Lighting company LEDVANCE has announced its first HomeKit-compatible lightbulbs that work without a hub. This means you can dip a toe in the smart lighting waters by buying just a single bulb. The company says it also makes for a simpler installation process.
The company says that one product will available for pre-order later today, while two others will follow ‘in the near future’ …
The bulb is designed to offer similar functionality to the market-leading Philips Hue bulbs, but without the need for a hub connected to your router.
The company sees it as an easy-entry point for those new to smart home technology.
The downside of hub-free bulbs is that they tend to be significantly bulkier than hub-based products. We’ll be bringing you a review later.
