Philips Hue is the most popular smart bulb, but is it the best?We're constantly looking for ways to make our homes smarter, from intelligent thermostats to smart lights. We've seen it all,
LIFX Multicolor LED Bulb
No hub required
$48 at Amazon
Pros
Bright, vivid colors
HomeKit support out of the box
Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri
Does not require a hub for it integrations
Lower up-front cost for connectivity
Rated for 25,000 hours of life
Cons
More expensive than Philips Hue bulb-for-bulb
Not as compatible as a Hue bulb with a Bridge
With excellent colors, LIFX bulbs come out of the box with support for HomeKit and Siri, as well as Alexa and Google Assistant. The bulbs connect directly to your network, and don't require a hub in order to connect to the rest of your HomeKit devices. But LIFX does miss out on some of the compatibility of the Hue ecosystem.
Philips Hue White & Color LED bulb
Colorful compatibility
$49 at Amazon
Pros
Great colors
Compatible with HomeKit and Siri with Hue Bridge
Compatible with Alexa ...
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Philips Hue is the most popular smart bulb, but is it the best?
