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Does the Twinkly C9 Bulbs work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Twinkly C9 Bulbs is an outdoor string of C9 bulbs with 40 or 80 RGB LEDs, rated IP44.

It is set up and controlled in the Twinkly app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and works with Alexa and Google Home. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (local Wi-Fi control).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2]
Wi-Fi local, via Twinkly

Key facts

Twinkly C9 Bulbs facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[3]
List price$119.99[1] as of Regular price of the cheapest US option (40, Type A).
LEDs40 and 80[1]
Length or size39.4 and 78.7 ft[1]
ColorRGB[1]
Weather ratingIP44[1]
UseOutdoor[1]
Voice assistantsAlexa, Google Home[1]

Integration paths

How the Twinkly C9 Bulbs connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi localTwinkly app[1]Yes[2]unknown
Wi-Fi cloudTwinkly app[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 Twinkly C9 Bulbs

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[2]twinklyWi-Fi local
  • Quality: No score[2]
  • IoT class: Local Polling[2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2]
Product line namedLimited: Music mode, real-time (RT) mode and the built-in effect mode are not supported; Effects must first be uploaded from the Twinkly app before they show in Home Assistant[2]
HomeyOfficial app (cloud)[4]com.twinklyWi-Fi cloud
  • App: Official[4]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[4]
Product line 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

Twinkly C9 Bulbs. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/twinkly-c9-bulbs. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRtwinkly.com / Twinkly: C9 Bulbs (US shop product page and specifications)
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  2. [2]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Twinkly - Home Assistant
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  3. [3]
    MFRtwinkly.com / Twinkly US shop: product catalog (product JSON, 43 products)
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Twinkly
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