79%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Cync, formerly C by GE, is GE Lighting’s smart home brand, owned by Savant since 2020. It sells cheap smart bulbs, switches and plugs, and newer products support Matter.
CompanyGE Lighting, part of Savant Systems
Matter supportYes, on newer products only. Older ones cannot be updated
Needs the cloud?Partly. Bluetooth control works nearby, but Wi-Fi features and remote control use Cync’s cloud
Subscription for basics?No
How long devices get supportMixed. Cync ended support for its C-Reach bridge on March 30, 2023, and older products cannot get Matter.
Why 79%
- Starting point86%Owned by Savant, an established mid-size company.
- Track record−5Ended support for the C-Reach bridge in 2023, leaving owners without a way to re-pair it.
- Works without the cloud−2Most features run through Cync’s cloud.
- Our estimate79%
The good news: Cync is sold everywhere, and its newer products support Matter, so they can work with Apple Home, Google Home or Home Assistant without Cync’s app.
The bad news: In 2023 Cync ended support for its C-Reach bridge: it can no longer be re-paired, and a router change disconnects it for good. Cync also said older products can never get Matter.
If you own GE Cync
- If you still use a C-Reach, avoid resetting it or changing your Wi-Fi name, since it cannot be set up again.
- Pick Matter versions when you buy new Cync products.