Best Alexa Compatible Smart Light Bulbs for Amazon Echo Plus

LIFX bulbs can be controlled remotely by Alexa without requiring a hub — the bulbs connect directly to WiFi. They support 16 million colors, and come in various shapes and sizes to accommodate different lighting fixtures. The top-end bulbs even output infrared, which improves night vision on security cameras.

Philips Hue is the most recognized brand in smart lighting, and for good reason: it offers a wide range of accessories and features that competitors simply can’t match. You’ll need a Hue Bridge to control these bulbs, since the Zigbee hub in the Echo Plus doesn’t work with Hue.

Like the LIFX bulbs, Anker’s Eufy-branded smart bulbs don’t require a hub to communicate with Alexa. They support over 16 million colors and can be remotely dimmed or turned on and off. The standard A19 shape fits easily into lamps and ceiling lights.

Hive offers a variety of smart home devices that all work together, including a thermostat and a smart plug, but its light bulbs work great on their own, too. Like Philips Hue, you’ll need a Hive Hub to make this bulb work with Alexa, but its support for schedules and millions of colors makes it worth the money.

IKEA may not be the first brand you think of when shopping for smart bulbs, but its Trådfri bulbs are Alexa-compatible and affordable. You can’t adjust the color, but there’s a number of accessories available, including motion sensors, remote controls, and — you guessed it — the TRÅDFRI Gateway that you’ll need to use TRÅDFRI lights with Alexa.