For vintage filament style
The Best Smart Edison Bulbs (2027)
The best smart Edison bulbs for 2027: exposed vintage filament style with smart dimming, schedules, and voice control for pendants and open fixtures.
The short answer
The best smart Edison bulb for most homes in 2027 is the Philips Hue White Ambiance Filament A19 for its tunable white and reliable dimming. On a budget, choose the Sengled Smart Edison Filament; for hub-free Cync homes, choose the GE Cync Edison Filament.
Our top picks at a glance
- Philips Hue White Ambiance Filament A19 Edison BulbExposed filament Edison style with Hue tunable white and Zigbee reliability.Best overall Edison
- Linkind Matter Smart ST19 Edison BulbVintage Edison filament looks with Matter smarts at a budget price.Best budget Edison
- GE Cync Edison Filament Smart BulbHub-free Edison filament style from the Cync Direct Connect family.Best hub-free Edison
- Philips Hue White Ambiance Filament ST19 (1-Pack)The Edison ST19 silhouette with tunable white on Zigbee and Bluetooth.Tunable white Edison tube
- Sengled Zigbee Edison Bulb ST19 (2-Pack)Amber 2000K filament bulbs that join a Zigbee hub directly.True amber on Zigbee
What owners report
Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.
Most praised
- Visible filaments turn a plain pendant into a design feature while still dimming by voice
- Grouping several Edison bulbs over a table gives warm, social light that feels like a cafe
Common complaints
- Atmosphere output disappoints anyone who bought a single filament bulb to light a whole room
- Leaving them on a legacy dimmer causes flicker, so the switch setup has to change
The picks, ranked
Every product in this lineup was picked for this use case, ranked with our strongest choices first. If a product from the wider category does not genuinely fit this scenario, it is not listed here.
| # | Product | Award | Brightness | Color temperature | Protocol | Base / form | Rated life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philips Hue White Ambiance Filament A19 Edison Bulb | Best overall Edison | 550 lumens | 2200K to 4500K tunable white | Zigbee via Hue Bridge, Bluetooth for basic control | E26 A19, exposed filament Edison style | 25,000 hours |
| 2 | Linkind Matter Smart ST19 Edison Bulb | Best budget Edison | 800 lumens (60W equivalent) | 2700K to 6500K tunable white, dimmable | Matter over Wi-Fi, AiDot app control | E26 ST19, exposed filament Edison style | - |
| 3 | GE Cync Edison Filament Smart Bulb | Best hub-free Edison | 700 lumens | 2700K warm white, dimmable | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, Direct Connect | E26, exposed filament Edison style | 25,000 hours |
| 4 | Philips Hue White Ambiance Filament ST19 (1-Pack) | Tunable white Edison tube | 550 lumens | Tunable white (White Ambiance range) | Zigbee (Hue Bridge) plus Bluetooth | - | - |
| 5 | Sengled Zigbee Edison Bulb ST19 (2-Pack) | True amber on Zigbee | 600 lumens | 2000K amber warm | Zigbee, hub required | - | 25,000 hours |
Best overall Edison
Philips Hue White Ambiance Filament A19 Edison Bulb
Exposed filament Edison style with Hue tunable white and Zigbee reliability.
The Hue filament pairs a proper exposed filament look with tunable white and the most reliable dimming here. In open pendants it gives vintage style without giving up Hue scenes and schedules.
Strengths
- Exposed filament design looks right in open and vintage-style fixtures
- Tunable warm to neutral white for mood and task light
- Zigbee via the Hue Bridge for reliable scenes and automations
- Deep, smooth Hue dimming without flicker at low levels
Limitations
- Lower brightness than standard Hue A19 bulbs
- No full color; white ambiance only
- Bridge required for full features and out-of-home control
| Brightness | 550 lumens |
|---|---|
| Color temperature | 2200K to 4500K tunable white |
| Protocol | Zigbee via Hue Bridge, Bluetooth for basic control |
| Base / form | E26 A19, exposed filament Edison style |
| Rated life | 25,000 hours |
Best for: Open pendants, sconces, and visible fixtures where the bulb itself is part of the decor.
Skip if: You need full color or maximum brightness; filament bulbs trade output for style.
Best budget Edison
Linkind Matter Smart ST19 Edison Bulb
Vintage Edison filament looks with Matter smarts at a budget price.
Linkind delivers the warm filament glow, tunable white, and Matter smart dimming at a budget price. For a row of pendants or a cafe-style string of visible bulbs, the per-bulb savings add up fast.
Strengths
- Classic spiral Edison filament in clear glass for a fraction of premium filament prices
- Matter over Wi-Fi works with Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and SmartThings
- Tunable white from warm 2700K to daylight 6500K, dimmable 1 to 100 percent
- 800-lumen output is brighter than most vintage-style smart bulbs
Limitations
- Not compatible with in-wall dimmer switches
- Tunable white only; no color changing
- AiDot app depth trails premium brand apps
| Brightness | 800 lumens (60W equivalent) |
|---|---|
| Color temperature | 2700K to 6500K tunable white, dimmable |
| Protocol | Matter over Wi-Fi, AiDot app control |
| Base / form | E26 ST19, exposed filament Edison style |
| Power | 8W |
Best for: Budget vintage lighting in pendants, string-style fixtures, and exposed lamps.
Skip if: You use in-wall dimmer switches; smart bulbs need full, unswitched power.
Best hub-free Edison
GE Cync Edison Filament Smart Bulb
Hub-free Edison filament style from the Cync Direct Connect family.
Cync Direct Connect needs no hub, and its Edison filament bulb pairs with Cync switches for wall control that does not kill the smart light. A clean pick for Cync and Alexa homes.
Strengths
- Direct Connect setup needs no separate hub
- Exposed filament design for pendants and open fixtures
- Pairs with Cync switches for reliable wall control
- Schedules and dimming in the Cync app with voice control
Limitations
- Lower output than standard Cync color bulbs
- Ecosystem is smaller than Hue
- Warm filament style only; not a full-color bulb
| Brightness | 700 lumens |
|---|---|
| Color temperature | 2700K warm white, dimmable |
| Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, Direct Connect |
| Base / form | E26, exposed filament Edison style |
| Rated life | 25,000 hours |
Best for: Cync and Alexa homes that want vintage filament style without a hub.
Skip if: You need Zigbee or Thread; Cync filament bulbs are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth based.
Tunable white Edison tube
Philips Hue White Ambiance Filament ST19 (1-Pack)
The Edison ST19 silhouette with tunable white on Zigbee and Bluetooth.
The ST19 shape open pendants call for, with White Ambiance tuning instead of one fixed amber. Cooler white for the morning, warm white at night, same vintage silhouette.
Strengths
- True ST19 Edison tube shape for open pendants and vintage fixtures
- Tunable white across the White Ambiance range instead of one fixed amber
- Zigbee through a Hue Bridge plus Bluetooth for basic control
- 550 lumens is honest output for an exposed filament bulb
Limitations
- Tunable range stops well short of deep amber candlelight
- 550 lumens will not light a whole room alone
- Premium price for a single bulb
| Brightness | 550 lumens |
|---|---|
| Color temperature | Tunable white (White Ambiance range) |
| Power | 7 W (40W equivalent) |
| Protocol | Zigbee (Hue Bridge) plus Bluetooth |
| Base and shape | E26, ST19 Edison |
| Color rendering | CRI 80 |
Sources: Desertcart, Zigbee Device Database
Best for: Exposed pendants and clear shades that need the vintage tube shape plus real white tuning.
Skip if: You want the fixed amber glow of a classic filament, or color.
True amber on Zigbee
Sengled Zigbee Edison Bulb ST19 (2-Pack)
Amber 2000K filament bulbs that join a Zigbee hub directly.
A fixed 2000K amber filament with 600 lumens and CRI 90+, paired straight to a Zigbee hub. The deepest vintage glow on this page, at a two-pack budget price.
Strengths
- 2000K amber filament gives the true vintage glow tunable bulbs cannot reach
- 600 lumens with CRI 90 or better from a 7.2 W filament
- Native Zigbee pairs with SmartThings, Echo with built-in hub, Hubitat, and Sengled hub
- Dimming from 1 to 100 percent through the hub
Limitations
- Fixed 2000K amber only; no daylight or white tuning
- Hub required, and Sengled bulbs do not repeat the Zigbee signal
- No Hue Entertainment or HomeKit support
| Brightness | 600 lumens |
|---|---|
| Color temperature | 2000K amber warm |
| Power | 7.2 W (60W equivalent) |
| Color rendering | CRI 90+ |
| Protocol | Zigbee, hub required |
| Rated life | 25,000 hours |
Sources: CamelCamelCamel, 888lots marketplace data
Best for: SmartThings and Echo-with-hub owners who want vintage amber filaments on the mesh, cheaply.
Skip if: You want tunable white, color, or Hue Bridge scenes and entertainment sync.
Questions, answered
Where do smart Edison bulbs look best?
In fixtures where the bulb is visible: open pendants, clear glass shades, sconces, and exposed socket lamps. Behind a frosted shade the filament detail is lost and a standard smart bulb gives you more brightness for the money.
Are Edison filament bulbs bright enough for a room?
One filament bulb is accent and mood light, not a sole ceiling source for a large room. Group two to four over a table or counter, or pair them with brighter task lighting in kitchens and workspaces.
Can smart Edison bulbs dim smoothly?
Yes, they dim in their apps and by voice, and premium models like Hue dim deeply without flicker. Do not put them on a legacy wall dimmer; they need constant power and dim digitally.
Do filament bulbs run hot like old Edison bulbs?
No. These are LED filaments, so they use a fraction of the power and run far cooler than incandescent Edison bulbs, while keeping the visible filament look and warm glow.