8 smart bulbs from AliExpress and other stores

1. Philips Hue

The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance E27 9W has built-in Bluetooth for direct setup from a smartphone via the Philips app. Also, the light bulb can be connected to the Hue Bridge control unit: the bridge allows you to combine up to 50 Philips devices into one system.

To create a comfortable atmosphere in your home, four predefined light modes are designed specifically for your daily activities: relaxation, reading, concentration and activity.

The light bulb supports color adjustment (16 million shades) and on time, as well as adjustable luminous flux from 342 to 800 lumens. The operating time of the device is 25,000 hours. Philips Hue works with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Home. For voice control, you need a Hue Bridge block.

2. LIFX Mini White (L3A19MW08E27)

Smart Bulbs: LIFX Mini White E27 (L3A19MW08E27)

The 8W LIFX Mini White E27 is capable of delivering a luminous flux of up to 650 lumens. It supports Wi-Fi wireless connectivity for brightness adjustment and schedule programming. The light can be controlled using The LIFX mobile app or by voice commands via Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Home.

LIFX Mini White is able to wake up in the morning and prepare for bed at night by automatically adjusting the brightness. The color temperature of the lamp is 2,700 K. The declared service life is up to 23,000 hours.

3. Yeelight Smart Led Bulb 1S

Yeelight Smart Led Bulb 1S Color has a standard E27 base and supports 16 million color shades. At a power of 8, 5 W, the light bulb emits a luminous flux of 800 lumens. You can use the Yeelight mobile app to adjust brightness, color temperature (from 1,700 to 6,500 K) and other parameters.

The model is compatible with the ecosystems of Mi Home, Apple HomeKit and Google Home. Voice control works with Google Assistant, Siri, Amazon Alexa and Alice. The light bulb is able to change color, adjusting to the rhythm of the music, and in the application you can choose different options for atmospheric lighting: for relaxation, watching movies, a romantic evening and many other scenarios. The declared service life is 25,000 hours.

4. Yeelight Smart LED Filament Light

Smart Bulbs: Yeelight Smart LED Filament Light

The 6W retro light bulb emits warm light with a temperature of 2,700 K and a brightness of up to 700 lumens. It has a built-in Wi-Fi module for connecting to a home network and configuring via a mobile application. This model supports the ecosystems Mi Home and Apple HomeKit, is compatible with voice assistants from Google, Apple and Yandex.

For Yeelight Smart LED Filament Light, you can create a work schedule and various scenarios for interacting with other smart home devices. The declared service life is 25,000 hours.

5. JCKEL Smart Bulb

7W smart bulb with E27 base and Wi-Fi module for remote control. The mobile application provides settings for color (16 million shades), brightness and temperature (from 2,700 to 6,400 K), as well as a timer. The light bulb supports Google Home and Amazon Alexa systems. There is a synchronization mode for switching colors with music.

6. Wi-Fi Hiper IoT A61 RGB

Wi-Fi Hiper IoT A61 RGB with E27 base supports remote control via the Hiper IoT mobile application and voice assistants "Alice" and Google Assistant. The lamp can turn on and off according to a timer and according to programmed smart home scenarios.

The model is capable of changing the temperature of light from 2,700 to 6,500 K, switching color between 16 million shades and delivering brightness up to 1,020 lumens. The lamp power is 12 W. The declared service life is 25,000 hours.

7. Xiaomi Philips RuiChi Bulb

The 3.5W Xiaomi Philips RuiChi is equipped with an E14 socket. The lamp is available in two versions: with a transparent coating and a matte shell. The transparent model features a lotus-shaped lens for a beautiful light pattern, while a frosted dome light bulb emits a soft milky white light.

A Wi-Fi connection is used to synchronize with the Mi Home mobile application and connect to a smart home. The temperature of the light can be adjusted from 3,000 to 5,700 K. The maximum brightness of the matte version is 250 lumens, while the transparent model emits a luminous flux of up to 450 lumens. The stated lamp life is 15,000 hours.

8. Rayh Smart Bulb

The 10W light bulb supports 16 million color variations. The device communicates with a smartphone via Bluetooth, up to six bulbs can be combined into a common group. Brightness and color can be adjusted via the mobile app.

The temperature of the light cannot be changed, but two versions are available for ordering: with warm (2,700 K) and cold (5,700 K) light. Models with E27 or B22 base are also available to choose from. The light bulb is compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa systems. The application has 20 options for automatic color switching, a timer, and a synchronization mode with music. The declared service time is 25,000 hours.