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Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance PAR38

Philips Hue / 12NC 929003150801/02 (US)

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White and Color Ambiance PAR38 (Philips Hue), angled view
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Does the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance PAR38 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

Matter works with the Hue White and Color Ambiance PAR38 only through a Hue Bridge.

It is a white and color bulb on Zigbee and Bluetooth. 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 White and Color Ambiance PAR38 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]
ShapePAR38[1]
Light output1300 lm[1]
RangeWhite and Color Ambiance[1]
White range2000-6500 K[1]
BluetoothYes[1]
Thread radiounknown
Matter pathvia Hue Bridge only[3] (Hue says all its products work with Matter through a Hue Bridge. A Bluetooth-only connection cannot use Matter.)
Releasedunknown
First seen2023-03-14[5]

Integration paths

How the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance PAR38 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
ZigbeeHUBZigbee coordinator[1]unknownunknown
BLEHue Bluetooth app[1]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 PAR38

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 White and Color Ambiance PAR38. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/philips-hue-white-and-color-ambiance-par38. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRphilips-hue.com / Philips Hue US product page: Hue 1-pack PAR38 E26 LED Bulb White and Colour Ambiance
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  2. [2]
    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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  5. [5]
    MFRweb.archive.org / Archived copy: hue-white-and-color-ambiance-par38---e26-smart-bulb/046677577261, 2023-03-14
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Philips Hue
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