Motion triggers, scenes, and other automations generally worked well after setup, especially on stable Thread networks.
Pros: design and appearance, remote control
Cons: setup ease, hub requirements
Best Smart Lights for automation reliability
Once configured, scheduled lighting was described as reliably hands-off and able to run without ongoing attention.
Pros: ambient lighting quality, value for money
Cons: scene control, color accuracy
Once configured, TV-linked on/off behavior worked consistently enough that the system required no further attention.
Pros: ambient lighting quality, responsiveness
Siri automations are described as easy to configure and dependable in use.
Pros: lighting quality, brightness
Cons: installation ease, mounting options