Best HomeKit light panels 2021

The Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagons have it all — millions of colors, universal Shapes modular design, music sync, and touch controls. The modular design enables custom creations with other Nanoleaf Shapes panels, and touch controls allow you to use the hexagons as a remote for your HomeKit accessories. If all that wasn't enough, the Shapes series can act as a Border Router for Thread-enabled accessories with a future update.

The LifeSmart Cololight Plus offers an incredible lighting experience and tons of color at an affordable price. Available in a single panel starter kit, you can start small for under $30, and the modular design allows you to expand at any time. It's not all about the price, though, as LifeSmart's panels also include the ability to display multiple colors at once with slick, dynamic effects.

Nanoleaf's latest triangle light panels bring modern features like built-in music sync, Thread, and touch controls to the shape that started it all. The Nanoleaf Shapes Triangles also bring a friendlier rounded-corner design versus the original Aurora panels, and the updated modular design opens up a world of possibilities.

The LIFX Beam system takes a different approach to panel lighting, with a narrow frame and a light strip-like design. Each beam piece measures around 12-inches in length and can link together to form an impressive yet functional piece of art that can even span corners with additional adapters that come in the box.

As the name suggests, the Nanoleaf Shapes Mini Triangles are a smaller version of the Shapes Triangles. Despite the smaller size, the Mini Triangles still support the same color capabilities, music syncing, Thread, and modular design as the larger option — all at a more affordable price.

If you want a smart light panel system that blends in with your home's decor when not in use, then the Nanoleaf Elements is your best bet. The Nanoleaf Elements sport a textured wood-look design that allows white light to shine through — creating a stunning effect. While they lack color, the wood looks provide unique possibilities like a rose gold-like hue that you cannot get with other light panels.