A:AnswerThis bulb is a viable replacement but does not allow you to control it with the system in place to control the Cree bulb you are replacing.
This is a 1100 lumen bulb A19 and 60Hz but requires a bluetooth connection or a Philips Hue Hub
A:AnswerThis bulb uses Zigbee or bluetooth for communication - to control with any of the personal assistants, you will need to use the associated Philips Hue Hub
A:AnswerThe newer bulbs can be controlled locally with bluetooth, however, a Philips Hue Hub will be needed to control them with any home assistant or to control more than 20+ bulbs