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Philips Hue Lightguide G30 (E26)

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Philips Hue Lightguide G30 (E26), product shot
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Does the Philips Hue Lightguide G30 (E26) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Hue Lightguide G30 is a 3.8 inch handblown glass globe.

Inside is a white and color bulb that puts out 500 lm, with an E26 base. 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 Lightguide G30 (E26) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$87.99[1] as of
BaseE26 (US standard)[1]
Shapeunknown
Light output500 lm[1]
RangeLightguide[1]
White range2000-6500 K[1]
Colorwhite and color[1]
BluetoothYes[1]
Thread radiounknown
Matter pathvia Hue Bridge only[3] (Hue says Matter works through a Hue Bridge. Bluetooth-only connections cannot use Matter.)
Releasedunknown

Integration paths

How the Philips Hue Lightguide G30 (E26) connects

2 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
ZigbeeHUBZigbee coordinator[1]unknownunknown
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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 Lightguide G30 (E26)

4 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 Zigbee/Z-Wave[6]zigbee2mqttZigbee
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[6]
Model 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)[5]nl.philips.hueZigbee
  • App: Official[5]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[5]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
About these columns
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 Lightguide G30 (E26). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-lightguide-g30. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

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    MFRphilips-hue.com / G30 - E26 smart bulb - Philips Hue US store
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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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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Philips Hue
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    DBzigbee2mqtt.io / Zigbee2MQTT: 929003151601
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