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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 161 reviews

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars

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66%would recommend to a friend

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Customers praise the Essentials A19 Smart LED Bulb's brightness and ease of use, finding it simple to set up and control via various smart home platforms. However, concerns exist regarding the product's reliability and app compatibility, with some users experiencing connectivity issues and slow response times. A few customers also commented on the setup process and price.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great with HomeKit!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Work great with my HomeKit! Love the way they look in above head lamps. Easy to control using Home app, Nanoleaf app, and Siri. Extremely responsive. Definitely will be buying more from Nanoleaf in the near future.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good smart light bulbs

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to set up and use with HomeKit. Different colors is fun. Would buy again!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worthless. Two days of my life I won't get back.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I read the other negative reviews, and thought - hey, I'm tech savvy, this is probably just people who don't understand tech. I bought three boxes (nine) of these. I spent two days trying to pair these with my Amazon Echo Thread/Matter network before I finally got them working. The Android app didn't work at all, I was only able to pair them using iOS (iPad) and then each bulb required upwards of four attempts ONLY AFTER a long firmware upgrade. I have another Thread network; I was unable to pair any of them with that. Now, three days later - only one of nine is still paired with the Echo. The bulbs, when they worked, had great color. My guess is that Nanoleaf tried to get these out to market to be "first" with Matter-enabled bulbs, and neglected to get their firmware (in the bulbs) and software (apps) figured out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nanoleaf Product Expert
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      Hello, and we are truly sorry to hear about the hassle you had to go through with the Bulbs. We're always working to improve everything from the technical and the user experience perspective, including things like the app, so those things are only going to get better over time. As for Matter, that's partially still a mystery in the hands of the big players, but for our part we're going to make sure again that everyone has the best experience possible. As Matter and Thread continue to grow though that experience too is going to get better and better. Being early adopters of new technology is always tricky at first, but the only way to go is up and we're going to make sure we try our best to get things working better.

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent bit 100% reliable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well most of the time. Sometime unresponsive and gives the wrong colors. Frustrating when it happens at night.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great with Apple Home

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These work amazing with my homepods and are very nice to be able to change brightness and color for various moods and settings. Wish there were more color options

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Reliability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lights!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great. I only had one issue after a power outage but was easy to repair.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Useful

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Nanoleaf bulb impresses with its vibrant and customizable lighting options, allowing users to personalize their space effortlessly. Its energy-efficient LED technology not only provides bright illumination but also contributes to energy savings. The seamless integration with smart home ecosystems adds an extra layer of convenience, making the Nanoleaf bulb a stylish and practical choice for modern lighting solutions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great matter enabled multicolor bulbs.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great matter enabled multicolor bulbs. The bulbs have been solid, since I corrected the issues with my wireless network. I've only had them a few weeks, but so far they just work. I have them installed outside lighting my the entry ways to my garage area and although it's not been extreme temp changes lately, they have seen some cold nights and haven't missed a beat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Control

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lights, love that I can control them from my phone and displays nice holidays colors.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Convenience

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Adding to the Google home is a bit convoluted. In ordered to be automatically picked up by the app the bulb needs to be switched on first. You then need to scan the matter qr code on the bulb or the sticker in the package. Found it simpler to do a few more clicks to directly scan the code first and then plug it in. But it still is a huge improvement from adding to the maker's app then add it to the Google home. It's a pity more manufacturers are not supporting matter.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nanoleaf Product Expert
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      Thank you for this wonderful feedback! We are really happy to know that you are finding the Essentials Matter Bulbs easy to install with the integration with Google, and that the updated technology in the Bulbs also works for you. We appreciate that you are enjoying your Nanoleaf Lights and we hope you continue to do so!

  • Cons mentioned:
    Reliability

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for single platform

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They worked well with apple HomeKit, but when trying to use it with other matter hubs I could not get them to connect with to both simultaneously. I ended up returning. If you just have one platform these should work very well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good/Great, but not the best

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good lights. I'm using them in an Apple HomeKit set up. It is very nice to not need a bridge and that they use the Matter and Thread protocol for fast responsiveness without bogging down my WiFi network. However, they do not get very bright and do not have as wide a range of colors as some other bulbs. They're good or even great bulbs, but not the best.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable and Efficient

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These were very buggy compared to my rock solid Philips Hue lights when I purchased them May 2023. However over time (updates to Matter/Thread + firmware) they have become extremely stable. They are just as reliable if not better than my ZigBee Philips Hue bulbs. I bought these as a tech enthusiast wanting to try out thread radio and they are now ready for the masses. Especially with new iPhones coming with thread radios these should be easy to control for everyone in the future. These are now my preferred bulbs especially for the value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Them

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really nice bulbs, super easy to setup and have great colors.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    beautiful colors

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    beautiful colors and easy to setup; very effective at setting the mood

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    These Lights Suck.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought these lights thinking they were affordable smart lights- Turns out they were neither. First, you need to have a “thread border router” device such as Apple TV or Google Home to even begin connecting them, so if you don’t have one already these are no longer affordable. As for the “smart” portion- These are the dumbest “smart” lights I’ve ever purchased. They never stay connected. Reconnecting them has taken hours each time. I have numerous other smart lights in my home that do not need a thread border router and do not disconnect on a regular basis. As I’m well beyond the return period, I did what any rational person would do with these lights. Took them to the backyard and smashed them to make room for smart lights that actually work. Never buying another Nanoleaf product, or any “matter enabled device” ever again. It all sucks.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nanoleaf Product Expert
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      Thank you for sharing your experience with the Essentials Matter A19 Smart Bulb. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that the setup and connectivity were such a hassle, especially with needing a Thread border router—if that wasn’t clear up front, we know it must’ve been disappointing. The time spent reconnecting is frustrating, and we understand why it’s caused frustration with Matter-enabled devices. Your feedback gives us a chance to improve, and we’ll definitely keep it in mind as we work to make our products better. Thanks again for sharing your experience; we’re here if you have further thoughts or need any support.

  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The color and brightness are great. Setup is a nightmare. Useless as the software is so bad, and the lights drop from the Thread network randomly several times a day. This is not a Thread network issues as I have about 7 edge and border routers.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nanoleaf Product Expert
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      Thanks so much for sharing your experience — we’re really sorry to hear how frustrating the setup and connection issues have been, especially since you’ve already got a solid Thread network in place. That’s definitely not how it should be, and we understand how disappointing it is when things don’t work as expected.

      We’d love to take a closer look and help sort this out. Could you reach out to our support team here: https://support.nanoleaf.me/hc/en-us/requests/new? If possible, include some details about your current network setup and what you’ve already tried — that’ll help us speed things up on our end. We’re here to help get everything running smoothly!

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Easy to install and setup

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    At my fault, I didn’t know that you needed a home hub (Apple 4k tv or Apple pod) to work with siri. Product was easy to install and setup.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    It’s Good, but not with HomeKit

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This bulb should be great. Many Nanoleaf products are, but this one falls short. Its supposed to be a Matter bulb, but that part doesn’t work, meaning you can’t connect it to HomeKit. Only to the Nanoleaf App (which isn’t a good app). I will give it credit for the colors and brightness, but the broken connectivity (at least on the bulb I recieved) makes this not work for my needs, so I can’t give it a good review

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The lights work perfectly and you can control it from the homepod

    I would recommend this to a friend
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