Help to select smart bulbs

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As mentioned in the thread below, that's incorrect. Hue creates its own ZLL mesh, and bulbs can therefore reach the hub by going through other bulbs.

Are there any decent RGBW lights that work directly without issues?

I am no expert, but I believe when paired to a Hue Bridge, these bulbs use ZLL and properly route/repeat ZLL commands. When paired directly to Hubitat, they have to use ZHA, and thus they are asked to route/repeat for non-lighting devices like motion, temperature, water, switches and dimmers, door/window, etc... That is where they don't too well. If someone knows differently, please correct me as I'd hate to spread misinformation.

I went ahead and moved all 7 of my Cree bulbs to the Hue Bridge. Here's to more stability! I wonder if the 10-limit rule still applies if they're on the Hue Bridge and not routing ZHA messages.