Among the many smart light bulbs we’ve evaluated, the Wyze Bulb Color BR30 ($23.99 for a pair) stands out since it is designed to be used exclusively in recessed lights. Its A19 brother, the Wyze Bulb Color, has many of its strengths, including voice commands, third-party interfaces via IFTTT, and the capability for 16 million colors. The hub-free design, affordable pricing, and all those features make the BR30 deserving of our Editors’ Choice designation. Wyze Light Bulb Color felt Mardi Gras was boring after attending. At the Indian Holi Festival, it yawned. During the Fourth of July fireworks display, it dozed off. Although Wyze Bulb Color is an unbearable snob, being the world’s greatest 16 million color smart bulb makes it difficult to be excited. Yes, it has a dimmable option, but using it will make you feel offended.
The Wyze bulbs may be turned on or off, have their brightness adjusted, or have their color changed voice controlled by Alexa or Google Assistant. Wyze has not yet disclosed its plans to support Matter, the new smart home standard. The full-color, dimmable smart bulbs have a maximum brightness of 950 lumens, a color rendering index (CRI) rating of 90 or higher, and a wide range of tunable white light, from a warm 1800K up to a cold 6500K. The more costly Bluetooth/Zigbee-enabled bulbs from Hue offer a higher brightness output of 1,200 but a lower (less accurate) CRI rating of 82. Whereas Wyze does not interface with Apple Home through its Bridge, Hue does. At $39, Meross offers a two-pack of 1,300-lumen Wi-Fi bulbs that are compatible with Apple Home, along with better light quality.

The Wyze Bulb Color BR30’s greatest characteristics

Bright and colorful Wyze Bulb Color BR30

The Bulb Color BR30 is available from Wyze for $23.99 for a pack of two or $47.98 for a pack of four, which works out to $11.99 per bulb regardless of how many you purchase. Here’s a quick glossary of terms related to light bulbs before you buy several: The bulb’s form is indicated by the BR30 designation in this product name. These variations are shaped like floodlights because of their broader (or bulged) reflector components, while A19 models have a more conventional design that is used in ceiling fans and tabletop lamps alike.
It all depends on the kind of light fixture you’re talking about. BR30 bulbs are a preferable option if it’s set into a ceiling because they fill the space more fully. For example, the Wyze BR30 bulb in this instance is 5.2 by 3.7 inches (HW), while the Wyze Bulb Color is 5.0 by 2.5 inches.

Experience the Wyze Bulb BR30 App with Wyze Bulb Color BR30

Like all other Wyze smart devices, the BR30 is operated via the same Wyze mobile app, which is accessible on both iOS and Android platforms. You can tap the panel that displays the device on the main screen to access the granular color wheel, brightness slider, and white temperature selection. The selected color is displayed in the bulb icon at the top of the screen.
A variety of preset lighting scenarios, including gaming (purple), movie (blue), holiday (green), night light (soft white), bright (brighter white), and electrified (full white), are available beneath the color wheel. You may also easily create a personalized scene with your hue using the app. To create sleep routines (where the light bulb gradually dims before bed and brightens when it’s time to wake up), set up a timer (where the light bulb turns on or off automatically after a predetermined amount of time), set up the Vacation Mode (where the light bulb turns on and off at random intervals to give the impression that someone is home), and toggle the Sun Match feature (where the light bulb automatically adjusts to mimic natural sunlight), tap the gear icon in the upper right corner of the main screen. In addition, you may create rules involving additional Wyze devices and modify the way the lightbulb responds to a power outage.

Wyze Bulb Color BR30 of Easy Configuration, Dependable Procedures

It was easy to set up the BR30 bulb during testing. I used my phone’s built-in Wyze mobile software to add the device by tapping the + sign in the top left corner, selecting Add Device, and then choosing the appropriate model from the Power & Lighting menu. I inserted the lightbulb into a recessed lighting fixture as directed by the on-screen instructions, and it blinked green to signal that pairing mode was engaged. I then had to name the lightbulb and enter my Wi-Fi credentials for it to appear in the app and on my list of Alexa devices. I installed the latest firmware update that was available to finish the process.
In testing, the BR30 operated without a hitch. Saturated colors were displayed, and the lightbulb responded to voice and app commands right away. It had no issue tracking my schedule and sleep routines, while both the Vacation and Sun Match features performed without a hitch.

Affordable Rainbow Lighting for Recessed Fixtures with Wyze Bulb Color BR30

Recessed light fixtures in rooms can benefit from the simple and cost-effective addition of smart color lighting with the Wyze Bulb Color BR30. Because of its hub-free design, it is simple to install and produces rich hues and a wide range of white temperatures during testing. The Wyze Bulb wins our EdEditor’shoice award for recessed lighting because it costs a fraction of what some competitors, like the Philips Hue BR30 ($99.99 for two), do while still providing unique lighting effects.