# Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Lucca Outdoor Pedestal 40 cm

The 40 cm Lucca pedestal is the compact path and border light in the 2026 color range. It makes sense when permanent power and the documented Hue Bridge path are already planned, but one fixture should prove the placement and Zigbee reach before a whole path is installed.

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## Device Facts

- Brand: Philips Hue
- Model: White and Color Ambiance Lucca Outdoor Pedestal 40 cm
- Product type: Matter-bridged outdoor pedestal light
- Category: Lights
- Connection: Matter bridge
- Matter status: Hue Bridge or Bridge Pro provides the verified Matter path. Launch coverage identifies the included 1,100-lumen bulb as Matter-over-Thread compatible, but the exact Lucca page lists only Bluetooth and Zigbee and does not confirm that the fixture pack supplies the setup code required for direct pairing.
- Launch date: 2026
- Thread border router required: No
- Brand hub required: Yes
- Typical price range: EUR134.99 / GBP124.99
- Markets: Europe, United Kingdom
- Review status: Compatibility guide
- Product image: https://assets.matterhome.io/content/devices/philips-hue-lucca-outdoor-pedestal/product.a4b496ff5dfbf6d022b9/source.webp
- Product image alt text: Forty-centimetre anthracite Philips Hue Lucca outdoor pedestal light
- Product image source: https://www.assets.signify.com/is/image/Signify/8721103118691-929004308501-Lucca-Hue-pedestal-anthracite-1xA60-WCA-RTP

## Ecosystem Support

- Apple Home: Limited
- Google Home: Limited
- Alexa: Limited
- SmartThings: Limited
- Home Assistant: Limited

## Best For

- Garden paths, patio edges, and planting borders that need low-level light
- Hue homes that want matching outdoor fixtures and cross-platform basic control
- European and UK buyers choosing the current color Lucca by exact EAN

## Skip If

- You need a solar or low-voltage light without permanent mains cabling
- You want direct Matter pairing without a Hue Bridge
- The mounting point is exposed beyond what an IP44 fixture should handle

## Setup Notes

- Check for EAN 8721103118691; the older white-only 40 cm pedestal uses EAN 8718696166055.
- Plan the cable route, mounting base, drainage, and local electrical work before choosing spacing.
- Add the bulb to Hue Bridge or Bridge Pro first, then use the Hue app to share the Bridge with the Matter ecosystem.
- Test one installed pedestal for Zigbee reach and ecosystem controls before extending a full path.

## Known Limitations

- This page covers the 400 mm White and Color Ambiance pedestal, not the older warm-white version or the 770 mm Lucca post.
- The exact product page does not document a Thread radio or confirm that the fixture pack supplies a direct Matter setup code.
- Philips Hue lists IP44 and says the product is not fully weatherproof.
- Hue scenes, effects, and maintenance remain deeper in Hue than through Matter.
- Matterhome has not tested ground installation, weather exposure, outdoor Zigbee reach, or ecosystem feature parity.

## Pros

- Forty-centimetre height suits paths, patios, and garden borders
- Tunable white and color light from an included 1,100-lumen A60 E27 bulb
- Hue Bridge retains Hue scenes while sharing basic controls through Matter
- Replaceable-bulb fixture avoids an integrated light source

## Cons

- The verified Matter path requires a Hue Bridge or Bridge Pro
- Needs permanent 220 to 240 V power and secure ground mounting
- IP44 is splash protection rather than a fully weatherproof rating
- A line of pedestals multiplies the hub, cabling, and installation cost

## Sources

- https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/p/hue-white-and-colour-ambiance-lucca-outdoor-pedestal/8721103118691
- https://www.philips-hue.com/de-de/p/hue-white-color-ambiance-lucca-sockelleuchte/8721103118691
- https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/p/hue-white-lucca-outdoor-pedestal/1740293P0
- https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/support/article/philips-hue-and-matter-complete-setup-and-support-guide/000012
- https://www.philips-hue.com/en-gb/support/release-notes/bridge
- https://hueblog.com/2026/04/21/new-hue-lucca-launches-new-shop-design-at-philips-hue/
- https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/matter/
- https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/hue/
- https://www.assets.signify.com/is/content/Signify/Assets/hue/global/legal/20240708-philips-hue-outdoor-fixed-luminaires-230v-bulb-202407-eu-doc.pdf
- https://www.assets.signify.com/is/image/Signify/8721103118691-929004308501-Lucca-Hue-pedestal-anthracite-1xA60-WCA-RTP

Path lights are bought as a set, which makes the first mistake expensive. The 2026 Lucca pedestal is 400 mm tall and 142 mm square, with a replaceable 1,100-lumen color A60 bulb inside an IP44 aluminium fixture. It is the lower Lucca option for paths, patio edges, and planting borders, not a smaller version of the wall light.

## Choose the 40 cm version deliberately

Philips Hue also sells a 770 mm Lucca post for gates, driveways, and lawns. The lower pedestal keeps the light closer to the path and is less visually dominant in a border. Both use the same current Hue bulb and Bridge path, so height and placement should decide between them.

Check EAN 8721103118691 when buying. The older pedestal, EAN 8718696166055, looks similar but includes an 806-lumen warm-white bulb rather than the 2026 White and Color Ambiance light.

## Plan power and radio together

This is a 220 to 240 V mains fixture. Work out the cable route, secure base, drainage, spacing, and required electrical work before buying several. IP44 handles splashes, but Philips Hue does not describe the pedestal as fully weatherproof. A waterlogged or overly exposed position is the wrong place for it.

The light communicates with Hue Bridge or Bridge Pro over Zigbee. Test one unit at its final position before extending the line, especially when the Bridge sits behind masonry, coated glass, or several interior walls.

## Matter is the sharing layer

For the documented path, add the pedestal to Hue, then share the updated Bridge with a Matter controller in the chosen ecosystem. A Thread border router is not required for that bridge route. The Bridge remains the dependency and the Hue app remains the place for firmware, effects, and the fuller scene system.

Launch coverage identifies the included 1,100-lumen bulb as Matter-over-Thread compatible, and Hue documents direct setup for Matter-enabled bulbs with a Matter logo and code. The exact Lucca page does not list Thread or confirm that its fixture pack supplies that code, so check the package rather than assuming the direct path from the Matter-compatible label.

Home Assistant can receive basic controls through the Matter bridge, but its own Philips Hue integration is the richer local route. The same general tradeoff applies elsewhere: Matter is useful for common control and routines, not for reproducing the whole Hue app.

## Install one before committing to a path

At EUR134.99 or GBP124.99 per pedestal, mounting and radio mistakes become costly quickly. Buy one when the 40 cm height, IP44 position, and Hue Bridge all make sense. Move up to the 77 cm post for gates and driveways, or choose a low-voltage system when permanent mains work is the real obstacle.