HomeKit Weekly: This Matter smart bulb brings lighting control to Apple Home for under $10

Source: 9to5Mac

I have been a Philips Hue user for a number of years. They are rock solid, but they aren’t cheap. Recently, one of the bulbs in my hallway finally gave up the ghost. Instead of dropping $45 on a replacement, I decided to look at what the “Matter era” has brought to the table in terms of Wi‑Fi‑only bulbs. I found a Matter‑native option that costs less than $10 per bulb. It connects directly over Wi‑Fi, requires no hub outside of a HomePod/Apple TV, and works with Apple Home right out of the box.