Smart Home · Smart Light Strips
Do I need a hub or bridge for smart light strips?
Reviewer consensus
Govee, Kasa, and most budget strips connect directly over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and require no hub. Philips Hue strips require the Hue Bridge for full functionality including remote control and HomeKit. Newer strips with Matter support (like the Govee Strip Light 2 Pro) can be added directly to Apple Home, Google Home, or Alexa without a manufacturer-specific hub.