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Smart ceiling lights

A smart ceiling fixture replaces the whole flush mount rather than the bulb inside it, so the light is designed around the LED and there is no bulb to swap later. It is wiring work, but the result looks intentional instead of like a smart bulb in an old fixture.

In the catalog
12
Work without a hub
10 of 12
Hub required
1
Most common radios
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Matter, Thread
Price range
$25 to $440

What decides compatibility

  • The LED is not replaceable. When it fails, the fixture is done, so weigh the price against the fixture life.
  • The wall switch has to stay on for the fixture to respond, same as a smart bulb.
  • Check the mounting plate against your ceiling box, especially in older homes.

How these connect to your system

A works-with badge does not say how the device gets there, and the path changes what you get. Direct means the maker built the integration and the device's own features tend to come with it. Via Matter means the standard controls work and anything unusual about the device may not carry over. Via a hub means you need a second box, usually the maker's own, before it works at all.

  • Google Home12 work with it
    Direct 9Via Matter 2Via a hub 1
  • Alexa12 work with it
    Direct 9Via Matter 2Via a hub 1
  • SmartThings4 work with it
    Via Matter 3Via a hub 1
  • Apple Home4 work with it
    Via Matter 3Via a hub 1
  • Home Assistant4 work with it
    Via Matter 3Via a hub 1
  • Hue1 work with it
    Direct 1

Smart ceiling lights we list

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Govee 4-Inch Smart Recessed Downlights
Govee 4-Inch Smart Recessed Downlights
Govee · Smart ceiling light · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogleAlexa
$140
Govee 4/6 Inch Recessed Lighting with Night Light
Govee 4/6 Inch Recessed Lighting with Night Light
Govee · Smart ceiling light · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$140
Govee Ceiling Light Ultra
Govee Ceiling Light Ultra
Govee · Smart ceiling light · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogleAlexa
$250
Govee RGBIC Cube Wall Sconces
Govee RGBIC Cube Wall Sconces
Govee · Smart ceiling light · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogleAlexa
$150
Govee RGBWW RGBIC Smart Ceiling Light
Govee RGBWW RGBIC Smart Ceiling Light
Govee · Smart ceiling light · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogleAlexa
$50
Govee Smart Retrofit Recessed Can Lights
Govee Smart Retrofit Recessed Can Lights
Govee · Smart ceiling light · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogleAlexa
$160
Matter Ultra Slim 4" Recessed Downlight
Matter Ultra Slim 4" Recessed Downlight
Nanoleaf · Smart ceiling light · Matter
No hubSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$120
Nanoleaf Matter Ultra Slim Recessed Downlight
Nanoleaf Matter Ultra Slim Recessed Downlight
Nanoleaf · Smart ceiling light · Matter
Hub requiredSmartThingsAppleGoogleHome AssistantAlexa
$35
Philips Hue Datura Ceiling Panel
Philips Hue Datura Ceiling Panel
Philips Hue · Smart ceiling light · Zigbee
Optional hubSmartThingsAppleHueGoogleHome Assistant+1
$440
WiZ Downlight 5 6 Inch Retrofit Downlight 125w
WiZ Downlight 5 6 Inch Retrofit Downlight 125w
WiZ · Smart ceiling light · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogleAlexa
$30
WiZ Downlight 5 6 Inch Retrofit Downlight 83w
WiZ Downlight 5 6 Inch Retrofit Downlight 83w
WiZ · Smart ceiling light · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogleAlexa
$25
WiZ Downlight 6 Inch Slim Recessed Downlight 12w
WiZ Downlight 6 Inch Slim Recessed Downlight 12w
WiZ · Smart ceiling light · Wi-Fi
No hubGoogleAlexa
$52

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