Meross MSL120 (US) vs Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US)
Smart bulbs · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings.
- The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works with Home Assistant; for the Meross MSL120 (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio, local control and brightness.
Side by side
| Fact | Meross MSL120 (US) | Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Yes, over Thread[4] |
| Apple Home | Yes[1],[2] | Via Matter[1],[4] |
| Google Home | Yes[1] | Via Matter[1],[4] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1],[2] | Via Matter[1],[4],[6] |
| SmartThings | Yes[1],[2] | Via Matter[1],[4] |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Via Matter[4],[5] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi[1] | 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 | 810 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
- Meross MSL120 (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Meross MSL120 (US) works directly; the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart bulbs for Apple Home
- Meross MSL120 (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Meross MSL120 (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
- Meross MSL120 (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Meross MSL120 (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
- Meross MSL120 (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Meross MSL120 (US) works directly; the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router). More smart bulbs for SmartThings
- Meross MSL120 (US) or Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US). The Meross MSL120 (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: Meross MSL120 (US) · Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US)