Rank #8 in Best Smart Bulbs 2026: 10 Ranked, Wattage Claims Checked
Amazon Basics B22 Smart Bulb, 806lm, Alexa Only
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics Smart Multicolor LED Light Bulb is a B22 bayonet bulb sold singly at £8.05, and it sits at number 8 in this guide. The listing gives it 8 watts, a 60W incandescent equivalent, 806 lumens, a colour rendering index of 80, 16 preset colours and brightness adjustable from 5% to 100%. Ratings come in at 4.4 from 1,021.
The reason it earns a page in a guide about listings that contradict themselves is that its two headline figures are the right way round: the Wattage field reads 8 watts and the Incandescent Equivalent field reads 60 Watts — which is what an 8W bulb should say, unlike others in this guide. The sheet is not seamless, though. Power Consumption is given as 9 Watts and Light Source Wattage as 9 Watts, against the 8 watts in the Wattage field, and the shape is listed as A19 while the base is B22. The page also states "Works with Alexa Only", so no Google or Apple control appears anywhere on it. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing — we have not tested the bulb ourselves.
How those 1,021 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £8.05 for a single bulb |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 1,021 ratings, with 72 five-star against 8 one-star in the histogram supplied |
| Wattage vs Power Consumption | Wattage field says 8 watts; Power Consumption and Light Source Wattage each say 9 Watts (as listed) |
| Incandescent Equivalent | 60 Watts |
| Light output | 806 Lumens at a colour rendering index of 80 |
| Bulb shape and base | A19 shape listed with a B22 base (as listed) |
| EU Energy Efficiency Label | F |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, works with Alexa only |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“WOW. link this product to your Amazon account at check-out, and when you come to set them up, it's a breeze. I purchased 2 bulbs, when I plugged in the first one and powered it up, by the time I'd fumbled through the app, it was already set up. No shouting, no praying, no wishful thinking or regrets, just done. Recommend to all.”
Verified purchase“Connects very easily. Works well with Alexa. Good range of brightness. As good as some of the more expensive brands I have purchased.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Smart Bulbs 2026: 10 Ranked, Wattage Claims Checked.
Questions people ask
How bright is the Amazon Basics Smart Multicolor LED Light Bulb?
The listing states 806 lumens and a colour rendering index of 80, with brightness adjustable from 5% to 100% in the Alexa app.
Does the Amazon Basics bulb need a hub or bridge?
Nothing in the listing mentions one. It says the bulb runs on a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection and that it works with Alexa only.
Will it work with Google Home or Apple Home?
The listing says "Works with Alexa Only" and gives the control method as voice, so the Amazon Basics bulb is not described as working with either.
Is this bulb 8W or 9W?
Both figures appear on the same sheet. The Wattage field says 8 watts; Power Consumption and Light Source Wattage each say 9 Watts. The 60W figure is the incandescent equivalent, not the power drawn.
How many bulbs do you get for £8.05?
One. The Amazon Basics listing is named as a 1 Pack at £8.05.
Which fitting does the Amazon Basics bulb use?
B22, listed alongside an A19 bulb shape, a 230-volt supply (220 to 240 volts at 50Hz) and indoor use.
Comments
Reader comments are not checked against the manufacturer's claims above.
No comments yet
Be the first to add something we missed — a price change, a spec that turned out wrong, or how one of these held up.
Leave a comment
No account needed. Own one of these? Tell other readers how it actually performed.