Best Smart Lighting UK (2026) — Page 2

Pros

• Tuneable warm-to-cool white controlled from the Hive app
• Works alongside existing Hive heating hubs for one combined app
• Reliable scheduling for security and energy savings

Cons

• Requires a Hive Hub if you don’t already have Hive heating installed

Pros

• Connects direct to Wi-Fi, no hub required
• Dimmable warm white, 2.9W uses far less energy than a 50W halogen
• Works with Alexa and Google Home for voice control

Cons

• Single bulb only — spotlights usually need several to fill a room

Pros

• Four matched GU10 spotlights cover a full kitchen or living room ceiling
• 16 million colours plus tuneable white via the Tapo app
• Works with Alexa and Google Assistant, no separate hub needed

Cons

• App account required for full scheduling and scene features

Pros

• Connects direct to Wi-Fi, no separate hub needed
• Motion sensor mode with app-based dynamic scenes
• Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit

Cons

• Energy monitoring feature needs the WiZ app kept up to date

Pros

• Four bulbs cover a whole flat from a single order
• Direct Wi-Fi connection compatible with Google and Alexa
• Dimmable warm white replaces 60W incandescent lamps

Cons

• Warm white dimmable only, no colour-changing on this model

Pros

• RGBW colours plus tuneable white from 2700K to 6500K
• Three matched bulbs suit fitting out a full room at once
• Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa

Cons

• App account required for full scheduling and scene features