The Best Matter-Compatible Candelabra Light Bulbs

If you are on a quest to make all of your home's lighting smart, you've likely experienced the pain of trying to track down candelabra-style bulbs. These tiny flame-shaped lights are often expensive, underpowered, and lacking the features of their standard-sized smart light bulb counterparts.

And now with Matter in the mix, tracking down a suitable candelabra bulb is even harder due to the standard still being somewhat new to the scene. To help make the process quicker and easier, we've rounded up all of the best available candelabra options so you can spend more time enjoying your smart home and less time searching.

What to Look For in Matter-Compatible Candelabra Light Bulbs

Typically found in chandeliers, ceiling fans, and sconces, candelabra—or decorative—light bulbs come in many different shapes and sizes. While the most common base code size for candelabra bulbs is E12, there are many alternatives, including E10, E11, B10, and even E26—the same medium base as standard light bulbs.

Although knowing the base code can make the shopping experience a little less daunting, you'll also need to take note of the physical dimensions of your existing bulbs if they are in an enclosed fixture. Since candelabra bulbs are usually designed to be seen, they can often be longer than standard-sized bulbs making them hard to fit in tight spaces.

Surprisingly, choosing between available features for smart candelabra light bulbs is actually the easiest part of the process. That's because Matter takes care of all of the behind-the-scenes stuff with a simplified pairing process that only involves scanning a QR code for bulbs that don't require a hub and a base set of features that are exposed to all of the major smart home ecosystems.

Thanks to Matter, you'll get instant access to color controls for supported bulbs, dimming, quick toggles, groups, and automation regardless of whether or not you rely on Alexa, Google, SmartThings, or Apple Home for your smart home. Matter's incredibly handy Multi-Admin feature also makes sharing candelabra light bulbs straightforward so everyone in your home can enjoy its connected conveniences.

Thanks to Matter, you'll get instant access to color controls for supported bulbs, dimming, quick toggles, groups, and automation regardless of whether or not you rely on Alexa, Google, SmartThings, or Apple Home for your smart home. Matter's incredibly handy Multi-Admin feature also makes sharing candelabra light bulbs straightforward so everyone in your home can enjoy its connected conveniences.

With that being said, you'll only need to pick which smart home connectivity method works best for your home and whether or not you want a full color-capable bulb, a simple white bulb, or an exposed filament style. As of now, smart candelabra bulbs are only available in direct-to-Matter Wi-Fi connectivity and ZigBee which requires a vendor-specific hub, but we expect to see other methods—like Thread—hitting the market soon.

The Best Matter-Compatible Candelabra Light Bulbs

WiZ 40W B12 Color LED Smart Candle-Shaped Bulb

The WiZ Color LED Smart Candle Bulb has it all—full dimming, millions of colors, adjustable white temperatures, and of course, Matter. WiZ's 2.4GhZ Wi-Fi bulb sips power at just 4.9 watts and provides plenty of light for everyday tasks at 470 lumens.

Like other WiZ Connected smart lighting products, this E12 bulb also supports SpaceSense technology. SpaceSense measures the disturbances in Wi-Fi signals between two or more WiZ lights when people are within a room, effectively creating a motion sensor out of thin air that can automatically toggle your lights.

Lightinginside Matter Candelabra Smart Light Bulbs

Lightinginside's Matter Candelabra Smart Light Bulb two-pack is an excellent value that doesn't skimp on features. At just under $10 each, these 60-watt equivalent E12 candelabra bulbs light up spaces with 500 lumens of peak brightness and full color and dimming capabilities.

Lightinginside's bulbs connect to your Matter smart home via hub-free Wi-Fi making the setup process a breeze. Once connected, these bulbs support scheduling, timers, group control, and more through your favorite smart home assistant, all without having to download yet another app.

LIFX Candle E26

While not as common as other candelabra bulb sizes, the LIFX Candle E26 is the perfect fit for medium-base chandeliers, ceiling fans, and even lamps. It isn't the brightest around at just 160 lumens, but it features LIFX's Polychrome Technology which allows for multiple colors to be on display across 26 distinct zones so it can mimic the realistic flicker of a candle.

In addition to billions color combinations, this LIFX bulb also supports all the usual suspects: 1-100% dimming, 1,500-9,000K color temperature, and smart remote controls. Unfortunately, it can only be purchased through the Home Depot for the time being which limits its availability.

Philips Hue White Ambiance Filament E12 Candle Bulb

These stylish bulbs from Philips Hue enable smart home convenience without sacrificing your home's trendy decor. As its name suggests, the Philips Hue White Ambiance Filament E12 Candle Bulb features a partially clear tip that allows the lighted LED coil inside to shine through creating that sleek industrial look.

Despite lacking full-color functionality, the 25-watt equivalent, 270 lumen Hue Filament E12 still supports dimming and white temperature adjustments. It is also offers rock-solid reliability and speedy response times courtesy of ZigBee, but to take advantage of it you'll need to invest in a Philips Hue Bridge to go along with it.

The Best Matter-Compatible Candelabra Light Bulbs are Smart and Stylish

With colorful and decorative options available, the best matter-compatible candelabra bulbs are a simple—and stylish—way to add smart conveinences to even more areas in your home. Just screw them in and flick the light switch to get started. 

Now with your chandeliers, fans, and other smaller fixtures checked off, you can turn your attention to other speciality lights in your household. So be sure to check out our guide to the best Matter-compatible flood light bulbs for even more ways to smarten—and brighten—up your home.