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HomeKit Weekly: Linkind’s Smart Light Stick brings flame effects with Matter support

The Linkind Smart Light Stick offers customizable flame-effect lighting and over 120 color presets, featuring Matter support for seamless integration with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home.

Key Points

  • The E26 smart bulb features adjustable flame size, brightness, flicker speed, and motion settings.
  • Users can access more than 120 lighting presets, including sunset, lava, and holiday-themed scenes.
  • Matter compatibility allows for basic control and automation through Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home.
  • Advanced customization and scene design require the manufacturer’s proprietary AiDot mobile application.
  • The product is currently available for purchase through the online retailer Amazon.

Why it Matters

This device highlights the growing trend of specialized smart lighting that integrates with major ecosystems via the Matter standard. While basic controls are unified in Apple Home, the reliance on secondary apps for advanced features illustrates the current functional limitations of the Matter protocol for complex lighting effects.
9to5Mac Published by Bradley C
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