Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) vs Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US)
Smart bulbs · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio and brightness.
Side by side
| Fact | Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) | Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Wi-Fi[1],[4] | Yes, over Thread[4] |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[2] | Via Matter[1],[4] |
| Google Home | Yes[1] | Via Matter[1],[4] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1] | Via Matter[1],[4],[6] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1],[3] | Via Matter[1],[4] |
| Home Assistant | Yes[5] | Via Matter[4],[5] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1] | Thread, Bluetooth[1],[4] |
| Hub required | No[1] | No[1],[3] |
| Local control | Yes[5] | Yes[3],[5] |
| Light | Full colour[1] | Full colour[1] |
| Brightness | 1,000 lm[1] | 806 lm[1],[2] |
| Base | E26 (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
- Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (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
- Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (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
- Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (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
- Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (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
- Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) works directly; 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: Govee Smart Bulb H6006 (US) · Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US)