Hello,
Matter is about to launch, and it already looks very promising that the standard will establish itself in the long term and replace the older systems (especially the isolated solutions).
My question is: Which smart lights would you recommend for Matter?
Lights: complete lamps, bulbs, light strips, etc.
Matter mainly relies on the wireless standard Thread, but Wi-Fi and other wireless standards can also be integrated via bridges.
The largest and best-known provider is Philips Hue. However, Philips Hue has already announced that they will continue to use Zigbee and do not plan to incorporate Thread. Matter compatibility will be achieved through the Hue Bridge.
Which lamps would you recommend?
Would you use Philips Hue despite Zigbee and work with two wireless standards (Zigbee for the lamps and the rest with Thread)?
For light switches, I like the Eve Light Switch (wireless standard Thread). Alternatively, you could also use Friends of Hue switches or standard Zigbee light switches.
Matter is about to launch, and it already looks very promising that the standard will establish itself in the long term and replace the older systems (especially the isolated solutions).
My question is: Which smart lights would you recommend for Matter?
Lights: complete lamps, bulbs, light strips, etc.
Matter mainly relies on the wireless standard Thread, but Wi-Fi and other wireless standards can also be integrated via bridges.
The largest and best-known provider is Philips Hue. However, Philips Hue has already announced that they will continue to use Zigbee and do not plan to incorporate Thread. Matter compatibility will be achieved through the Hue Bridge.
Which lamps would you recommend?
Would you use Philips Hue despite Zigbee and work with two wireless standards (Zigbee for the lamps and the rest with Thread)?
For light switches, I like the Eve Light Switch (wireless standard Thread). Alternatively, you could also use Friends of Hue switches or standard Zigbee light switches.
FrankChief schrieb:
What lamps would you recommend?
Philips Hue? Probably has the widest range.
Maybe Nanoleaf?
What about Wi-Fi lamps: Wiz (also from Philips or Signify) or Xiaomi Yeelight I’m using Hue and IKEA here. IKEA offers the best value for standard applications.
I have no experience with Nanoleaf.
Wi-Fi is a tricky subject—I mostly see disadvantages compared to Zigbee (no mesh network, unclear if your router can handle many devices, etc., and the price isn’t better either).
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FrankChief16 Nov 2022 14:48Have you also registered the Ikea Tradfri lamps with the Hue Bridge?
Okay, so currently Zigbee is the best option for lamps.
Nanoleaf will soon release new lamps with Thread support (others will probably do the same).
Philips Hue has stated they do not plan to produce lamps with Thread (the Hue Bridge is already Matter compatible).
How does the mesh network work with Hue lamps? For example, can I have the Bridge in the basement and still have the lamps in the attic reachable?
I would of course equip the stairwell and hallway with lamps to ensure good mesh coverage.
Okay, so currently Zigbee is the best option for lamps.
Nanoleaf will soon release new lamps with Thread support (others will probably do the same).
Philips Hue has stated they do not plan to produce lamps with Thread (the Hue Bridge is already Matter compatible).
How does the mesh network work with Hue lamps? For example, can I have the Bridge in the basement and still have the lamps in the attic reachable?
I would of course equip the stairwell and hallway with lamps to ensure good mesh coverage.
FrankChief schrieb:
Have you also connected the Ikea Tradfri lights to the Hue Bridge? I did that once, but now I do it differently – however, it works since they are all Zigbee compatible.
FrankChief schrieb:
How does it work with Hue lights and the mesh setup? For example, can I have the Bridge in the basement and still have the lights in the attic reachable?
I would naturally equip the stairwell and hallway with lights for mesh coverage. That is all part of the Zigbee standard. Lights and smart plugs, basically anything that stays powered continuously, act as routers.
If you have a light or smart plug between the basement and attic, everything should work fine.
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FrankChief16 Nov 2022 15:02sysrun80 schrieb:
Everything is already included in the Zigbee standard. Lamps and smart plugs—basically anything that stays permanently connected to power—act as routers.
If you have a lamp or a smart plug somewhere between the basement and the attic, everything should work. Does this also work well in practice?
That’s how the thread is structured as well.
The thread is based on Zigbee, and the entire Zigbee Alliance was involved with Matter.
Okay, I still have some time before buying the first lamps, maybe March 2023, then I will wait again to see the latest developments.
How would you handle outdoor lighting at the main entrance?
A simple, basic lamp with a standard motion sensor?
Or would you go for a Philips Hue lamp?
Are there Philips Hue lamps with integrated motion sensors, or are there only separate battery-operated motion sensors from Hue?
SaniererNRW123 schrieb:
Basically, changing the bulb color: Is that something people really do?We do, yes. I prefer warm light, especially in the evening when relaxing or in the bathroom during a bath. My wife prefers cool light. Always.
Our child likes colorful lighting. But they only get that in their own room...
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FrankChief16 Nov 2022 19:32Yes, we would definitely want to switch between warm and cool light as well as have dimmable options.
In the living room, colored lighting would also make sense if you want to integrate the lamps into the ambient lighting.
In the living room, colored lighting would also make sense if you want to integrate the lamps into the ambient lighting.
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