Head to head · Smart Plugs

L-BDGPRO2-WH Caseta Smart Bridge, 5V, 300mAh, White vs Philips Hue Smart 60W A19 LED Bulb - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light - 2 Pack - 800LM - E26 - Indoor - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit

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L-BDGPRO2-WH Caseta Smart Bridge, 5V, 300mAh, White
#7 in Smart Plugs

Lutron

L-BDGPRO2-WH Caseta Smart Bridge, 5V, 300mAh, White

$269.00

100

Pros

  • +Controls smart light switches
  • +Just works
  • +Can have many remotes
  • +Integrates with alexa voice commands
I’ve been very happy with my Lutron shades with the Caseta Pro hub (also controls my smart light switches for overhead lights, pendants and sconces throughout the house).
Philips Hue Smart 60W A19 LED Bulb - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light - 2 Pack - 800LM - E26 - Indoor - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit
#4 in Smart Plugs

Philips

Philips Hue Smart 60W A19 LED Bulb - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light - 2 Pack - 800LM - E26 - Indoor - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit

$134.99

100

Pros

  • +Has everything you're looking for
  • +Most people are pretty happy with them
  • +Frequently on sale/discounted
  • +Relatively easy to install (like changing a lightbulb)

Cons

  • Weird integration with alexa
  • Expensive (bulbs)
  • Can be daunting for non-handy users depending on setup
  • Pairing can take time
When I recently migrated over to the new bridge pro I was having nothing but trouble with adding new bulbs and sometimes when I would turn on lights from the hue dimmer switches or from the hue app so