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Nanoleaf Canvas Starter Kit (9 light squares)
- Native integration
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
Prices verified November 2026
See more smart lighting picks on our Amazon storefront →Our verdict
Touch-sensitive square wall panels that started the modular category. It remains fun and reliably supported, but it is old, pricey, and Nanoleaf's newer Shapes and Lines get more attention. Buy when discounted.
What can Home Assistant control on the Nanoleaf Canvas Starter Kit (9 light squares)?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Light | Light | On/off, brightness and colour as a standard light entity. |
| Effect | Select | Scenes stored on the controller. |
| Touch gesture | Event | Swipe/tap events from the panels. |
HA's Nanoleaf integration lists Canvas and controls it locally. Expect whole-fixture control only; per-panel addressing needs a community add-on. Touch gestures are exposed as events, usable as automation triggers.
Specs
| panels | 9 squares |
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How does the Nanoleaf Canvas Starter Kit (9 light squares) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanoleaf Canvas Starter Kit (9 light squares) (this product) | — | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Athom WLED WS2812B LED strip controller (pre-flashed) | £6.5 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Elgato Key Light Air (MK.2) | £129.99 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Govee E14 Smart Bulb RGBWW | £24.99 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Cloud | Cloud |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Nanoleaf Canvas Starter Kit (9 light squares) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Nanoleaf Canvas Starter Kit (9 light squares) is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (nanoleaf), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Nanoleaf cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the Nanoleaf Canvas Starter Kit (9 light squares) use, and do I need a hub?
- The Nanoleaf Canvas Starter Kit (9 light squares) uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. Nanoleaf's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (nanoleaf).
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Nanoleaf Canvas Starter Kit (9 light squares)
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