The taller Lucca is for a gate or driveway, not just for completing a matching set. At 770 mm high, the 2026 White and Color Ambiance post puts its diffuser well above the 400 mm pedestal while using the same 1,100-lumen A60 E27 bulb and the same Hue Bridge route into Matter.
Height changes the lighting job
The post is 142 mm square and weighs 2.215 kg before mounting. Its extra height makes it more visible along a drive, beside a gate, or at a lawn edge, but it also asks more of the base and the surrounding space. Confirm that the post will not obstruct a path, door swing, vehicle line, or garden work before planning the cable.
Choose the 40 cm pedestal when low-level path guidance is the real goal. Choose the 77 cm post when the fixture needs to mark an entrance or throw light from a more noticeable height.
Confirm the SKU and country listing
EAN 8721103118752 identifies the current color post. The older EAN 8718696166062 is a similar-looking warm-white model with an 806-lumen bulb. Product names alone are not enough to separate them.
Philips Hue lists the 2026 post for EUR164.99 in Germany and France. Its UK page said the item was no longer available on August 21, 2026, so this guide treats it as a European product rather than promising current UK availability. Check the local Hue store before ordering or importing it.
The Matter route stays inside Hue
Install the 220 to 240 V IP44 fixture according to local rules, add its bulb to Hue Bridge or Bridge Pro, and finish updates in the Hue app. The Bridge can then expose the supported light controls to another Matter ecosystem. This verified path does not require Thread, but it does require the Bridge and a Matter controller in the receiving platform.
Launch coverage identifies the included 1,100-lumen bulb as Matter-over-Thread compatible, and Hue's general guide supports direct setup for Matter-enabled bulbs whose packaging provides a Matter logo and code. The exact Lucca page lists Bluetooth and Zigbee but does not confirm that code in the fixture pack. Check the package before buying if the direct path is the reason for choosing it.
Hue remains responsible for the bulb, firmware, scenes, and richer effects. Home Assistant users should compare the Matter bridge with the native Philips Hue integration, which Home Assistant recommends for deeper Hue features.
Buy for the gate, not the badge
The Lucca post earns its cost when the 77 cm height, anthracite design, permanent power, and Bridge-managed Hue system are all wanted. Skip it for a casual path light, an exposed position beyond IP44, or a setup whose main requirement is direct Matter without a brand hub.
Best for
- Gates, driveways, and lawn edges that benefit from a taller light
- European Hue homes extending one fixture design across an outdoor area
- Buyers who want Hue scenes plus common control in another Matter ecosystem
Skip if
- You need current UK manufacturer availability
- A 40 cm pedestal is a better physical fit
- You want direct Matter, low-voltage power, or more weather protection than IP44
Alternatives To Consider
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