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ThirdReality Smart Color Bulb ZL2 [A21]

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ThirdReality Smart Color Bulb ZL2 [A21], product photo
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Does the ThirdReality Smart Color Bulb ZL2 [A21] work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Smart Color Bulb ZL2 is an A21 bulb for 100 to 130 VAC.

It puts out 1600 lumens, runs on Zigbee 3.0, and does 16 million colors and 2700 K to 6500 K tunable white. It repeats the Zigbee signal too. It suits HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant users through an integration (a Matter bridge).

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

Key facts

ThirdReality Smart Color Bulb ZL2 [A21] facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$15.99[1] as of
Baseunknown
ShapeA21[1]
Light output1600 lm[1]
TypeBulb[1]
RadioZigbee 3.0[1]
PowerMains, 100-130 VAC[1]
Hub neededZigbee hub required[1]

Integration paths

How the ThirdReality Smart Color Bulb ZL2 [A21] connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter via BridgeThirdReality Smart Bridge MZ1 (sold separately)[1]unknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBA Zigbee hub or an Echo device with a built-in Zigbee hub[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 ThirdReality Smart Color Bulb ZL2 [A21]

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantVia Zigbee/Z-Wave[3]zigbee2mqttZigbee
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[3]
Model namedNone stated
Home AssistantVia Matter bridge[1][2]matterMatter via Bridge
  • Quality: No score[1][2]
  • IoT class: Local Push[1][2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1][2]
Model namedLimited: Not every device behind a Matter bridge is guaranteed to work[1][2]
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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

ThirdReality Smart Color Bulb ZL2 [A21]. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/thirdreality-smart-color-bulb-zl2. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRthirdreality.com / Smart Color Bulb ZL2 [A21] - ThirdReality store
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  2. [2]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Matter - Home Assistant
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  3. [3]
    DBzigbee2mqtt.io / Third Reality 3RCB1095Z control via MQTT | Zigbee2MQTT
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