Philips Hue and Nanoleaf Skip Matter for Direct Lighting Integration

Philips Hue and Nanoleaf built a direct integration over 18 months, bypassing Matter — the smart-home standard that handles on/off, dimming, and color but not gradient scenes or entertainment sync. The $39.99 module, available September 3, 2026, snaps onto Nanoleaf Shapes panels, bridging them into the Hue ecosystem over Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread concurrently.