Smart Lights integration
Cree Connected LEDvsLIFX A19
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Cree Connected LED
2/5
ecosystems (native)
LIFX A19
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | Cree Connected LED | LIFX A19 |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ⚠ Workaround required | ✓ Native support |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
LIFX A19 supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
LIFX A19 works natively with Apple HomeKit, where Cree Connected LED requires a workaround or has no support.
LIFX A19 connects without a hub or bridge, while Cree Connected LED requires additional hardware for full compatibility.
Cree Connected LED
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported