# Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance B39 candle E12/E14 (2026)

*Philips Hue / 12NC 929004295401/02 (US E12), 12NC 929004295301/02/06 (UK E14)*

> Hue lists the White and Color Ambiance B39 candle E12/E14 (2026) for Matter over Thread, so it pairs to a Thread border router. It also joins a Hue Bridge over Zigbee. This is a white and color candle bulb. It suits HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings users through an integration (Zigbee). Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (a Matter bridge).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-white-and-color-ambiance-candle-b39-2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Philips Hue](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/philips-hue) |
| Category | Bulb |
| Model numbers | 12NC 929004295401/02 (US E12), 12NC 929004295301/02/06 (UK E14) |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Base | E12 (candelabra), E14 (EU candle)[^1][^2] |
| Shape | B39 (candle)[^1][^2] |
| Light output | 470 lm, 500 lm[^1][^2] |
| Range | White and Color Ambiance[^1][^2] |
| White range | 1000-20000 K[^1][^2] |
| Bluetooth | Yes[^1][^2] |
| Matter path | via Hue Bridge, or directly over Thread with a Thread Border Router[^1][^2][^3] |
| Released | unknown |
| First seen | unknown |

## Integration paths

**How the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance B39 candle E12/E14 (2026) connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Matter / Thread](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-thread) | Thread border router[^1][^3] | Yes[^1][^3] | unknown |
| [Matter via Bridge](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-bridged) | Philips Hue Bridge (v2, square), Philips Hue Bridge Pro[^4] | Yes[^4] | unknown |
| [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) | Zigbee coordinator[^1][^2] | unknown | unknown |
| [BLE](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/ble) | Hue Bluetooth app[^1][^2] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance B39 candle E12/E14 (2026)**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Matter via Bridge | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld |  |
| Zigbee | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Via integration[^1] |  |
| Zigbee | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Via integration[^1] |  |
| Zigbee | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Via integration[^1] |  |
| Zigbee | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Via integration[^1] |  |
| Zigbee | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | hue |
| Zigbee | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | nl.philips.hue |

## Related pages

- [Philips Hue bulbs](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/philips-hue-bulbs) (line)
- [Philips Hue](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/philips-hue) (brand)
- [Matter over Thread](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-thread) (protocol)
- [Matter through a bridge](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-bridged) (protocol)
- [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) (protocol)
- [Bluetooth Low Energy](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/ble) (protocol)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Philips Hue US product page: B39 E12 White and color LED candelabra bulb. https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/p/hue-white-and-color-ambiance-b39-candle-e12-led-smart-bulb/046677608576 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^2]: Philips Hue UK product page: B39 E14 white and colour LED candelabra bulb. https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/p/hue-white-and-colour-ambiance-b39-candle-e14-led-smart-bulb/8721103099242 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^3]: Philips Hue support: connect bulbs and lamps (with Bridge, or directly via Matter). https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/support/connect-hue-product/bulbs-and-lamps (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^4]: Philips Hue and Matter (US). https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/explore-hue/works-with/matter (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)