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Best smart bulbs for UK homes compared in 2026

We've compared five smart bulbs for UK homes, and the cap fitting is the first thing to check. Four of the product variants mention B22, while the Amazon Basics bulb is E27, and the Philips Hue Essential comes in either E27 or B22. You'll find single bulbs and two-packs, with outputs ranging from 800 lm to 1100 lm. Colour and control options vary from bulb to bulb, and each bulb's named compatibility applies to that product only. So match the bulb cap to your lamp, then check the smart-home setup you use before choosing.

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Tapo L530B(2-Pack) B22 Smart Bulb Multicolour Dimmable LED Light Bulb

Our Top Pick

Best B22 smart bulb twin pack

Tapo L530B is a 2-pack of B22 smart bulbs with 16 million colours, dimming and a 2500-6500K range. It is stated as Alexa and Google compatible, which makes it a clear choice for B22 lamps if you want adjustable colour.

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Smart bulbs compared by fitting and control

Product	Brand	Price	Retailer	Fitting	Pack size	Light output	Colour and dimming	Smart-home features	Connectivity or notes
Tapo L530B(2-Pack) B22 Smart Bulb Multicolour Dimmable LED Light Bulb	Tapo	£19.57Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC	Amazon UK	B22 bayonet	2 bulbs	806 lm; 60W equivalent	Multicolour; 2500–6500K; dimmable	Schedule/timer; Alexa and Google	16 million colours
Philips Hue Essential Smart A60 LED Bulb, E27, B22 Bulb, 1 Pack \| White and Colour Ambiance Light, Smart LED, 8W, 2200K-6500K, 806 Lumens, Dimmable, Bluetooth App Control, Smart Home	Philips Hue	£19.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC	Amazon UK	E27 or B22 variant	1 bulb	8W; 806 lm	White and colour; 2200–6500K; dimmable	Bluetooth app control	Check cap variant
Govee RGBWW B22 Smart Bulb, 800LM, Music Sync, 54 Scenes, 2 Packs \| Compatible with Matter, SmartThings, Alexa and Google Assistant, Energy Saving WiFi Alexa Light Bulbs, 9W, 16 Million Colors	Govee	£18.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC	Amazon UK	B22 bayonet	2 bulbs	9W; 800 lm	RGBWW; 16 million colours	54 scenes; music sync; Alexa and Google	Matter and SmartThings compatible
Lepro Smart B22 LED Bulb, 1100lm 10W RGB + Tunable White, AI Lighting, 2pcs \| 75W Equivalent, WiFi & Bluetooth, No Hub Required, Music Sync, Smart Timer, 1%-100% Dimming, Alexa & Google Home Compatible	Lepro	£14.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC	Amazon UK	B22 bayonet	2 bulbs	10W; 1100 lm	RGB plus tunable white; 1–100% dimming	Timer; music sync; Alexa and Google	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; no hub required
Amazon Basics Smart Dimmable LED Light Bulb, E27 Base, Soft White, 8W (60W Equivalent), Works with Alexa Only, 1 Pack	Amazon Basics	£5.48Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC	Amazon UK	E27 screw	1 bulb	8W; 60W equivalent	Soft white; dimmable	Alexa only	Single bulb

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The five smart bulbs at a glance

Best B22 smart bulb twin pack

Tapo L530B(2-Pack) B22 Smart Bulb Multicolour Dimmable LED Light Bulb

A 2-pack of B22 smart bulbs with colour, dimming and Alexa and Google.

Tapo L530B comes as a pair of B22 bulbs with 16 million colours and a colour temperature range of 2500-6500K. They are dimmable and rated at 806 lm as a 60W equivalent, with schedule and timer functions. They are stated as Alexa and Google compatible, which makes them a clear choice for B22 lamps.

Price£19.57Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Fitting: B22 bayonet
Pack size: 2 bulbs
Light output: 806 lm; 60W equivalent
Colour and dimming: Multicolour; 2500–6500K; dimmable
Smart-home features: Schedule/timer; Alexa and Google
Connectivity or notes: 16 million colours

What We Like

2-pack of B22 bulbs, 806 lm, 60W equivalent
16 million colours, dimmable, Alexa and Google compatible

Considerations

B22 bayonet cap only, so it will not fit E27 screw sockets
2-pack only, so extra packs are needed to fit more than two lights

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Best for choosing E27 or B22

Philips Hue Essential Smart A60 LED Bulb, E27, B22 Bulb, 1 Pack | White and Colour Ambiance Light, Smart LED, 8W, 2200K-6500K, 806 Lumens, Dimmable, Bluetooth App Control, Smart Home

A single Philips Hue Essential bulb offered in E27 and B22.

Philips Hue Essential is the flexible choice on fitting, as it is offered in both E27 and B22 variants. It is a single A60 bulb rated at 8W and 806 lm, with white and colour ambience across 2200-6500K. It is dimmable and uses Bluetooth app control. Check you pick the variant that matches your lamp.

Price£19.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Fitting: E27 or B22 variant
Pack size: 1 bulb
Light output: 8W; 806 lm
Colour and dimming: White and colour; 2200–6500K; dimmable
Smart-home features: Bluetooth app control
Connectivity or notes: Check cap variant

What We Like

Offered in E27 and B22 variants
White and colour ambience, 2200-6500K, dimmable

Considerations

Sold as a single bulb
Voice assistant compatibility is not stated

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Best for music sync and Matter

Govee RGBWW B22 Smart Bulb, 800LM, Music Sync, 54 Scenes, 2 Packs | Compatible with Matter, SmartThings, Alexa and Google Assistant, Energy Saving WiFi Alexa Light Bulbs, 9W, 16 Million Colors

A 2-pack of B22 bulbs with music sync, 54 scenes and Matter.

Govee RGBWW is a pair of B22 bulbs rated at 9W and 800 lm, with 16 million colours and 54 scenes. It adds music sync, which the Tapo does not mention. It is stated as compatible with Matter, SmartThings, Alexa and Google, offering several named control platforms.

Price£18.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Fitting: B22 bayonet
Pack size: 2 bulbs
Light output: 9W; 800 lm
Colour and dimming: RGBWW; 16 million colours
Smart-home features: 54 scenes; music sync; Alexa and Google
Connectivity or notes: Matter and SmartThings compatible

What We Like

Music sync and 54 scenes, 16 million colours
Matter, SmartThings, Alexa and Google compatible

Considerations

B22 fitting only
800 lm is lower than the Lepro's 1100 lm

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Best for high lumens and no hub

Lepro Smart B22 LED Bulb, 1100lm 10W RGB + Tunable White, AI Lighting, 2pcs | 75W Equivalent, WiFi & Bluetooth, No Hub Required, Music Sync, Smart Timer, 1%-100% Dimming, Alexa & Google Home Compatible

A 2-pack of 1100 lm B22 bulbs with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Lepro has the highest stated output here at 1100 lm, from a pair of 10W B22 bulbs. They offer RGB plus tunable white, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and no hub is required. Music sync, a timer and 1-100% dimming are included, and they are stated as Alexa and Google compatible.

Price£14.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Fitting: B22 bayonet
Pack size: 2 bulbs
Light output: 10W; 1100 lm
Colour and dimming: RGB plus tunable white; 1–100% dimming
Smart-home features: Timer; music sync; Alexa and Google
Connectivity or notes: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; no hub required

What We Like

Highest stated output here at 1100 lm, 2-pack
No hub required, with 1-100% dimming and music sync

Considerations

B22 fitting only
Compatible with Alexa and Google only, among the platforms named here

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Best simple E27 smart bulb

Amazon Basics Smart Dimmable LED Light Bulb, E27 Base, Soft White, 8W (60W Equivalent), Works with Alexa Only, 1 Pack

A single soft white E27 smart bulb that works with Alexa only.

Amazon Basics is the simple option here: a single 8W smart bulb with an E27 base, so it only suits E27 lamps. It's soft white, dimmable and rated as a 60W equivalent. It works with Alexa only, which makes it a sensible pick if you already use Alexa and want one dimmable bulb without colour options. If you need a B22 fitting, or want to use Google, this isn't the one.

Price£5.48Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Fitting: E27 screw
Pack size: 1 bulb
Light output: 8W; 60W equivalent
Colour and dimming: Soft white; dimmable
Smart-home features: Alexa only
Connectivity or notes: Single bulb

What We Like

E27 base, dimmable, 8W, 60W equivalent
Soft white light for everyday lamps

Considerations

Alexa only, with no Google compatibility
Single bulb, with no colour options

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