Nanoleaf, a startup that makes matter-compatible bulbs and lightstrips, has announced a budget-friendly line of products. The company’s new bulbs and strips are made with materials that can be recycled, which is an important step in reducing environmental impact. The company’s bulbs are made of plastic that can be recycled, and the strips are made of recycled paper. The bulbs and strips are available in three different colors: white, blue, and green. The strips are available in two different colors: black and white. The company says its products help reduce environmental impact by using less energy to light up a room than traditional lightbulbs. Nanoleaf says its products use about 20% less energy than traditional lightbulbs.
If you’ve been following our coverage of the Matter smart home standard, you’ve surely seen the shoutouts we’ve given to various lights in Nanoleaf’s Elements lighting lineup.
Nanoleaf was an early supporter of the Matter standard. From the beginning, it pledged support with many of the Elements components ready to support Matter thanks to an integrated Thread radio.
Now that same Matter support is coming to the more economical options in the Nanoleaf stable in the form of new Essential bulbs and light strips. Available in early 2023, the new Essentials lights—in A19, GU10, BR30, and lightstrip form—will cost $19.99 to $99.99 depending on whether you’re buying individual A19 bulbs, lighting kits, or long light strips.
You’ll be able to scoop up the new Essentials offerings directly from Nanoleaf or retail partners. If you don’t want to wait for the Essentials release and you want to snatch up some Matter-compatible Nanoleaf lights right now, you can always buy one of the Nanoleaf Elements, Shapes, and Lines Light Panels to get started.
