Smart Lights integration
Philips Hue Play Light BarsvsShelly 1PM Smart Relay
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Philips Hue Play Light Bars
5/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pickShelly 1PM Smart Relay
3/5
ecosystems (native)
| Ecosystem | Philips Hue Play Light Bars | Shelly 1PM Smart Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ✓ Native support | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Matter | ✓ Matter | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Philips Hue Play Light Bars supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Philips Hue Play Light Bars works natively with Apple HomeKit and Matter, where Shelly 1PM Smart Relay requires a workaround or has no support.
Philips Hue Play Light Bars supports Matter/Thread, making it compatible with all major ecosystems without a bridge — a meaningful advantage for long-term smart home flexibility.
Shelly 1PM Smart Relay connects without a hub or bridge, while Philips Hue Play Light Bars requires additional hardware for full compatibility.
Philips Hue Play Light Bars
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