GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US): what it works with
GE Cync · model A19 Direct Connect Color Changing Clear · For the US and Canada
- Matter Yes, over Wi-Fi
- Apple Home Via Matter
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Via Matter
- Home Assistant Unconfirmed
GE Cync Direct Connect A19 color bulb works with Apple Home and SmartThings over Matter, and with Alexa and Google Home through Cync, all over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and with no hub. It's an 800-lumen medium-base bulb. CSA lists a Matter-over-Wi-Fi certificate for the Cync Full Color Direct Connect A19. Home Assistant isn't confirmed.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Wi-Fi | GE's page for SKUs 93132325 (1-pack) and 93132326 (2-pack) says Matter compatible. CSA lists 'Cync Full Color Direct Connect LED A19' by Savant (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth); no CSA listing names a SKU.[1],[3] Other Matter smart bulbs |
| Apple Home | Via Matter | GE says Apple Home works through Matter; an Apple home hub is needed for remote use.[1] |
| Google Home | Yes | Cync's bulb FAQ says Direct Connect bulbs work with Google Assistant with no extra hub; GE also lists Google through Matter.[1],[4] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Cync's bulb FAQ says Direct Connect bulbs link to Alexa through the Cync skill or Frustration Free Setup; GE also lists Alexa through Matter.[1],[4] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter | GE lists Samsung SmartThings through Matter.[1] |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Home Assistant has an official cloud Cync integration (2025.10), but its docs list no models, and nothing names this bulb for HA's Matter integration. |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Hub required
- No[1]
- Local control
- Unconfirmed
- Light
- Full colour[1]
- Brightness
- 800 lm[1]
- Base
- Medium base (A19)[1]
- Radio: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi set up in the Cync app. CSA lists Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; GE's page mentions Bluetooth only in an FAQ.
- Hub: GE says no hub or bridge is needed.
- Local control: GE's product page does not state local control. Cync's general bulb FAQ says Direct Connect bulbs can still be controlled without internet, but does not name this model.
- Light: Sold as Full Color; GE also mentions a tunable white range.
- Base: GE says 'medium base'; in the US that is E26.
Before you buy
- GE sells several similar Cync color bulbs; check the SKU (93132325 or 93132326) before buying.
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
- Apple Home needs an Apple home hub for remote use.
- GE's shop page showed 'Sold out' on 2026-10-12.
Quick answers
- Does the GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Apple Home's Matter pairing. GE says Apple Home works through Matter; an Apple home hub is needed for remote use. More smart bulbs for Apple Home
- Does the GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) works with Google Home directly. Cync's bulb FAQ says Direct Connect bulbs work with Google Assistant with no extra hub; GE also lists Google through Matter. More smart bulbs for Google Home
- Does the GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Cync's bulb FAQ says Direct Connect bulbs link to Alexa through the Cync skill or Frustration Free Setup; GE also lists Alexa through Matter. More smart bulbs for Amazon Alexa
- Does the GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) work with SmartThings?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with SmartThings' Matter pairing. GE lists Samsung SmartThings through Matter. More smart bulbs for SmartThings
- Does the GE Cync Direct Connect A19 Color (US) work with Home Assistant?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Home Assistant has an official cloud Cync integration (2025.10), but its docs list no models, and nothing names this bulb for HA's Matter integration.
Sources
- GE Cync A19 Direct Connect LED Light Bulb, Color Changing, Matter Compatible, Works with Alexa and Google Home — GE Lighting (Savant) manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- GE Cync Smart LED Light Bulb, Color Changing, Matter Compatible — GE Lighting (Savant) manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Cync Full Color Direct Connect LED A19 — Connectivity Standards Alliance certification · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Cync Light Bulbs FAQs — GE Lighting (Savant) manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
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