Innr Smart Filament Bulb E27 Tunable Edison First Impressions: Vintage Charm Meets Zigbee

The vintage Edison bulb aesthetic has been a favourite in interior design for years, combining warm nostalgia with industrial flair. Now, Innr brings that look into the smart home era with the Innr Smart Filament Bulb E27 Tunable Edison. This review offers first impressions and a straightforward setup guide for anyone looking to add a touch of retro charm to their Zigbee network.

We unboxed the bulb, paired it with a Philips Hue Bridge, and tested its tunable white features. In this article, we'll walk through the setup process, compare the filament bulb to the Innr Smart Mini Bulb Tunable White E14 UK for smaller fixtures, and share performance notes so you can decide if this is the right vintage smart bulb for your home.

Unboxing and First Impressions

The bulb arrives in Innr's familiar clean packaging. Inside, the E27 filament bulb is protected by recycled cardboard. The glass bulb is clear, revealing the exposed LED filaments arranged in a traditional zigzag pattern that mimics old carbon-filament bulbs. The base is standard screw (E27) and the build feels solid, with a metal cap that dissipates heat efficiently. At 806 lumens (60W equivalent), it's bright enough for a reading nook or a pendant light, and the tunable white range (2200K–6500K) lets you shift from a cosy candlelight glow to a crisp daylight white.

Compared to the Innr Smart Mini Bulb Tunable White E14 UK, which is compact and designed for smaller lamps, this E27 filament bulb is larger and intended for exposed sockets where the vintage design is on show. Both use Zigbee and work seamlessly with the same bridges and remotes. The filament bulb does not include colour (RGB) – it's tunable white only – which keeps the price lower while delivering the warm ambience most people want from a vintage bulb.

• Filament design: exposed LEDs arranged in vintage zigzag pattern.
• Tunable white: 2200K warm candlelight to 6500K daylight.
• Compatible with Philips Hue Bridge, Innr Remote Control, and other Zigbee coordinators.

Setup Guide for the Innr Smart Filament Bulb

Setting up the Innr Smart Filament Bulb E27 is straightforward, especially if you already have a Zigbee hub. Here's a step-by-step: Screw the bulb into a compatible E27 socket and turn on the light switch. Open your Zigbee hub's app (Hue, Amazon Echo Plus, or similar) and search for new lights. The bulb should appear within seconds. If not, power-cycle the bulb twice (off/on/off/on) to enter pairing mode. Assign it to a room and give it a name like 'Vintage Pendant'.

For hands-free control, pair the bulb with the Innr Smart Button. Simply hold the button near the bulb and press the pairing routine in the app. The button can toggle scenes, dim, or switch colour temperature without needing your phone. If you want a more traditional physical control, the Innr Remote Control also works well with this bulb, offering four scene buttons plus dimming rocker.

• Pair with any Zigbee coordinator: Philips Hue, Amazon Echo Plus, Hubitat, etc.
• Use the Innr Smart Button for one-touch scene control.

Performance and Light Quality

The tunable white range of the filament bulb is impressive. At 2200K, the light mimics a real candle flame – perfect for dinner parties or winding down. At 4000K it becomes a neutral white good for general tasks, and at 6500K it's a cool daylight ideal for reading or home offices. Dimming is smooth down to about 5% without flicker, thanks to the high-quality driver. The CRI (Colour Rendering Index) is rated above 80, which means colours in the room look natural – important when illuminating artwork or decor.

We compared the filament bulb to the Innr Round Ceiling Light 30cm (White & Colour) in the same room. The ceiling light provides RGB colour options and a flatter, diffused light, while the filament bulb gives a directional, edison-like glow with visible filaments. Both integrate into the same Zigbee groups, so you can combine a vintage pendant with modern ceiling lights and control them together via the app or the Innr Remote Control.

• Dimming range: 5% to 100% with no perceptible flicker.
• Tunable white stepless adjustment via app or voice.
• CRI > 80 ensures natural colour rendering.

The Innr Smart Filament Bulb E27 Tunable Edison bridges the gap between vintage design and modern smart home convenience. Its easy setup with standard Zigbee hubs, smooth dimming, and wide white temperature range make it a versatile choice for any room where you want the look of exposed filament. If you're building a unified smart lighting system, pair it with the Innr Smart Mini Bulb Tunable White E14 UK for smaller fixtures or use the Innr Smart Button for effortless scene control. Whether you're a Zigbee veteran or new to smart lighting, this bulb is a charming and capable addition to your setup.