Colour smart bulb E27 (Matter)

The MOES Matter E27 is a smart bulb with a standard E27 base, so it screws into a lamp or ceiling light in place of an ordinary bulb. You then switch it, dim it and change its colour or white tone from your phone or by voice.

What it does

• Matter over Wi-Fi: connects without a hub. The maker lists control via Google Home and Alexa, and it also works in the Tuya / Smart Life app.
• Colours and white: 16 million colours for mood lighting and tunable white from warm to cool for reading or work.
• Dimming and scenes, such as a gentle wake-up light.

How to set it up

Screw it in, switch on the light and choose Add device via Matter in the app. Leave the wall switch on, otherwise the app cannot reach the bulb.

Watch out for

The seller does not state the exact light output or wattage, so plan on two bulbs for rooms that need a lot of light. For dozens of bulbs we would rather use Zigbee bulbs with a hub so your Wi-Fi does not get crowded. Packs of 3 to 9 are cheaper per bulb.

Who it is for

A first smart light for the living room or bedroom, without buying a hub.