Govee RGBIC Basic LED Strip H618A (US) vs Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US)
Smart LED light strips · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Amazon Alexa and Home Assistant.
- The Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US) works with Apple Home and Google Home; for the Govee RGBIC Basic LED Strip H618A (US) it isn't confirmed.
- Neither is confirmed to work with SmartThings.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio, local control, length, several colours at once and power.
Side by side
| Fact | Govee RGBIC Basic LED Strip H618A (US) | Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | No[3] | Yes, over Thread[1],[2] |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed[3] | Via Matter[1],[2] |
| Google Home | Unconfirmed[3] | Via Matter[1],[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[3] | Via Matter[1],[2] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed[3] | Unconfirmed[1] |
| Home Assistant | Yes[4] | Via Matter[2],[3] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[2],[3] | Thread, Bluetooth[1],[2] |
| Hub required | No[2],[3] | No[1] |
| Local control | Yes[4] | Unconfirmed |
| Light | Full colour[2] | Full colour[1] |
| Length | 5 m[2],[3] | 2 m[1] |
| Several colours at once | Yes[1],[2] | Unconfirmed[1] |
| Power | Mains adapter (24 V)[3] | Unconfirmed |
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 RGBIC Basic LED Strip H618A (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US): which works with Apple Home?
- Confirmed only for the Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US). The Govee RGBIC Basic LED Strip H618A (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart light strips for Apple Home
- Govee RGBIC Basic LED Strip H618A (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US): which works with Google Home?
- Confirmed only for the Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US). The Govee RGBIC Basic LED Strip H618A (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart light strips for Google Home
- Govee RGBIC Basic LED Strip H618A (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Govee RGBIC Basic LED Strip H618A (US) works directly; the Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart light strips for Amazon Alexa
- Govee RGBIC Basic LED Strip H618A (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US): which works with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Govee RGBIC Basic LED Strip H618A (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The Govee RGBIC Basic LED Strip H618A (US) works directly; the Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart light strips for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Govee RGBIC Basic LED Strip H618A (US) · Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip (Matter, US)