Device type: Dimmable / color light

Nanoleaf Matter Smart Multicolor Ceiling Light (NL77)

Part NL77

Med confidence
2026-10-29 last checked
wifi transport

Specs

Product specs
BrandNanoleaf
ModelMulticolor Ceiling Light
Device typeDimmable / color light
Matter / firmwareMatter (CSA cert CSA261ZAMAT51974-24, certified 2026-04-06)
Transportwifi
Thread rolen/a
ConfidenceMed
Last checked2026-10-29

Platform support for this device type

These are the type-level answers from the Dimmable / color light matrix. Individual products may omit features — read the product notes and sources below.

Platform support
FieldApple HomeGoogle HomeAmazon AlexaSmartThingsHome AssistantHomeyHubitat
PairsYYYYYYY
ControlYYYYYYY
Starts automationYYPartialYYYY
Controlled by automationYYYYYYY
ConfidenceHighHighMedHighHighMedMed

The Nanoleaf Matter Smart Multicolor Ceiling Light is a hardwired, flush-mount multicolor ceiling fixture that connects by Matter over Wi-Fi. The CSA DCL record lists it as part NL77, with vendor ID 4442 and product ID 77. MatterCheck's type-level answers for a dimmable color light mark pairing and control as Yes across Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant, Homey and Hubitat; Amazon Alexa's automation-trigger cell is Partial. Gear Diary's June 30, 2026 review names Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant among supported Matter platforms.

Nanoleaf NL77 Matter transport and CSA certification

The SKU record lists CSA certificate CSA261ZAMAT51974-24, certified April 6, 2026; the CSA DCL model record lists the identification details below.

  • DCL model record: vendor ID 4442, product ID 77, product name and label 'Multicolor Ceiling Light', part number NL77, device type dimmable color light.
  • Transport: Wi-Fi via Matter over Wi-Fi; the SKU record's thread_role field is empty.
  • DCL support URL: https://helpdesk.nanoleaf.me.

The SKU record classifies it as a dimmable color light. No Thread role is listed for this fixture.

Nanoleaf Multicolor Ceiling Light by platform matrix

These are MatterCheck's type-level matrix answers for the dimmable color light device type, not a hands-on test of this exact fixture. MatterCheck has not tested this specific part.

Nanoleaf Multicolor Ceiling Light by platform matrix
PlatformPairsControlStarts automationsControlled by automations
Apple HomeYesYesYesYes
Google HomeYesYesYesYes
Amazon AlexaYesYesPartialYes
SmartThingsYesYesYesYes
Home AssistantYesYesYesYes
HomeyYesYesYesYes
HubitatYesYesYesYes

Gear Diary's June 30, 2026 review names Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant. It does not name Homey or Hubitat, but the type-level matrix for dimmable color lights says Yes for those two platforms.

Platform comparison for the Nanoleaf NL77

All seven platforms in MatterCheck's type matrix support pairing and control for a dimmable color light. Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant, Homey and Hubitat are all Yes for starting automations and being controlled by automations. Amazon Alexa is the only platform with Partial for starting automations; its controlled-by-automations answer is Yes. This is a type-level pattern for a dimmable color light, not a product-specific test result.

Nanoleaf Ceiling Light setup, app control, and switch options

Gear Diary's June 30, 2026 review reports that the fixture works with the Nanoleaf App on iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, and lists Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant. The same review says you can control brightness, color, scenes and schedules in the app. Voice control is through compatible smart home hubs and assistants, and an optional Nanoleaf Sense+ Smart Wireless Switch can provide physical control without a phone.

TechRadar's July 1, 2026 article says the light supports Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings and Alexa smart speakers, can follow schedules, and works with the separately sold Nanoleaf Sense+ switch, which uses motion and daylight sensors. The provided sources do not print the exact pairing menu names for each ecosystem.

Gear Diary describes Matter as a standard meant to help compatible products work across multiple ecosystems, so the ceiling light is not tied to one platform. MatterCheck has a Matter multi-admin sharing guide for how that sharing works. No source reports pairing failures for this specific light, but MatterCheck also has a Matter device not pairing guide for general pairing issues.

Nanoleaf Multicolor Ceiling Light specs and source-reported limits

  • Design and install: hardwired flush-mount ceiling light, not a plug-in accessory; Gear Diary says installation is more like replacing an existing ceiling fixture.
  • Brightness and coverage: up to 2,600 lumens, with coverage up to 150 sq ft.
  • Dimensions: 13.8 in diameter and 1.18 in profile; a separate measurement table lists 320 mm width, roughly 12.6 in, so Gear Diary suggests checking the product page before committing.
  • White tuning: some materials list 2,200K to 6,500K, while the detailed specifications list 2,700K to 6,500K.
  • Color accuracy: CRI 95 and RG0 low-blue-light certification.
  • Build and rating: Nanoleaf's product page gives a 25,000-hour LED lifetime, an IP20 rating for indoor use and an operating range of 32–104°F (0–40°C).
  • Lighting zones: dual-sided design with a front downlight and an upward backlight; front, back, or both can be used. Gear Diary reports more than 16 million colors, dynamic animated scenes, Rhythm Music Visualization, and Screen Mirror.
  • LED count: the supplied materials are inconsistent. Gear Diary reports 196 LEDs in some sections, broken down as 98 center LEDs and 98 ring LEDs, while another section refers to 364 addressable LEDs. The review says the more useful number may be 28 individually addressable color zones, arranged as 14 zones per side.
  • Power: 120V AC at 60Hz, with rated draw of 24W for the center light, 4W for the ring, and 28W total. Standby power is under 0.5W. It is indoor-rated with IP20.
  • Warranty: two-year warranty, as reported by Gear Diary.
  • Price: Gear Diary lists $79.99 in the US and $99.99 in Canada; TechRadar's July 1, 2026 article says $79.99 in the US and Canada.

Nanoleaf lifespan and warranty documentation

No source provided for this page states an LED lifespan or rated operating hours for the Nanoleaf Multicolor Ceiling Light. Gear Diary reports a two-year warranty, but that is a warranty period rather than a claimed LED life.

Nanoleaf Multicolor Ceiling Light review notes from Gear Diary

Judie Lipsett Stanford's June 30, 2026 Gear Diary review says the fixture 'aims to give that ceiling fixture a more flexible role' and is bright enough for everyday rooms rather than just accent lighting. The review says the dual-sided design is more flexible than a standard flush mount, with the backlight creating a halo effect on the ceiling. It also flags the LED-count inconsistency and says the 28-color-zone figure is more useful for buyers.

TechRadar's July 1, 2026 article says the Nanoleaf ceiling light 'isn't a show-stopper like the Philips Skylight' but wins on smart home features and price. TechRadar also reports three modes: Front, Back, and Front and Back. That article describes '19 LEDs,' while Gear Diary reports the supplied materials mention 196 or 364 depending on section, so the exact LED count is not consistent across available sources.

Nanoleaf Multicolor Ceiling Light buy-or-skip verdict

  • Buy if you want a hardwired ceiling light that can handle bright white task lighting and RGB effects in one fixture, especially in a room around 150 sq ft or smaller.
  • Buy if you use Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings or Home Assistant and want Matter over Wi-Fi app or voice control.
  • Skip if you need coverage beyond 150 sq ft, or if you prefer a simple bulb that does not require an app update.
  • Skip if you need a single confirmed LED count: Nanoleaf's product page lists 196 LEDs in 28 addressable color zones, while the reviews cited here quote other figures.

Sources

Informational only — verify before you buy. Confidence reflects the evidence on file; Unknown is a valid answer.