Best Smart Lighting UK (2026) — Page 5
Smart bulbs and lighting kits for UK smart homes.
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#25 Pick
Philips Hue White Personal Wireless Lighting LED Starter Kit, 2 x 8.5W A60 E27 Bulbs, 1 x Hue BridgeRated 4.6 out of 5 stars (9,840)
- Zigbee (Hue Bridge)
Currently unavailable
Pros
- Hue Bridge included for full automation, schedules and geofencing
- Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit
- Warm white bulbs are ideal for a first smart lighting room
Cons
- White-only — no colour-changing without upgrading bulbs
#26 Pick
Philips Hue Starter Kit: 3 GU10 Smart Spotlights + Smart Button, White and Colour AmbianceRated 4.6 out of 5 stars (612)
- Zigbee (Hue Bridge)
£110.54
Pros
- 3 colour-changing GU10 spotlights suit kitchens and hallways
- Smart Button gives instant manual control without the app
- Full Hue ecosystem compatibility including HomeKit
Cons
- Premium price for a 3-spotlight starter set
#27 Pick
Tapo L510E Smart Bulb, Smart Wi-Fi LED Light, E27, Dimmable Soft Warm White, No Hub RequiredRated 4.5 out of 5 stars (15,230)
- Wi-Fi (No hub required)
£6.99
Pros
- Cheapest way to try a single smart bulb
- Works with Alexa and Google Home, no hub required
- Dimmable warm white via the free Tapo app
Cons
- Single bulb only — no colour-changing on this model
#28 Pick
Tapo L530B (2-Pack) B22 Smart Bulb, Multicolour Dimmable LED Light BulbRated 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,126)
- Wi-Fi (No hub required)
£14.99
Pros
- B22 bayonet fitting suits many UK ceiling roses
- Millions of colours plus scheduling in the free Tapo app
- No hub needed, connects straight to home Wi-Fi
Cons
- App can be slow to sync when controlling many bulbs at once
#29 Pick
Philips Hue Starter Kit Bridge Pro + 3 GU10 Spotlights + Button, White and Colour Ambience Smart BulbsRated 4.6 out of 5 stars (90)
- Mains-wired
- Wi-Fi
£189.00
Pros
- Bridge Pro hub gives faster, more reliable smart control
- 3 colour-changing GU10 spotlights plus a Smart Button included
- Works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings
Cons
- Requires the separate Hue Bridge hub for full functionality
- Premium price versus bulb-only smart lighting kits
#30 Pick
Tapo L510B B22 Smart Bulb Warm White Dimmable LED Light Bulb, 806 Lumens, Schedule & Timer, Works with Alexa & GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 stars (16,355)
- Wi-Fi (No hub required)
Currently unavailable
Pros
- Budget-friendly entry into smart lighting with a familiar B22 fitting
- No hub required, pairs directly over Wi-Fi
- Schedule and timer features via the Tapo app
Cons
- Warm white only, no colour-changing on this model