GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) vs Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US)
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- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings.
- The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works with Home Assistant; for the GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio, local control, brightness and base.
Side by side
| Fact | GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) | Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Wi-Fi[1],[3] | Yes, over Thread[4] |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1] | Via Matter[1],[4] |
| Google Home | Yes[1],[4] | Via Matter[1],[4] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1],[4] | Via Matter[1],[4],[6] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1] | Via Matter[1],[4] |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Via Matter[4],[5] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1],[3] | Thread, Bluetooth[1],[4] |
| Hub required | No[1] | No[1],[3] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Yes[3],[5] |
| Light | Full colour[1] | Full colour[1] |
| Brightness | 800 lm[1] | 806 lm[1],[2] |
| Base | Medium base (A19)[1] | E26 (A19)[1] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) works through Matter; the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart bulbs for Apple Home
- GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) works directly; the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart bulbs for Google Home
- GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) works directly; the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart bulbs for Amazon Alexa
- GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) works through Matter; the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart bulbs for SmartThings
- GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US). The GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart bulbs for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) · Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US)