The best smart bulbs for Apple HomeKit of 2021

Nanoleaf, which made a splash with its decorative Nanoleaf Canvas and Panels, has expanded beyond squares and triangles to now offer new shapes. Fittingly called Nanoleaf Shapes, the new and improved version kicks off with Hexagons. These aren’t light bulbs but rather flat light panels that you mount on your wall in whatever design you like. The multicolored light-up hexagons link to one another in the back using small circuit strips, which are sturdier in Shapes than the previous models.

The starter kit includes seven panels, but you can upgrade to 13 or 19 panels, or more with expansion packs. Just as with the Nanoleaf Canvas, Shapes also supports touch-enabled interaction. Put your hand on a hexagon and the lights twinkle or ripple through a little light show. While the connected app can be a little confusing to navigate, it allows you to choose different color schemes, such as Northern Lights—which splashes through a wheel of colors—or your own custom scene.

The lights can sync to music, too. In addition to connecting with music and touch, Shapes works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, IFTTT, Razer (for video games using Razer Chroma accessories), and other systems. Shapes has an improved mounting system compared with the previous models, but regardless, be prepared to put in some time, patience, and focus to get your design on the wall. Additionally, the sticky mounting strips don’t work on some surfaces so you may need to buy an additional screw-mounting kit for certain wall types and ceilings.

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