Nanoleaf
Nanoleaf: Flexible lighting control for Nanoleaf devices, with local and cloud options. Ranked #17 of 39 in Smart Home Apps by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for nanoleaf users wanting flexible lighting control.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forNanoleaf users wanting flexible lighting control
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Voice assistantsSiri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Bixby (through compatible smart-home ecosystems; support varies by product)
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Create custom scenes, playlists and schedules, including Circadian Lighting.
- Control supported devices locally over Wi-Fi with the OpenAPI.
- Connect compatible lights to Apple Home, Google Home and other ecosystems.
Where it doesn't
- Its core controls are for compatible Nanoleaf lighting, not general device management.
- Features and smart-home compatibility vary by device model and generation.
- Remote control through Nanoleaf Cloud depends on an internet connection.
Our verdict on Nanoleaf
Nanoleaf’s app is companion software for setting up and controlling compatible Nanoleaf lights. It suits people who want to customize lighting, schedule changes or manage Nanoleaf devices alongside a supported smart-home platform. The app is free and available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux, with browser and API options also listed. Its focus is lighting control rather than broad management of unrelated smart-home devices, so it is most relevant to households with compatible Nanoleaf products.
For everyday lighting, the app supports custom scenes and playlists, schedules, Circadian Lighting, and browsing, downloading and customizing community-created scenes. It can also update device firmware. Supported lights can be controlled locally over Wi-Fi through a local OpenAPI, while the mobile app offers remote control through Nanoleaf Cloud. Device protocols include Wi-Fi, Matter over Thread, Matter over Wi-Fi, Thread and Bluetooth, depending on the device and setup. That range offers different control paths, but the exact features available depend on the Nanoleaf model and generation.
The app connects compatible lights with Apple Home, Siri, Google Home, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant and Homey. Voice assistant support and ecosystem compatibility vary by product; Bixby is also listed through compatible smart-home ecosystems. Schedules, sunrise and sunset, voice commands, and compatible sensors or devices can provide automation triggers through supported platforms. Support channels include tickets, community resources and documentation. Choose Nanoleaf if lighting scenes and ecosystem connections are the priority; look elsewhere if you need one app to manage a broad mix of non-Nanoleaf devices.
Nanoleaf pricing
Nanoleaf fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Voice assistants | Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Bixby (through compatible smart-home ecosystems; support varies by product) |
| Device protocols | Wi-Fi, Matter over Thread, Matter over Wi-Fi, Thread, Bluetooth (device and setup dependent) |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Automation triggers | Schedules; sunrise and sunset; voice commands; compatible sensors and devices (through supported smart-home platforms) |
| Mobile platforms | iOS, Android |
| Local control | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Apple Home, Siri, Google Home, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | nanoleaf.me |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
Nanoleaf integrations
Nanoleaf lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Apple Home
- Siri
- Google Home
- Google Assistant
- Amazon Alexa
- Samsung SmartThings
- Home Assistant
- Homey
See all Nanoleaf integrations →
Alternatives to Nanoleaf
- Google HomeFree web and mobile control for compatible devices, routines, cameras and energy features.9.3
- Home Assistant AssistA free, flexible voice assistant for Home Assistant homes, with setup that takes work.9.2
- Apple HomeA free Apple-device app for organizing, automating, and remotely controlling HomeKit and Matter accessories.9.1
See all Nanoleaf alternatives →
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