The best HomeKit light panels strike the perfect balance between form and function. Like HomeKit light bulbs, HomeKit light panels allow you to add a splash of color to your home on demand. However, with modular designs, HomeKit light panels give you the ability to create the smart light display of your dreams on your wall. Several options are available, so we have gathered the best HomeKit light panels around to help you decide which is right for your space.
Stylish shapes
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.
Awesomesly affordable
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.
Updated classic
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.
Linear lighting
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.
Mighty minis
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.
A touch of nature
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.
Customize your home's lighting with the best HomeKit light panels
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The best HomeKit light panels provide rich colors and smart capabilities, all in a form factor that allows you to create custom works of art. These panels integrate directly with HomeKit, the Home app, and Siri, giving you the ability to summon a sunset or a specific color at will with just a tap or with your voice.
We love the Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagons modular design that enables mixing in other shapes panels like triangles and mini triangles. The Shapes Hexagons also support millions of colors, built-in music sync, touch controls, and Thread — making it the best light panel system for most.
Are you looking for a budget-friendly way to jump into the colorful world of HomeKit light panels? Then the LifeSmart Cololight Plus is the one for you. LifeSmart's panels are available in a single panel kit that works as a desktop decoration with the included stand or up on the wall. Plus, with multiple color zones per panel, the Cololight Plus puts on a show with dynamic effects.
