Ive got some working bulbs linked via Alexa and Virtual locks etc, but is there any that just work with ST?
I have the Tapo bridge but the bulbs they sell don’t use the bridge so couldn’t see them in my ST area.
Endless options if you have a SmartThings hub.
The Tapo hub (Matter bridge) only bridges these devices:
The only Tapo bulb that can be directly connected to the ST hub is the L535E.
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I do, but so far I’ve only managed to buy bulbs that don’t work with it. What’s the best option?
Nanoleaf Essentials Matter over Thread bulbs (and strips).
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ST App, Menu, Supported devices, lighting.
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Are you looking for Matter bulbs specifically? There are plenty of Zigbee bulbs that work well directly on an ST hub, the most obvious being Philips Hue.
I’m after anything that works with ST without needing another bridge. I got some Hue bulbs but when I tried to add them to ST it was just asking to be linked to the bridge, unkess I did something wrong?
Id like to turn my lights off with out the need for a bunch of Virtual locks basically 
Can’t go wrong with the Nanoleaf M/T:
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I’ve never owned a Hue hub, my bulbs have always been directly on main system Zigbee hubs - an Amazon Echo at first, then soon on a SmartThings V3 hub.
Adding the Hue bulbs to the ST hub didn’t require any tricks whatsoever either. Reset the bulbs (using the documented on-off-on-off… sequence), let ST scan for new devices, done.
I own nothing but those E27 dimmables, so if you have other Hue stuff, your mileage may vary.
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Most Zigbee bulbs can be paired directly with a SmartThings hub.
I am in the UK and I have a V2 hub with a large number of Ikea Tradfri bulbs directly connected. I also have a Sengled and multiple Hue bulbs connected.
Most of my Ikea Tradfri bulbs are warm white, but I also have a number of white spectrum.
I had some difficulty pairing Ikea Tradfri bulbs. I usually paired them within 6" of my hub and then relocated them to their required fittings.
This included GU10 bulbs; I made a special cable to pair these before putting them in ceiling fittings.
Hope this helps.
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Ive got the Sengled ones, I cant see them in ST… can you?
hhmmm maybe I did some thing wrong then? Damn it got them on the Prime sale as well and sent them back! I should have come asking or help sooner!
These innr E26 bulbs work fine - bulbs
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Hi @David_McNae ,
What is the exact model of Sengled bulb that you have? Is it clearly marked ‘Zigbee’?
What SmartThings hub do you have?
Zigbee and Z-Wave devices will only work with SmartThings if you have a SmartThings hub (2015 V2 hub, as I have, 2018 SmartThings V3 hub, or Acotec hub, [or SmartThings Station in the US for Zigbee only]).
If you have a Zigbee Sengled bulb, and one of the compatible hubs, what steps are you taking to pair the bulb to the hub?
Wiz bulbs using Matter (or Cloud to Cloud) connection
I just remembered I also have a handful of Paulmann E27 filament Zigbee bulbs on ST. They are quite nice, in that they have tunable white, and they’re only five euros.
Hmm maybe they are not Singled These are the bulbs I cant see any ref to singled so not sure why I thought they were?
I have a V2
Sounds good, will have a look for these as well!
OK, these are WiFi and (I think) Bluetooth.
I have no experience of using WiFi bulbs with SmartThings.
I restrict myself to Zigbee and Z-Wave to be safe.
I presume you added the bulbs to your home WiFi?
If so, SmartThings may still find them (others may advise);
if they are not on your WiFi, there is no hope.
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Yes, I remembered now, it was a singled temp gauge I bought.
I’ll have a look at some zigbee lights and go from there. Thanks for your advice.