Nanoleafs new ceiling light isnt a show-stopper like the Philips Skylight,
but it wins on the smart home features front and its more affordable

Date:
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:09:42 +0000

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Nanoleaf's new ceiling light is small but ever so smart, and it's a lot cheaper than the new Philips Skylight.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Nanoleaf announced a new $80 smart ceiling light It comes with three different lighting modes and also supports Matter It's on sale in the US and Canada now Nanoleaf has unveiled a new device coming to its range of smart home tech, and its a small ceiling light that packs quite a punch.

Yesterday (June 30) the Toronto-based company announced its small 12-inch Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Ceiling Light on its blog, which is now available
to purchase for $79.99 in the US and Canada. We dont know when or if its new ceiling light will be available internationally, but were keeping our eyes peeled for more news. Theres not an evening spent in my home where the big light is turned on, so having a neat device like Nanoleafs new ceiling light is perfect for when you want to set the ambience for an entire room without turning on individual lamps. It can also be wired into your home, easily replacing your existing ceiling light. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

As far as its features go, Nanoleafs ceiling light packs 19 LEDs and has
three modes. Front mode projects 2600 lumens of light filling rooms of up to 150 sq. ft, making it ideal for things such as cooking or reading. Back mode shines light onto the ceiling to set the mood for times where you want to relax or indulge in a good movie, while Front and Back mode is a combination of the two.

Weve tested an extensive range of the best smart lights from Nanoleaf and theres a plethora of reasons why we keep going back for more. One of them is its endless color wheel of lighting options, and the new ceiling light is no exception. You may like Philips launches new ceiling light that mimics
natural sunlight The best smart lights in 2026: light up your life with smart bulbs and lamps Philips Hue unveils new lamps, upgraded candle bulbs, and smarter switches to upgrade your lighting (Image credit: Nanoleaf) Nanoleaf says its ceiling light has roughly 16 million color choices, so I think its safe to say that you wont run short of options when setting the right mood in your home. Additionally, it has a CRI 95 rating which, if youre unfamiliar with the lingo, means that every color in your room will shine naturally when the light hits. Essentially, this rating is the gold standard.

Ceiling lights have had their time in the spotlight quite a bit recently. Philips, another behemoth in the world of smart lighting, launched an impressive ceiling device that imitates natural sunlight . However, though it looks stellar, its very pricey and falls flat on the smart features front, which is where Nanoleafs latest device wins. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

While the Philips Skylight automatically adjusts daylight temperature as the day goes on, its not a smart light in the conventional sense as you cant connect it to smart home hubs. In the case of Nanoleaf, the ceiling light is Matter compatible and supports Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings, and
Alexa smart speakers, allowing you to use voice control to set the mood regardless of which system youre using.

The other handy trick with the ceiling light is that it can do all the thinking for you when you set schedules, so the mood will automatically
change to correspond with your set times. Thats not the only means of control however, the ceiling light can also be used with the Nanoleaf Sense+ switch (sold separately) which uses motion and daylight sensors to take the lights smarts to the next level.

Despite Philips having the more premium ceiling light, Nanoleafs newest addition tackles a lot of pain points from its $500 rival. And yes, its not
as big or bold, but for the roster of color options, Matter compatibility,
and other smart home tools, $80 is quite the steal. The best smart lights for every room Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

Read our full guide to the best smart lights 1. Best overall: Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance 2. Best budget: Govee Wi-Fi LED Bulb 3. Best for parties: Govee Curtain Lights 4. Best for bedtime: Philips Hue Twilight
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