Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) vs Wyze Bulb Color (US)

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FactNanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US)Wyze Bulb Color (US)
MatterYes, over Thread[4]Unconfirmed
Apple HomeVia Matter[1],[4]Unconfirmed
Google HomeVia Matter[1],[4]Yes[1],[4]
Amazon AlexaVia Matter[1],[4],[6]Yes[1],[3]
SmartThingsVia Matter[1],[4]Unconfirmed
Home AssistantVia Matter[4],[5]Unconfirmed
RadioThread, Bluetooth[1],[4]Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1],[2]
Hub requiredNo[1],[3]No[1]
Local controlYes[3],[5]Unconfirmed
LightFull colour[1]Full colour[1],[2]
Brightness806 lm[1],[2]1,100 lm[2]
BaseE26 (A19)[1]E26 (A19)[2]

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

Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Wyze Bulb Color (US): which works with Apple Home?
Confirmed only for the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US). The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Wyze Bulb Color (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart bulbs for Apple Home
Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Wyze Bulb Color (US): which works with Google Home?
Both. The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Wyze Bulb Color (US) works directly. More smart bulbs for Google Home
Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Wyze Bulb Color (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
Both. The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Wyze Bulb Color (US) works directly. More smart bulbs for Amazon Alexa
Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Wyze Bulb Color (US): which works with SmartThings?
Confirmed only for the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US). The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Wyze Bulb Color (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart bulbs for SmartThings
Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) or Wyze Bulb Color (US): which works with Home Assistant?
Confirmed only for the Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US). The Nanoleaf Essentials A19 (Matter, US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Wyze Bulb Color (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart bulbs for Home Assistant

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