A smart lamp is a complete lamp with the smart light built in: you plug it in, connect it to an app and control the brightness, white tone and color from your phone or by voice. For most homes, the best smart lamp is the Govee Floor Lamp 3. It’s bright enough to light a room, it works with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home through Matter, and it costs less than half the price of Philips Hue’s Signe floor lamp.
If your lights already run on Philips Hue, or you want a lamp for TV time, a bedside table or the patio, the options below cover each of those cases.
Quick Recommendations
- Govee Floor Lamp 3 — Best overall. 2,100 lumens, the widest white range of all the options and Matter for every major platform.
- Philips Hue Gradient Signe Floor Lamp — Best Hue floor lamp. The brightest option in this guide, with an aluminum body and gradient colors.
- Philips Hue Play Floor Lamp — Best for TV setups. A gradient floor lamp that syncs with what’s on your screen, for less than half the Signe’s price.
- Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp — Best for mood lighting. Projects moving ripples of color onto the ceiling and has a separate reading light.
- Govee Floor Lamp 3 Lite — Best budget corner lamp. 1,400 lumens and Matter for about $120.
- Philips Hue Go Portable Table Lamp — Best portable lamp. A rechargeable lamp you can carry from room to room or take outside.
- Govee Table Lamp 2 — Best bedside table lamp. A small color lamp with touch control for about $80.
Top Choices at a Glance
| Product | Ecosystem | Key Feature | Approx. Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govee Floor Lamp 3 | Govee app, Matter, Alexa, Google | 2,100 lm, 1000K-10000K | ~$170 | Best overall |
| Philips Hue Gradient Signe Floor Lamp | Hue app, Hue Bridge | 2,550 lm at 4000K, aluminum | ~$380 | Hue homes |
| Philips Hue Play Floor Lamp | Hue app, Hue Bridge | TV sync, gradient colors | ~$150 | TV setups |
| Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp | Govee app, Matter, Alexa, Google | Ceiling ripple effect + reading light | ~$180 | Mood lighting |
| Govee Floor Lamp 3 Lite | Govee app, Matter, Alexa, Google | 1,400 lm corner lamp | ~$120 | Budget |
| Philips Hue Go Portable Table Lamp | Hue app, Hue Bridge | Battery, IP54 | ~$180 | Portable use |
| Govee Table Lamp 2 | Govee app, Matter, Alexa, Google | Touch control, 500 lm | ~$80 | Bedside table |
Compatibility Matrix
| Product | HomeKit | Alexa | Google Home | Matter | Thread | Hub Required | Wiring/Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govee Floor Lamp 3 | Via Matter | Yes | Yes | Yes (Wi-Fi) | No | No | Plug-in |
| Philips Hue Gradient Signe Floor Lamp | Yes (Hue Bridge) | Yes | Yes | Via Hue Bridge | No | Bridge for Apple Home and away control | Plug-in |
| Philips Hue Play Floor Lamp | Yes (Hue Bridge) | Yes | Yes | Via Hue Bridge | No | Bridge for Apple Home, away control and TV sync | Plug-in |
| Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp | Via Matter | Yes | Yes | Yes (Wi-Fi) | No | No | Plug-in |
| Govee Floor Lamp 3 Lite | Via Matter | Yes | Yes | Yes (Wi-Fi) | No | No | Plug-in |
| Philips Hue Go Portable Table Lamp | Yes (Hue Bridge) | Yes | Yes | Via Hue Bridge | No | Bridge for Apple Home and away control | Battery + charging base |
| Govee Table Lamp 2 | Via Matter | Yes | Yes | Yes (Wi-Fi) | No | No | Plug-in |
The Hue lamps work over Bluetooth without a hub, but you need a Hue Bridge to add them to Apple Home and to control them when you’re away from home. The Govee lamps connect to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only, and over Matter you get on/off, brightness, white tone and color, while scenes and effects stay in the Govee Home app.
The Best Smart Lamps in 2026
Govee Floor Lamp 3 — Best Overall
The Floor Lamp 3 is the best smart lamp for most homes: it’s bright enough to use as the main light in a room, it covers the widest white range in this guide and it works with every major platform.
Best for: Living rooms and bedrooms where you want one lamp for everyday light and for color in the evening.
What stands out in real use
Govee released the Floor Lamp 3 in May 2026 as the follow-up to the Floor Lamp 2, and it doubles the number of LEDs to 288. It’s rated at 2,100 lumens (at its coolest 6500K setting), so it can light a reading chair or a home office, not only a dark corner. The white light goes from a candle-like 1000K to a very cool 10000K, and the light comes out of both the front and the back of the pole, so it also lights the wall behind it. A ring of light in the base has its own controls, which makes it useful as a night light while the pole stays off. Govee says its DaySync mode adjusts the brightness and white tone through the day. You can control it with the included remote, the Govee Home app or your voice assistant, and the app has more than 100 scenes and music modes.
Key specs
- 2,100 lumens at 6500K
- 1000K to 10000K white + RGBWWIC color
- 288 LEDs, light on both sides of the pole
- Light ring in the base with separate control
- 59.9 inches tall, 48 W
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth, Matter
Pros
- Brightest Govee lamp in this guide
- Widest white range of all the options
- Remote included, as well as app and voice control
- Works with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and SmartThings through Matter
Cons
- The 2,100 lumens apply only at the coolest white
- Connects to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
- Scenes and effects need the Govee app
- 12-month warranty, shorter than Hue’s 2 years
Installation and compatibility notes
Assembly takes a few minutes: you connect the pole sections to the base and plug in the power adapter. Set it up in the Govee Home app first, then add it to Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home with the Matter code. An iPhone on iOS 18 or later can add Matter devices without a home hub, but you need a HomePod or Apple TV for automations and control away from home. Our guide to Govee and Apple Home explains what works over Matter and what stays in Govee’s app.
Price: ~$170
Philips Hue Gradient Signe Floor Lamp — Best Hue Floor Lamp
If you already use Philips Hue, the Gradient Signe is the Hue floor lamp to buy: it’s the brightest lamp in this guide and its slim aluminum body looks better in a living room than most smart lamps.
Best for: Hue homes that want a premium floor lamp that’s bright enough for reading as well as color.
What stands out in real use
The Signe is a slim pole that shines toward the wall, and it can show several colors at once that blend into each other. In white light it gives 2,550 lumens at 4000K and about 1,800 lumens at a warm 2700K, so it’s still bright at warmer settings. It works over Bluetooth with the Hue app out of the box, for up to 10 Hue lights near your phone. With a Hue Bridge you also get control away from home, automations, Apple Home and Matter, and the lamp can join your other Hue lights in scenes and TV sync. However, it’s expensive, and reviewers mention that the round base could be heavier for a lamp this tall.
Key specs
- 2,550 lumens at 4000K, 1,800 at 2700K
- 2000K to 6500K white + gradient color
- 57.4 inches tall, aluminum body
- Bluetooth + Zigbee
- Black, white or oak finish
- 2-year warranty
Pros
- Brightest lamp in this guide
- Premium aluminum design in three finishes
- Works with all your other Hue lights and accessories
- Works without Wi-Fi
Cons
- Most expensive option in this guide
- Needs a Hue Bridge (about $80) for Apple Home and away control
- Base could be heavier, according to reviewers
Installation and compatibility notes
The power supply is built into the base, so you plug the cord straight into the wall. Add it to the Hue app over Bluetooth, or to your Hue Bridge if you have one. Through the Bridge it appears in Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings, and it works with Matter. If you’re choosing between Hue and Govee for your whole home, our Govee vs Philips Hue comparison explains the differences.
Price: ~$380
Philips Hue Play Floor Lamp — Best for TV Setups
The Play Floor Lamp gives you Hue’s gradient colors and TV sync in a smart corner lamp that costs less than half as much as the Signe.
Best for: Placing next to a TV or a gaming setup, especially if you already have Hue lights.
What stands out in real use
Hue launched the Play Floor Lamp in June 2026 as a cheaper alternative to the Signe. It has the same idea (a slim pole that washes the wall with blended colors), with a plastic body and less white light: 1,040 lumens at 4000K and 990 lumens at 2700K. With colored light, the difference is hard to see. With a Hue Bridge and the Hue Sync TV app, or a Hue Sync Box connected to your TV over HDMI, the lamp changes colors to match what’s on the screen. Hue’s Chromasync color matching keeps its colors consistent with your other Hue lights.
Key specs
- 1,040 lumens at 4000K
- 2200K to 6500K white + gradient color
- 53 inches tall, black only
- Bluetooth + Zigbee
- TV sync with a Hue Bridge or Sync Box
- 2-year warranty
Pros
- Hue gradient effect at about half the Signe’s price
- Matches its colors to your TV
- Slim enough for a tight corner
- Works with Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home through the Bridge
Cons
- Much less white light than the Signe
- Plastic housing, only in black
- TV sync needs a Bridge and the Sync TV app, or a Sync Box
Installation and compatibility notes
The lamp uses a separate power adapter on a detachable cable. It works over Bluetooth with the Hue app, but TV sync, Apple Home, Matter and control away from home all need a Hue Bridge. If you’d like light behind the TV as well, our guide to the best smart light strips covers TV backlights that sync with the same app.
Price: ~$150
Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp — Best for Mood Lighting
The Uplighter is the most eye-catching lamp in this guide: it projects moving ripples of color onto the ceiling, and it also has a regular reading light.
Best for: Living rooms and bedrooms where the lamp should create an atmosphere, as well as give useful light.
What stands out in real use
The lamp has three lighting zones. The top projects a water-like ripple effect onto the ceiling, a band of color in the middle adds ambient light, and the bottom is a 1,000-lumen downlight for reading, with white from 2700K to 6500K. You can light up to two zones at a time, not all three. The head rotates so you can aim the ripples, and Govee says the motor is quiet (under 25 dB). TechRadar’s reviewer loved the effect, but PCWorld calls the lamp an acquired taste: the ripples look great in some rooms and too busy in others.
Key specs
- Three zones: ceiling ripple, middle color, 1,000-lumen downlight
- 2700K to 6500K white
- Rotating head
- About 67 inches tall, aluminum
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth, Matter
Pros
- Ceiling ripple effect you won’t get from other lamps
- Separate downlight for reading
- Buttons on the lamp for changing scenes
- Works with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home through Matter
Cons
- Can’t light all three zones at once
- The ripple effect isn’t for every room
- Connects to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
Installation and compatibility notes
You assemble it from four pole sections and the base, then set it up in the Govee Home app. Over Matter you can turn it on and off and change the brightness and color, but the ripple effects and zone controls stay in Govee’s app. Update the app and firmware after setup: Govee’s newer firmware adds the option to combine the top and bottom zones.
Price: ~$180
Govee Floor Lamp 3 Lite — Best Budget Corner Lamp
The Floor Lamp 3 Lite is the best choice if you want a bright smart floor lamp with Matter for about $120.
Best for: Corners in bedrooms, offices and living rooms where you want color and useful white light without paying for the Floor Lamp 3.
What stands out in real use
The Lite is a simpler version of the Floor Lamp 3, close to the older Floor Lamp 2 in features. It gives 1,400 lumens, with white light from 2700K to 6500K and segmented color along the pole (each group of three LEDs can show its own color). That’s less than the Floor Lamp 3’s 2,100 lumens, but still enough to light a corner well. It has the same app features as other Govee lamps (more than 100 scenes, music sync and timers), and a button on the lamp turns it on and off without your phone. It comes in black or silver.
Key specs
- 1,400 lumens
- 2700K to 6500K white + RGBIC color
- 59.9 inches tall, 24 W
- Button on the lamp
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth, Matter 1.3
Pros
- Lowest-priced floor lamp in this guide
- Bright enough for more than accent light
- Matter certified for Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home
- Black or silver finish
Cons
- Narrower white range than the Floor Lamp 3
- No remote, unlike the Floor Lamp 3
- Connects to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
Installation and compatibility notes
Set it up in the Govee Home app, then use the Matter code to add it to Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home or SmartThings. If you’d like it to turn on when you sit down at your desk, a presence sensor for a desk lamp can trigger it through your smart home app.
Price: ~$120
Philips Hue Go Portable Table Lamp — Best Portable Lamp
The Hue Go is a rechargeable table lamp you can move around the house or take onto the patio, and it’s the best portable choice for a Hue home.
Best for: Dining tables, patios and anyone who wants a smart lamp without a cord.
What stands out in real use
The Go charges on a contact charging base and runs up to 48 hours with dimmer dynamic scenes, like the candle effect. At full brightness the battery lasts closer to six hours, and a full charge takes three to four hours. It gives 530 lumens at 4000K, enough for a table, not for a whole room. The button on top turns it on and cycles through your scenes, so you don’t need your phone when you pick it up. It’s rated IP54 against dust and splashes, so you can use it on the patio.
Key specs
- 530 lumens at 4000K
- White + color
- Up to 48 hours on battery (about 6 at full brightness)
- IP54, indoor and outdoor use
- 13.8 inches tall
- Bluetooth + Zigbee
Pros
- Works without a cord for up to two days
- Splash-resistant for outdoor use
- Button on the lamp for scenes
- Works with your other Hue lights and accessories
Cons
- Much shorter battery life at full brightness
- Too dim to light a whole room
- Needs a Hue Bridge for Apple Home and away control
Installation and compatibility notes
Charge it on the base before the first use, then add it to the Hue app over Bluetooth or to your Hue Bridge. Through the Bridge it works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and Matter.
Price: ~$180
Govee Table Lamp 2 — Best Bedside Table Lamp
The Table Lamp 2 is a small color lamp with touch control, and it’s the most affordable option in this guide.
Best for: Nightstands, kids’ rooms and desks where you want soft colored light and a reading glow.
What stands out in real use
The lamp gives 500 lumens, with white light from 2700K to 6500K and segmented color, so it works as a bedside reading light as well as a night light. You can tap the top to turn it on and off, and once you turn on the Bedtime Switch in the app, a single pat turns it on at night. It has more than 60 scenes, music sync, timers and schedules.
Key specs
- 500 lumens
- 2700K to 6500K white + RGBIC color
- Touch control + pat to turn on
- Corded, 24 W
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth, Matter
Pros
- Lowest price in this guide
- Touch control on the lamp
- Works with Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home through Matter
- Timers and schedules for bedtime
Cons
- Too dim to light a room
- Pat-to-wake only turns it on, not off
- Scenes need the Govee app
Installation and compatibility notes
Plug it in, connect it in the Govee Home app and add it to your platform with the Matter code. If you already own a bedside lamp you like, a smart bulb gives you the same color and app control for less. If you use Alexa, our guide to the best Alexa smart bulbs covers bulbs that work with it without a hub.
Price: ~$80
How to Choose a Smart Lamp
Check the brightness. A lamp around 500 lumens is a bedside or table light, 1,000 to 1,400 lumens lights a corner well, and 2,000 lumens or more can light a room. Look at where the number is measured: Govee rates the Floor Lamp 3’s 2,100 lumens at its coolest white, while Hue lists the Signe at 4000K and at a warm 2700K.
Choose your platform first. Govee lamps connect to your Wi-Fi and work with Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home through Matter, without a hub. Hue lamps work over Bluetooth on their own, but you need a Hue Bridge for Apple Home, Matter, control away from home and TV sync. If you already have Hue bulbs, a Hue floor lamp joins them in the same scenes.
Expect the effects to stay in the brand’s app. Matter and voice assistants handle on/off, brightness, white tone and color. Gradient scenes, music sync, the Uplighter’s ripples and TV sync all need the Govee or Hue app.
Pick the right shape. A smart floor lamp or smart corner lamp washes the wall with light and works well behind a sofa or next to a TV. A table lamp is better for a nightstand or desk, and the Hue Go is the only option in this guide you can take outside.
Check your Wi-Fi. Govee lamps connect only to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Most routers have a 2.4 GHz band, but if your phone is on a 5 GHz network during setup, the lamp may not appear.
Conclusion
The Govee Floor Lamp 3 is the best smart lamp for most homes: it’s bright, it has the widest white range and it works with every major platform through Matter. If your home runs on Hue, the Gradient Signe is the best Hue floor lamp and the Play Floor Lamp is the better value for a TV setup. The Govee Uplighter is the choice for mood lighting, the Floor Lamp 3 Lite is the budget corner lamp, the Hue Go goes wherever you need it, and the Govee Table Lamp 2 fits a nightstand.
What is the best smart lamp?
The Govee Floor Lamp 3 is the best smart lamp for most homes. It’s rated at 2,100 lumens, covers 1000K to 10000K white light and works with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home through Matter.
What is the best Philips Hue floor lamp?
The Hue Gradient Signe Floor Lamp is the best Hue floor lamp if you want bright white light as well as color: it gives 2,550 lumens at 4000K. The Hue Play Floor Lamp costs much less and is a good choice next to a TV.
Do Philips Hue lamps need a Hue Bridge?
No, Hue lamps work over Bluetooth with the Hue app, for up to 10 lights near your phone. You need a Hue Bridge for Apple Home, Matter, automations, control away from home and TV sync.
Do Govee floor lamps work with Apple Home?
Yes, the Govee lamps in this guide work with Apple Home through Matter over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Over Matter you get on/off, brightness, white tone and color, while scenes and effects stay in the Govee Home app.
How bright should a smart floor lamp be?
About 1,000 to 1,400 lumens is enough to light a corner, and 2,000 lumens or more can light a room. Check where the number is measured, since some lamps are much brighter at cool white than at warm white.
Written by Evan Mercer
Founder & Lead Researcher, Smart Home Matrix
Evan digs through spec sheets, firmware changelogs, and thousands of owner reviews so you don’t have to. Every guide starts with a compatibility check and ends with picks he would install in his own home. Read more about Evan and this site, or see exactly how we choose products.