$8.99 – $17.99
Affordable WiFi smart bulb with 16M colors, Matter, HomeKit support, no hub required
First smart home purchase
Easy setup, affordable entry point
Want HomeKit without Hue prices
Matter support enables native HomeKit
Dont want a hub
Direct WiFi connection, no bridge needed
On a budget
$9-18 per bulb is very affordable
Have mesh WiFi system
Known issues with Eero, Orbi routers
Want Zigbee reliability
WiFi-only, no Zigbee option
Need complex automations
WiZ V2 app lacks advanced scheduling
Have 5GHz-only network
Requires 2.4GHz WiFi network
WiFi connectivity unstable - bulbs disconnect randomly
Trustpilot reviewsWiZ V2 app UI confusing, lost features from V1
App Store reviewsWont connect to Netgear Orbi or Eero mesh systems
Digital Trends reviewCustom color presets dont work with voice commands
User reportsMatter pairing can be problematic with older bulbs
HA CommunityWiFi disconnections
commonCause: 2.4GHz WiFi sensitivity
WiZ V2 app issues
commonCause: App redesign problems
Mesh router incompatibility
occasionalCause: 2.4GHz isolation on mesh
Alexa integration limited
occasionalCause: Custom presets not syncing
Using 5GHz WiFi network
Bulb wont connect at all
Tip: Enable 2.4GHz band or separate network
Expecting Matter on pre-Q2 2021 bulbs
Matter pairing fails
Tip: Check manufacture date on box
Using with mesh WiFi without config
Connectivity issues or no connection
Tip: Disable band steering, ensure 2.4GHz visible
WiZ app features, remote access, firmware updates
Local control via Home Assistant WiFi integration
Usage data via WiZ cloud if using app
WiFi-based. Local control possible via HA. Matter enables local operation.
WiFi + Bluetooth. 800lm. 8.8W. 16M colors. 2200-6500K tunable. No hub. Matter certified Q2 2021+. SpaceSense motion. Local control via HA.
WiFi disconnections. V2 app issues. Mesh router problems. 2.4GHz only. Custom Alexa presets fail.
Philips Hue
If: Want more reliable connectivity
LIFX Smart Bulb
If: Want brighter options
Govee Smart Bulbs
If: Want even cheaper option
Want cheapest HomeKit bulb
Matter enables HomeKit at budget price
Have simple WiFi setup
Works well on standard routers
Have mesh WiFi system
Known connectivity issues with mesh
Want most reliable option
Zigbee options like Hue are more stable
Both owned by Signify. Hue uses Zigbee (needs hub, more reliable). WiZ uses WiFi (no hub, cheaper, less reliable). Hue has better ecosystem. WiZ is budget option.
Source: TechHiveYes, there is a native WiZ integration in Home Assistant that controls bulbs over local WiFi without cloud. Also works via Matter integration.
Source: Home AssistantWiZ bulbs only work on 2.4GHz WiFi. If using mesh router (Eero, Orbi), disable band steering or create dedicated 2.4GHz network. Also try resetting bulb (5 on/off cycles).
Source: WiZ FAQNo, WiZ bulbs connect directly to your WiFi router. No bridge or hub needed. This makes setup simple but requires good 2.4GHz WiFi coverage.
Source: WiZ websiteYes, WiZ bulbs manufactured after Q2 2021 support Matter, which enables native HomeKit integration. Update firmware in WiZ app, then add via Matter to Home app.
Source: WiZ website