By Julie Clover
Lighting company Nanoleaf today announced the launch of new Essentials fixtures that are designed to replace some standard in-ceiling lamps, as well as a new series of products in partnership with Umbra.
Essentials Matter GU10 and the Essentials Matter recessed light are compatible with Matter-enabled smart home platforms that include HomeKit. Light sources can be added to HomeKit setting if a Matter hub such as the HomePod mini is available. Essentials fixtures also support Thread technology and will integrate with other Thread products for improved connectivity.
Nanoleaf recessed ceiling fixtures are four inches in size and can replace standard ceiling fixtures you may have in your home, and GU10 lamps can replace luminaires that use lamps of this type. Like all Nanoleaf Essential fixtures, Downlights and GU10 lamps support 16 million colors, as well as a range of different white temperatures.
Lighting can be controlled through the Nanoleaf app or the Home app. when added to HomeKit it can be activated via automation to make the lights turn on at specific times or work in tandem with other smart home devices. Multiple bulbs can be grouped together so you can change the lighting in an entire room at once.
Nanoleaf also announced today that it is collaborating with Umbra to create two new Matter-compatible smart bulbs. The Cono portable lamp and Cup lamp feature unique designs created by Umbra using lighting technology provided by Nanoleaf. The Cono and Cup lamps work just like other Nanoleaf lamps, supporting millions of colors, scenes, automation and more.
The Cono portable lamp has a built-in battery that lasts up to up to five hours, so it can be moved from room to room, and the Cup Lamp is a desk lamp with a USB charging port and a cup stand that can store desk accessories.
Three GU10 bulbs can be pre-ordered for $50, and downlights can be pre-ordered for $35 each. The Cono portable lamp is available for pre-order now for $95, and the $130 Cup lamp will be available in early 2024.
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