<2>HomeKit Weekly: This Matter Smart Bulb Brings Lighting Control to Apple Home for Under $10
<3>Introduction
<>I have been a Philips Hue user for a number of years. They are rock solid, but they aren’t cheap. Recently, one of the bulbs in my hallway finally gave up the ghost. Instead of dropping $45 on a replacement, I decided to look at what the “Matter era” has brought to the table in terms of Wi-Fi only bulbs. I found a Matter-native option that costs less than $10 per bulb. It connects directly over Wi-Fi, requires no hub outside of a HomePod/Apple TV, and works with Apple Home right out of the box.
<3>The Matter Era and Smart Bulbs
The Matter standard has been gaining traction in the smart home space, and it’s clear why. By allowing devices to connect directly to the internet without the need for a hub