9 Best Wifi Smart Light Bulbs (LED Color Changing)

You can do a lot with these bulbs. Besides the ability to program your lights to switch on when you return home, there are color moods and palates that you can set. The associated app is quick and easy to download (even for iPhones, though not for HomeKit). And, you can connect up to 100 bulbs to your phone. You can dim your lights, and the interface is rather intuitive.

Expect 25,000 hours of light. That’s a little low as far as LED lights go, but these are really powerful bulbs.

Looking for super bright bulbs? These have 1055 lumens. That’s about as powerful as you’re going to get with home lighting. Each bulb can adjust to 16 million different colors and 1,000 shades of white from warm to cool. You have to appreciate the amount of thought put into the colors.

You get the equivalent of 75 watts with every 11 watt-LED bulb.

The ability to integrate with your favorite platforms is one of the reasons we really like these light bulbs. You can connect it with Amazon Echo/Alexa, IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings, and Nest. But, you should know that it doesn’t connect with Apple’s HomeKit. We know that will turn some of you off. You can also use it alone with the LIFX app on your smartphone–no need for a hub or system.

No hub is needed. You might like that, especially because you can link these lights with your home WiFi network. In case you’re wondering, each one is Wi-Fi enabled; no Bluetooth needed.

$50 for a single light bulb? That’s hard to justify, but somehow, this bulb pulls it off. We would like it more if it were cheaper.

There are lots of reasons we recommend the TP-Link bulbs, beginning with the sturdy construction of the bulbs themselves. You get all the color and dimming options you want, plus the ability to program your lights and work with them anywhere you’re connected to WI-Fi. We’re especially fans of the tunable white bulb that allows you to mimic daylight when you want everything to feel like a long, peaceful spring day.

Sadly, you can’t control groups of lights, but you can set them to work at the same time, and the app is remarkably intuitive. Also, there’s no geofencing on this, but you will be able to tell Alexa to turn on the lights when you walk in the door. A serious bonus of these lights is the complete lack of hub, but the ability to link with Alexa and Echo if you like. No need for Bluetooth or Zigbee. You kind of have to appreciate that simplicity. But, on the same tip, you need to buy into the Amazon systems to make this part of an overall Smart Home system. If that’s fine with you, then you’re gonna love these lights.

Based on the three-hour daily norm, each Smart bulb should last 22.8 years. That’s much longer than the two-year warranty you get with each light.

You’ll get a lovely 800 lumens out of these bulbs. That’s not bad at all. In fact, it’s quite good.  Bulbs are available in 50W and 50W (equivalent) white and a dynamic color option (with 16 million colors). There’s also a tunable white bulb that ranges from soft white to daylight. That should inspire you to start programming your lights rather than controlling them reactively.

The actual wattage draw on your power supply is 11, but you get the equivalent of 60 watts on that. There is also that 50-watt bulb available. And, the app has a handy little energy usage screen, so you can play around with settings until you’re as green as can be.

These TP-Link Smart lights connect to Amazon Alexa and Echo devices relatively seamlessly. You can also use the free app for Android or iOS on your phone or tablet. Now, you don’t need a hub for these lights, but you can only control them one at a time. Of course, you can program entire rooms, but you still will need to schedule each light to go on, off, or dim individually.

If you’re looking to go all out with color in your home, you’ll pay about $50 per bulb, which is on the pricy side. But, if you’re more of a 60-watt-white kind of a person, you’ll pay about half. For the lower wattage bulb, you’ll pay somewhere in the middle.

If you’re looking for a cheap way to make your home “smarter”, Sengled’s Element bulbs are a great option. Setup is a breeze with this smart light, and the app allows you to customize brightness, color, on/off timer, and many more settings. It’s incredibly easy to use, and you’ll find it will take you just a few minutes to get your smart lighting system up and running once you have the hub set up.

This light bulb has an average lifespan of 25,000 hours or up to 22 years (depending on use).

You get 650 lumens from this bulb, more than enough to illuminate your bedroom, office, or kitchen. For the basic Element bulb, all you get is warm and bright lighting (classic yellow and white), but no colors. You’ll need to upgrade to the Element Color Plus for that.

This is the equivalent of a 60 Watt light bulb, but it uses a fraction of the energy. It’s Energy Star certified and highly energy-efficient!

You’ll need to use a Sengled hub (sold separately) to use these light bulbs without any home automation platforms, but they’re compatible with Wink, Zigbee, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa. If you already have any of these hubs, you can install the bulb easily and add it to your smart home devices.

Once the light bulb is screwed in and turned on, simply go to your Sengled hub or other smart home (Zigbee, Wink, etc.) hubs and let it search for the new device. It’s a matter of a minute or two and the bulb will be ready to go!

You’ll pay just $10 for a single light bulb, which is the lowest cost of any bulb on our list. The hub is also fairly inexpensive—the hub + 2 light bulbs will run you just $40-$60, way cheaper than the other options on our list.

This Smart LED Edison bulb doesn’t require a hub and can be controlled all from the comfort of your smartphone device. This device also works through Alexa and Google Assistant using voice control. You can set timers, dim the lights, or turn them on and off without ever having to touch the bulb!

The approximate lifespan of this bulb is 15,000 hours (almost two years). For an LED light, the longevity is definitely on the lower side, but the bulb is priced accordingly. 

The color of this bulb is soft white. The bulb provides 800 lumens of light and has 8 watts. The bulb is bright but can be dimmed or softened through the app. 

This bulb is super easy to connect to through any smartphone device, Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant. You can control this bulb from anywhere you are connected to WiFi through your smartphone device. 

Set up is easy – screw in the SeaLight Smart bulb, download the Tuya Smart Life app, go to control settings, and pair with your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant! 

You get two bulbs for only $29.99 on Amazon, and they come with a 12-month warranty as well as 24/7 customer support so you can buy in confidence. 

The Smart feature on this bulb doesn’t pertain to WiFi but rather the four different flame modes. The power switch that controls the lamp is how you control the mode of your bulb. 

The Aluminum Alloy Heat Dissipation Design provides superior heat dissipation, which makes this bulb safe and increases its longevity. It’s important to note that this bulb is not a real flame. 

It’s an LED light, so it should last for years to come, however, some users have reported their bulbs going out after about six months. 

This bulb offers 6 Watts of power for a more realistic looking flame. You get 320 lumens, for bright illumination. The voltage of this bulb is a regular household voltage of 110V, so it’s safe for regular outlets. 

The cool part about this LED bulb is the realistic-looking flame effect. You can set this bulb to emulation mode, breathing mode, general light mode, or upside-down mode.

This bulb does not connect to Wifi. 

The bulb may not last as long as other LED bulbs on the market, but for only $10.69, we’d say it’s worth the investment! 

With the Sengled Solo Bluetooth Light Bulb, you can play your favorite tunes, all through an app on your smart device! You can customize your experience by adjusting brightness and sound anywhere you’re connected to WiFi. 

Unfortunately, you cannot connect this bulb to any other Sengled bulbs or products. 

The bulb itself is LED, so it has a lifespan of up to 25,000 hours. The speaker is built to last with the bulb, so you can expect your new music light to last for years to come! 

The bulb has a 60W equivalency, and the brightness can be adjusted all from your smartphone or device. You can dim or brighten the bulb through the app depending on your mood or time of day. 

It’s super easy to use this device and connect to it. You simply screw in the bulb, turn it on, and then pair with your smart device or with Bluetooth. Install the pulse app to link your smart bulb to any smart device, and control from anywhere. 

You’re getting an LED bulb and a Bluetooth speaker all in one for the price of $39.99. For a light that plays music, the sound quality is excellent, and the illumination is superb. 

Control the entire bulb and camera all from the touch of your smartphone. The 360Eyes App will send you push notifications (per your request) to keep you up to date on your home’s security. With multi-user sharing, you can share control with up to 5 users. The bulb camera can hold memory cards up to 128G. The 360Eyes app can control up to 5 bulbs at one time. 

It’s worth stating that some users experienced difficulty with this camera bulb after only about two weeks of use. The good news is that the bulb has a guarantee of 36 months, so if you experience any issues, you will be able to get a replacement. 

The bulb itself has the equivalent of 60 Watts, meaning it will function like your regular light bulbs at home. 

The day and night vision provides a precise and clear image no matter what time of day it is. 

Connect from anywhere you have Wifi, and always expect high definition video. Many users boast about the efficient connection, even in areas where they had trouble connecting to WiFi. 

You can purchase this LED smart bulb for only $46.99 on Amazon. With a price like that, you may want to buy more than one! 

With the Sengled Light Bulb Camera, you get motion-activated alerts and as well as the ability to use two-way audio to communicate on either side. You also can control the camera and light through the app, allowing you to set automatic timers as you see fit! 

With this bulb, you can get up to 25,000 hours of use. (That’s a little over 2.5 years) We’d say that’s pretty good. 

This smart bulb is 14 LED Watts, which is the equivalent to approximately 60 Watts in a regular light bulb. This wattage is the norm for most light bulbs, meaning you’ll have plenty of illumination. 

The color temperature is soft white. 

Snap will connect you to WiFi, enabling you to control the light and camera remotely on your smartphone. Wherever you are, as long as you’re connected to Wifi, you’ll be able to live-stream the camera activity. 

This bulb with built-in security costs about $200. It’s a little pricey, but for an LED bulb that saves energy while protecting your home, we’d say it’s marked at a fair value. 

The only catch is the $15 monthly subscription that follows your 30-day free trial. To have unlimited live-streaming, basic motion detection, and mobile alerts, you’ll need this subscription. The subscription makes sense when considering this bulb is connecting to Wifi and acting as your security system 24/7, just make sure you’re aware of this requirement before purchasing.