# Nanoleaf Blocks

*Nanoleaf / NL8100K0305A000, N8100K03-10CB, N8100K03-6BS*

> Nanoleaf Blocks are square light panels that mix with Small Squares, Textured Squares, Light Pegboards and Shelves. They connect over Wi-Fi and work as a Thread border router. Nanoleaf states that Blocks do not support Matter. It suits HomeKit users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/nanoleaf-blocks
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Nanoleaf](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/nanoleaf) |
| Category | Light panel |
| Model numbers | NL8100K0305A000, N8100K03-10CB, N8100K03-6BS |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Modular light panel[^2] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth[^2] |
| Matter | Not supported[^2] |
| Thread border router | Yes[^2] |
| Works with | HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, Homey[^2] |
| Power | Mains power supply (42 W)[^2] |
| Released | withheld |
| Panels per controller | 500 panels per controller; 17 squares per 42 W supply[^2] |

## Integration paths

**How the Nanoleaf Blocks connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network (5 GHz not supported), Bluetooth for setup[^2] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Nanoleaf Blocks**

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

## Roles in a smart home

**Infrastructure roles**

| Role | Acts as one |
| --- | --- |
| Thread border router | Yes[^2] |

## Related pages

- [Nanoleaf light panels](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/nanoleaf-light-panels) (line)
- [Nanoleaf](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/nanoleaf) (brand)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Nanoleaf store: product catalog (product JSON, 73 products). https://nanoleaf.me/products.json (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^2]: Nanoleaf: Blocks (product page and tech specs). https://nanoleaf.me/products/nanoleaf-blocks (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)