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Hands on: Koogeek launches multicolour HomeKit light bulb that doesn’t need a hub

<div class="feat-image">(https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/koogeek-smart-bulb1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800)</div><p>The HomeKit ecosystem continues to expand with new accessories coming out all the time. Koogeek has now released the first hub-less HomeKit light bulb (http://amzn.to/2wlcUyB) ($36) that can display more than 16 million colors. Existing solutions like Philips Hue (http://amzn.to/2vFEwwm) require running a bridge hub in additional to buying the special multicolor bulbs.  The Koogeek solution is simpler and easier to recommend as a gift item — just replace your current bulb and you are pretty much good to go.</p>
<p>The Smart Bulb integration with HomeKit enables users to toggle the light on and off, change color and set the brightness level; everything is accessible from the Home app on iOS or with Siri voice commands. The hub-less approach has some tradeoffs, but on the whole it is a great accessory that adds smart home features to a room with very little fuss. Read on below for my full hands on …</p>
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