# GE Cync Direct Connect Full Color Light Strip (Matter)

*GE Cync / CSTR16CBDM, CSTR32CBDM*

> The Cync Direct Connect Full Color Light Strip (Matter) is an indoor full-color light strip sold in 16 ft and 32 ft lengths. It supports Matter with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings, and also works in the Cync app. It suits HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant users, with native support through Matter over Wi-Fi.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/cync-direct-connect-light-strip-matter
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [GE Cync](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/cync) |
| Category | Light strip |
| Model numbers | CSTR16CBDM, CSTR32CBDM |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Connection | Matter over Wi-Fi[^2] |
| Matter | withheld |
| HomeKit | HomeKit via Matter[^2] |
| Radios | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Matter Wi-Fi, Matter[^2] |
| Sizes | 16 ft, 32 ft[^2][^3] |
| Location | Indoor[^2] |

## Integration paths

**How the GE Cync Direct Connect Full Color Light Strip (Matter) connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Matter / Wi-Fi](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-wifi) | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, Matter-compatible app[^2] | unknown | unknown |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, Cync app[^2] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the GE Cync Direct Connect Full Color Light Strip (Matter)**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Matter / Wi-Fi | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Native[^2] |  |
| Matter / Wi-Fi | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^2] |  |
| Matter / Wi-Fi | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^2] |  |
| Matter / Wi-Fi | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Native[^2] |  |
| Matter / Wi-Fi | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld |  |
| Matter / Wi-Fi | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^2] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^2] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | cync |

## Related pages

- [Cync light strips and decor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/cync-light-strips-and-decor) (line)
- [GE Cync](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/cync) (brand)
- [Matter over Wi-Fi](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-wifi) (protocol)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: GE Lighting: Cync smart home products. https://www.gelighting.com/smart-home (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-16)
[^2]: GE Cync Direct Connect Smart LED Color Changing Light Strip, Matter Compatible, 16ft, 1pk - GE Lighting. https://www.gelighting.com/led-lights/bulbs/ge-cync-direct-connect-smart-led-color-changing-light-strip-matter-compatible-16ft (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-16)
[^3]: GE Cync Direct Connect Smart LED Light Strip, Color Changing Strip Light, Matter Compatible, Works with Alexa and Google Home, 32ft + Power  - GE Lighting. https://www.gelighting.com/led-lights/bulbs/ge-cync-direct-connect-smart-led-light-strip-color-changing-strip-light-matter (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-16)