Philips Hue and Nanoleaf Connect Directly, Skipping a Common Smart-Home Standard

Philips Hue and Nanoleaf spent 18 months building a direct link between their products, skipping Matter — a shared smart-home standard that handles basics like on/off and dimming but not advanced lighting effects. The $39.99 attachment, available September 3, 2026, clips onto Nanoleaf's light panels and connects them to the Hue system using three wireless methods at once.