Testing a Matter (Thread) Smart Switch with Zigbee Bulbs

I finally swapped out my GE Cync smart switch and bulbs for a future-proofed setup with the Inovelli White Series 2-in-1 switch and Philips Hue bulbs—but I ran into a huge surprise: delays. With the GE Cync setup (which operates on Bluetooth Mesh), pressing the switch gave me instantaneous feedback. But now, with the Inovelli switch on Thread and Hue bulbs on Zigbee, my lights are taking 1.5–2 seconds to turn on. 😬 So in this video, I break down: ✔️ Why this delay is happening ✔️ What happens when I replace a Hue bulb with a Nanoleaf Matter over Thread bulb ✔️ Whether switching to a Zigbee-based Inovelli Blue Series switch would be a better option ✔️ If Thread will eventually fix these delays ✔️ Why I ultimately stuck with Hue, despite the delay If you’re trying to mix Thread and Zigbee in a smart home setup, you’ll want to watch this before making your decision! 💬 Drop a comment: Are you seeing delays with your smart switches and bulbs? Let me know what’s working for you! 📌 Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 0:46 – Setting up the Inovelli White Series switch and Hue Bulbs 1:20 – Why is There a Delay? 1:46 – Why I Chose This Combination 2:27 – Swapping in a Nanoleaf Matter Over Thread Bulb 3:05 – Should I Have Just Gotten the Inovelli Blue Series (Zigbee) Switch? 3:41 – The Drawback and the Benefit 4:12 – So What Did I End Up Doing? 4:26 – The Options 5:10 – Unboxing the Inovelli White Series 2-in-1 Switch 🔔 Subscribe for smart home breakdowns, practical automation setups, and real-world insights into Matter, Thread, and Apple Home! #apple #alexa #applehomekit #applehome #amazon #smarthome #smartphone #smartgadgets #google #philipshue #ge #hue #home #applewatch #iphone #homeassistant #inovelli #white #series #cync #zigbee #thread #hubitat #nanoleaf #smartbulb #unboxing #matter