Compare sockets · 2026
E26 / A19 fits most US table and ceiling lamps. E12 candelabra fits chandeliers and sconces. BR30 / PAR fits recessed cans and outdoor flood fixtures.
Socket
E26 / A19 standard. The mainstream pick.
Top pick
Philips Hue A19 LED Smart Light Bulb - White and Color Ambiance - 60W Indoor Light Bulb - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit - 3 Pack
Socket
E12 candelabra. Chandeliers and sconces.
Top pick
Philips Hue Smart 40W B39 Candle-Shaped LED Bulb - Soft Warm White Light - 2 Pack - 450LM - E12 - Indoor - Control with Hue App - Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Homekit
Socket
BR30 / PAR. Recessed can lights and floods.
Top pick
Philips Hue Essential Smart LED BR30 Bulb 2-Pack, White and Color Ambiance, E26, 7.2W, 2200K-6500K, 650 Lumens, Dimmable, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home
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Sources behind this verdict
153 reviewers, weighted by source trust
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Across the reviewers we read, the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 is treated as the default reference point for smart bulbs in the standard E26 form factor. Best Buy verified-purchase reviewers (a high-trust retailer source in our signals) cluster around the bulbs' wide color range, easy setup, and tight integration with other smart-home gear.
Price
$134.99