Philips Hue

Philips Hue is the most established smart lighting ecosystem, offering a wide range of bulbs, light strips, and fixtures that work together through the Hue Bridge. The system supports both local API control and cloud-based features, giving users flexibility in how they manage their setup.

The Hue Bridge provides a fully documented local REST API, making it one of the most developer-friendly smart home products available. Automations can run entirely on the bridge without internet access, though the mobile app's geofencing and remote access features require cloud connectivity.

With support for Zigbee, Bluetooth, and Matter, Hue bulbs integrate with virtually every smart home platform including HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, and Home Assistant.