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title: Can I Use Lightwave Alongside Other Smart Home Brands?
description: Discover how Lightwave integrates with Philips Hue and Sonos to centralize control of lighting and audio. Learn setup requirements, automation options, and how to link Alexa, Google, HomeKit, SmartThings, and Home Assistant.
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# Can I Use Lightwave Alongside Other Smart Home Brands?
## This article explains how Lightwave directly integrates with Philips Hue and Sonos, enabling seamless control of lighting and audio from a single app. It covers setup requirements, automation possibilities, and links to configure voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings, HomeKit, and Home Assistant.
#### π Overview
**Yes! Lightwave offers direct integration with both Philips Hue and Sonos, giving you powerful control over lighting, sound, and automations from one central system.** Whether you're setting the mood for a dinner party or building a smart wake-up routine, Lightwave makes it seamless.
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#### π‘ Philips Hue Integration
Lightwave enables you to include Hue bulbs in scenes and automations directly from the app.
### Key Requirements:
- **Philips Hue Bridge** is required to connect Hue devices to Lightwave.
- **Neutral wire** is needed if you're using a Smart Series dimmer to control Hue bulbs.
- Enable **βDiscrete ON/OFFβ** in the dimmer's calibration settings to avoid dimming conflicts.
### Best Practice:
Use software control via the Lightwave app instead of electrical dimming to preserve bulb performance and features.
### What You Can Do:
- Group Hue and Lightwave lights in scenes
- Automate Hue bulbs with schedules, sensors, and triggers
- Use voice commands with Alexa, Google, or Siri
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#### π Sonos Integration
Lightwave also works directly with Sonos speakers for smart audio control.
### Features:
- Add Sonos to scenes (e.g. βRelax Modeβ)
- Automate music playback, volume, and stops/starts
- Trigger playback with button presses, schedules, or occupancy
**Example Scene: βRelax Modeβ**
- Lights dim to 30%
- Sonos plays a chill playlist
- Hallway lights fade off after 5 minutes
**No bridge or extra hardware needed** β integration is built into the Lightwave app.
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#### π§ Unified Smart Home Control
You can also link Lightwave to major smart home platforms for enhanced voice and app control. Use the guides below to set up each assistant:
- π [Amazon Alexa Setup Guide](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge-base/how-do-i-set-up-amazon-alexa-with-lightwave?hsLang=en)
- π [Google Assistant Setup Guide](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge-base/how-to-set-up-google-home-with-lightwave?hsLang=en)
- π [Apple HomeKit Setup Guide](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge-base/how-to-connect-your-lightwave-system-to-apple-homekit?hsLang=en)
- π SmartThings Setup Guide
- π [Home Assistant Setup Guide](https://support.lightwaverf.com/knowledge-base/how-to-set-up-lightwave-with-home-assistant?hsLang=en)
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#### β
Feature Comparison Table
| Feature | Philips Hue | Sonos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Direct Lightwave Control | β
Yes (via app) | β
Yes (via app) |
| Scene Integration | β
Yes | β
Yes |
| Automation Support | β
Yes | β
Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | β
Alexa, Google, HomeKit | β
Alexa, Google, HomeKit |
| Special Setup Notes | β οΈ Neutral required, enable Discrete ON/OFF | β None required |
| Bridge Required | β
Hue Bridge | β No additional hub needed |
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