Rank #4 in Best Smart Bulbs 2026: 10 Ranked, Wattage Claims Checked
Avatar Controls B22 Smart Bulb 2-Pack, 900lm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Avatar Controls B22 Smart Bulb is a two-pack of colour-changing LED bayonet bulbs, and it sits at number 4 in this guide. At £12.75 for the pair it is one of the cheaper ways onto this list, and the headline numbers on the page are 9W, 900 lumens and an 80W incandescent equivalent.
The reason it lands fourth rather than higher is the reason this guide exists at all: the listing does not agree with itself on brightness. The field marked 'Light Output Maximum' reads 900 lumens; the field marked 'White Brightness' reads 600 lumens. Colour temperature is given as a single '6200 Kelvin' in the table, while the bullet text says the white light is tunable from 2700K to 6500K. Every figure on this page comes from the Amazon listing itself and not from testing we carried out.
How those 11,483 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £12.75 for a two-pack |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 11,483 ratings |
| Light output maximum | 900 lumens |
| White brightness (as listed) | 600 lumens |
| Wattage | 9 watts |
| Incandescent equivalent (as listed) | 80 watts |
| Colour temperature (as listed) | 6200 Kelvin |
| Bulb base | B22D bayonet |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“These lights are brighter than the normal bulb you'd purchase in a shop.I use these with my Alexa devices and they work really well.They're easy to set up and give peace of mind as you can turn them on and off from the app when you're not home - also connected to your alexa app so you can control them from the alexa app.The light is really bright 👍🏽”
Verified purchase“Colour range is good, control is also good. Paired to alexa for extra ease of turning off and on. I like that it is dimmable also. No complaints at all. Price was good also.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Smart Bulbs 2026: 10 Ranked, Wattage Claims Checked.
Questions people ask
Does the Avatar Controls B22 bulb need a hub?
No. The listing says the bulb connects to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi with no hub required, and is controlled through the AvatarControls app, Alexa or Google Assistant.
How bright is the Avatar Controls B22?
The listing gives two answers. 'Light Output Maximum' is 900 lumens, while 'White Brightness' is 600 lumens; the bullet text repeats the 900-lumen figure. Both numbers come from the Amazon page, not from our own measurements.
What colour temperatures does it cover?
The bullet text says white light is tunable from warm 2700K to cool 6500K, while the spec table lists a single 'Colour Temperature' of 6200 Kelvin.
What fitting does the Avatar Controls B22 use?
B22D bayonet. The listing says it fits standard B22 bayonet holders, and setup is fit the bulb, power it on and pair in the app.
How much does the two-pack cost?
£12.75 as listed for two bulbs, which is £6.38 per bulb.
Can the Avatar Controls B22 be scheduled?
Yes. The listing describes timers and routines for mornings, evenings or when you are away, set through the app over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
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