply region: 100-240 V; Built-in TV apps: No; external HDMI source required; Lightstrip in package: Not included.
What else you need: Hue app; current support guide lists single supported strip without Bridge, or Bridge for more lights.
Tradeoff: No capture of native TV apps. Passthrough and light-sync support are distinct.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Philips Hue US, $384.99. Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K; model 046677579753. New direct manufacturer retail listing. In stock. Free US shipping advertised on orders over $49.99. Check delivery for your address. No coupon or membership applied. Checkout total not verified.
Philips Hue Play screen sync
Built-in TV apps with compatible Hue lighting, where an optical camera and calibration are acceptable.
Exact version: 046677612436. 2026. Region: US. Pack: 1.
Useful specifications: TV size: Up to 85 inches per selection guide; Environmental rating: IP20, dry location; Power supply region: 100-240 V; Built-in TV apps: Optical screen capture; Lightstrip in package: Not included.
What else you need: Hue app and supported Hue colour strip; one supported strip without Bridge, Bridge for expanded lights.
Tradeoff: Controller price excludes lightstrip. Optical capture, so physical mounting and room calibration matter.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Philips Hue US, $119.99. Philips Hue Play screen sync; model 046677612436. New direct manufacturer retail listing. In stock. Free US shipping advertised on orders over $49.99. Check delivery for your address. No coupon or membership applied. Checkout total not verified.
Lightstrips: generation and screen size matter
This is the new cuttable Hue Play gradient strip, not a statement that older Play gradient strips can be cut. Permission to shorten a strip does not imply that it can be extended or its offcuts reused. Our TV-lightstrip sizing guide explains the checks to make before buying or trimming.
Philips Hue Play gradient strip light 85-inch
A current-generation Hue TV setup up to 85 inches, with a supported sync route bought separately.
Exact version: 046677611767. 2026, new cuttable version. Region: US. Pack: 1.
Useful specifications: TV size: Up to 85 inches; Length (m): 3.5; Environmental rating: IP20, dry location; Power supply region: US 100-130 V per technical specifications; strip subsection says 110-130 V; Cuttable: Yes, this new generation only.
What else you need: Compatible sync controller or supported TV/desktop app setup and the Hue app. The strip includes mounting brackets and one power adapter.
Tradeoff: Do not apply new cutting permission to earlier Play gradient models. Do not infer extension/reuse permission from cuttable specification.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Philips Hue US, $149.99. Philips Hue Play gradient strip light 85-inch; model 046677611767. New direct manufacturer retail listing. In stock. Free US shipping advertised on orders over $49.99. Check delivery for your address. No coupon or membership applied. Checkout total not verified.
Hubs: include the hardware your chosen route needs
The standard Hue Bridge below is distinct from Bridge Pro. A Bridge is useful for Hue accessories and is required by the TV/desktop sync-app routes documented in our guide. Current Hue sync hardware also has a supported one-strip route without a Bridge. That exception does not mean every Hue setup or every strip works without one.
Philips Hue Bridge
Coordinating Hue lights and accessories, or using the Hue TV/desktop sync-app route.
Exact version: 046677458478. Standard Bridge, not Bridge Pro. Region: US. Pack: 1.
Useful specifications: Environmental rating: IP20, dry location; Capacity: 50 lights, 12 accessories.
What else you need: Hue app and network connection; use for Hue TV/desktop app and expanded entertainment lights.
Tradeoff: Do not apply Bridge Pro capacities or features.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Philips Hue US, $79.99. Philips Hue Bridge; model 046677458478. New direct manufacturer retail listing. In stock. Free US shipping advertised on orders over $49.99. Check delivery for your address. No coupon or membership applied. Checkout total not verified.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Hammond Hardware, $69.99. Standard Hue Bridge, UPC 046677458478, retailer model 458471, SKU 515404. New retail listing. Special order from vendor; listing estimates pickup in 2–7 days. Shipping offered; cost not verified. Special order; do not label immediately in stock.
Wireless controls: keep the room easy to use
A battery wireless control gives people a familiar button without cutting power to the smart bulb. It is not a mains dimmer and does not replace the electrical requirements of the existing circuit. Read smart switches versus smart bulbs before mixing a smart bulb with a wired dimmer or changing an installation.
Philips Hue Dimmer Switch, current model
Keeping everyday Hue lighting usable with a physical button, especially in shared rooms.
Exact version: 929002398601; UPC 046677562779. On/off top button and Hue bottom button; distinct from older separate on/off version. Region: US. Pack: 1.
Useful specifications: Power: 1 CR2032 battery, included; Installation: Wireless remote with wall mounting; no electrical rewiring; Intended environment: Indoor; IP20; Operating temperature: 0–40°C.
What else you need: Can control up to 10 Hue lights without a Bridge. A Hue Bridge and Hue app are required to customize button behavior. At least one Hue light is needed.
Tradeoff: Wireless Hue control; it does not switch a mains lighting circuit. Bridge is required for customized controls, not for the documented basic direct-pairing route.
US offer checked 6 November 2026: Philips Hue US, $30.99. Current Dimmer Switch, UPC 046677562779, 929002398601. New. In stock. Free US shipping advertised on orders over $49.99. Check delivery for your address. Single item price; starter-kit discount not applied.
Sources: manufacturer specifications.
Worked shopping lists: what the item prices leave out
These shopping lists use the US offers checked on 6 November 2026. Subtotals assume you already have suitable lamps, a phone and a home network. They exclude delivery, tax and installation.
Four Hue Essential bulbs plus the standard Bridge: $69.99 + $79.99 = $149.98 item subtotal using the two manufacturer offers. Add a physical control or sensor only if the room needs one. This is the Bridge-controlled option, not a claim that the Bridge is compulsory for every way of controlling the bulbs.
Four current Govee H6008 bulbs: $39.99 item subtotal for the listed Matter-labelled four-pack. The native Govee app route uses suitable 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi; a selected Matter ecosystem also needs its controller. No conditional coupon is included.
Hue 4K sync controller and the listed 85-inch strip: $149.99 + $149.99 = $299.98 known-item subtotal. The strip includes a power adapter and mounting brackets. This single-strip setup assumes a suitable external HDMI source. Allow for any extra cables your room needs.
Govee Backlight 3 Lite, 55-65-inch version: $89.99 kit price before coupons for a suitable flat TV. Govee showed a $20 code, TV9920, which would bring the item to $69.99 if accepted. Confirm the screen size and camera mount before ordering.
A retailer's lower item price may come with special-order delays or delivery charges. The catalogue shows each checked offer separately and does not claim to find the lowest price everywhere. The marked Meross purchase link is an affiliate link. Other specification and retailer links remain clearly identified.
How this catalogue is maintained
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This resource was researched, organized and written with substantial AI assistance. The linked evidence supports the product details; it is not a substitute for hands-on testing, and no hands-on testing is claimed here.
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Compare up to three devices in one category, then use the linked guide to plan the complete room. For a device you already own, start with unreachable-light troubleshooting or lights switching off while you are still in the room. Report a changed specification, price or broken link to support@smart.lighting.
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