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Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 / A60 with Bluetooth (800 lm class)

Philips Hue / 12NC 929002216601 (US UPC 046677548483), 12NC 929002226615 (US 2-bulb starter kit, UPC 046677562915), 12NC 929002489603 (UK E27 3-pack), 12NC 929002489702 / 929002489703 (UK B22), ART LCA004 (10-digit code 9290024896 on the UK E27 3-pack, 12NC 929002489603)

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Newer model: White and Color Ambiance A19 60 W / A60 810 (2025), released 2025-09.[1][2]

White and Color Ambiance A19 / A60 with Bluetooth (800 lm class) (Philips Hue), angled view
Image: Signify press materials

Does the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 / A60 with Bluetooth (800 lm class) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 / A60 with Bluetooth (800 lm class) reaches Matter through a Hue Bridge, and it has Bluetooth and Zigbee radios.

It is a white and color bulb in E26 (US), E27 and B22 (UK) bases. It suits HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa 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[3]
Zigbee, via integration
Google Home
Yes[3]
Zigbee, via integration
Alexa
Yes[3]
Zigbee, via integration
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[4–6]
Matter via Bridge, via integration; 1 other path

Key facts

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 / A60 with Bluetooth (800 lm class) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[7][8]
BaseE26 (US standard), E27 (EU standard), B22 (UK bayonet)[3][8][9]
ShapeA19, A60[3][8][9]
Light output800 lm, 806 lm[3][7][8]
RangeWhite and Color Ambiance[3][7][8]
White range2000-6500 K[3][7]
Colorwhite and color (16 million colors)[3]
BluetoothYes[1][3][7]
Thread radiounknown
Matter pathvia Hue Bridge only[5] (Hue says all its products work with Matter through a Hue Bridge. A Bluetooth-only connection cannot use Matter.)
Released2019-06-27 (US/Canada), autumn 2019 (Europe)[1] (US A19 and BR30 available from 27 Jun 2019, Canada 2 Jul. EU A19 and GU10 from autumn 2019.)
First seen2019-07-17[10]

Integration paths

How the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 / A60 with Bluetooth (800 lm class) 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[5]unknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBZigbee coordinator[3][7]unknownunknown
BLEHue Bluetooth app[1][3][7]unknownunknownunknown
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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 White and Color Ambiance A19 / A60 with Bluetooth (800 lm class)

4 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[6]hueZigbee
  • Quality: No score[6]
  • IoT class: Local Push[6]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[6]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
Home AssistantNative (local)[12]hue_bleZigbee
  • Quality: Bronze[12]
  • IoT class: Local Push[12]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[12]
Model namedLimited: Needs an active Bluetooth connection; Does not re-connect after a long connection loss without a reload[12]
Home AssistantVia Matter bridge[4][5]matterMatter via Bridge
  • Quality: No score[4][5]
  • IoT class: Local Push[4][5]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[4][5]
Vendor system covered, model not namedLimited: Matter exposes fewer Hue features than the Hue integration[4][5]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[11]nl.philips.hueZigbee
  • App: Official[11]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[11]
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.

Releases

  1. 2019
    1. Released [1]

      Europe: "From Autumn 2019"

    2. Released [1]

      US A19 and BR30 Bluetooth bulbs

Cite this page

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 / A60 with Bluetooth (800 lm class). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-white-and-color-ambiance-a19-bluetooth-800. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

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    PRsignify.com / Signify press release PDF, 27 Jun 2019: Philips Hue with Bluetooth
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    PRsignify.com / Signify press release, 4 Sep 2025: Hue Essential, new A19 bulb, Matter over Thread
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    MFRweb.archive.org / Archived copy of Philips Hue product page Hue White and color ambiance 1-pack E26 046677548483, 2020-07-16
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Matter integration
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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue and Matter (US)
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Philips Hue integration
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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue US product page: Hue Starter Kit: 2-pack A19 E26 60W LED Bulbs White and Colour Ambiance + Hue Bridge
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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue UK product page: Hue 3-pack A60 E27 LED Bulb – White and Colour Ambiance
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    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue UK product page: Hue 3-pack A60 B22 LED Bulb – White and Colour Ambiance
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    MFRweb.archive.org / Archived copy of Philips Hue product page Hue White and color ambiance 1-pack E26 046677548483, 2019-07-17
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Philips Hue
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Philips Hue BLE integration
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