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Philips Hue Appear outdoor wall light

Philips Hue / 12NC 915005843101, UPC 046677803018

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Appear outdoor wall light (Philips Hue), angled view
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Does the Philips Hue Appear outdoor wall light work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Hue Appear outdoor wall light runs through a Hue Bridge over Zigbee, and Matter comes through the Bridge.

It is an outdoor light (IP44) with color and white light from 2000 to 6500 K. It suits HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings users through an integration (Zigbee). Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (a Matter bridge).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
Google Home
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
Alexa
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
Home Assistant
Yes[2–4]
Matter via Bridge, via integration; 1 other path

Key facts

Philips Hue Appear outdoor wall light facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$189.99[1] as of
RangeWall lights[1]
ModelAppear[1]
IP ratingIP44[1]
LightColor and white[1]
White range2000–6500 K[1]
Brightness1,180 lm at 4000 K[1]
Power supplyMains powered[1]
ColorsBlack[1]
Hue BridgeHue Bridge required[1]
Matter routeVia Hue Bridge[3]
AvailabilityOn sale in the US[1]

Integration paths

How the Philips Hue Appear outdoor wall light connects

3 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter via BridgePhilips Hue Bridge (v2, square), Philips Hue Bridge Pro[3]unknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBPhilips Hue Bridge (v2, square), Philips Hue Bridge Pro[1][5]unknownunknown
BLEHue Bluetooth app[1]unknownunknownunknown
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Philips Hue Appear outdoor wall light

3 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[4]hueZigbee
  • Quality: No score[4]
  • IoT class: Local Push[4]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[4]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
Home AssistantVia Matter bridge[2][3]matterMatter via Bridge
  • Quality: No score[2][3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Vendor system covered, model not namedLimited: Matter exposes fewer Hue features than the Hue integration[2][3]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[6]nl.philips.hueZigbee
  • App: Official[6]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[6]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Philips Hue Appear outdoor wall light. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-appear-outdoor-wall-light. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Appear Outdoor wall light - Philips Hue US shop
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Matter integration
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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue and Matter
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Philips Hue integration
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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue: How to upgrade to the Hue Bridge Pro (US)
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Philips Hue
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