Does the model suit your lighting task?
In this selection, EGLO connect.z Andreas-Z, steel pendant light in black, 117 centimetres long, stands for a long light bar above a dining table or kitchen island, with open questions about suspension height, shortenability and energy class. That is a narrower and more honest statement than a blanket “good” or “bad”. A lamp can be technically sound and still disappoint in the wrong place. That is why this analysis starts with the intended use, not with a score.
The key technical figure is the suspension height in combination with the luminous flux. According to the supplier, two modules of 19 watts each deliver 4,600 lumens together, that is 121 lumens per watt (4,600 divided by 38). Above a table, the downward-facing half provides task and table light, and the upward-facing half provides ceiling light.
For this model, 4 readable product features are available from the Amazon listing. They are not presented as independently confirmed measured values. We separate explicitly between what the source states and our practical assessment. We do not claim any long-term, laboratory or room trial of our own. We reproduce the quoted listing texts unchanged in content, but apply the house punctuation: dashes become a colon or comma, ranges of values are written out with “to”, and special characters and promotional symbols are removed. Numbers, units and statements remain untouched.
Product data and sources
| Product | EGLO connect.z Andreas-Z, steel pendant light in black, 117 centimetres long |
|---|---|
| Brand | EGLO |
| Category | Home lighting |
| ASIN | B0CH8D8CWV |
| Sources as of | 21 October 2026 |
| Type of research | Data and source analysis; no laboratory or long-term trial of our own |
Listing detail: The aluminium LED ceiling lighting with a black…
What the source says: The aluminium LED ceiling lighting with a black textured surface, with its flat design, offers a standout eye-catcher especially in a modern living style; the LED lamp is easy to set up and can be controlled over Bluetooth with the free AwoX app and the separately available remote control (Eglo 99099)
Why it matters: Check how many ways of operating it there really are and whether each of them stays within reach at the planned location. It also matters whether the device stores the last selected level and whether an accidental touch changes a setting. With a remote control, the question of batteries belongs here too. According to the retailer page, the remote control is not included. The listing says it is available separately. Without it, control runs via the AwoX app over Bluetooth or via ZigBee with a hub.
Listing detail: Control options of the app
What the source says: Control options of the app: dimming, switching the colour temperature between warm white, neutral white and cool white (2700 to 6500 kelvin) and a large number of RGB colours, saved-presets mode, light groups, timer, night light, dusk simulation, wake-up light, presence simulation and disco function; through two separate control units, you can operate and switch on the LED modules on the upper and lower side separately from each other
Why it matters: Check how many ways of operating it there really are and whether each of them stays reachable at the planned spot. It is also important whether the device saves the last level chosen and whether an accidental touch changes a setting.
Listing detail: Thanks to ZigBee 3.0 technology you can control the smart…
What the source says: Thanks to ZigBee 3.0 technology, you can control the smart pendant lamp by voice command (Alexa with smart hub or Google Nest) using a compatible voice assistant with an integrated bridge, and switch the light on or off when you are away; control via the app from home requires no hub and is also possible offline
Why it matters: The system information should be matched against your existing smart home. Basic functions and manufacturer-specific effects are not automatically available in the same way on every platform. According to the listing, voice control needs a ZigBee-capable device with an integrated bridge. A plain speaker without a bridge is not enough. The listing does not say which devices are suitable.
Listing detail: Luminaires of the connect.z series can be used with the hub of other…
What the source says: Luminaires of the connect.z series can be used with the hub of other manufacturers; connect.c items already bought can be integrated into the new system without problems
Why it matters: This detail describes a product feature, but does not yet answer whether it is practical for a long light bar above a dining table or kitchen island, with open questions about suspension height, shortenability and energy class. What matters is the link to the planned location.
Use in daily life
In practice: the lamp is hung from the ceiling and needs a ceiling light point. A plug is not documented, and a fixed 230-volt connection is, if in doubt, a job for a qualified electrician. It is operated via the AwoX app or via ZigBee, and a remote control is available separately.
For this model, the purchase decision should therefore hinge on a concrete situation. Before buying, write a sentence such as: “I need light for …” and add place, time of day and activity. If the model does not clearly fulfil this task, an alternative from the same category is probably the better choice.
Limits: with IP20 according to the retailer page, the lamp is intended only for dry indoor rooms, not for the bathroom, patio or garage. It is not a substitute for task lighting at a kitchen worktop. Light use does not replace medical treatment, and this also applies to settings with the wake-up light or night light.
Strengths and limits of the assessment
What speaks for the model
- Product image, ASIN and listing data are clearly linked to one another.
- The design can be matched to a specific lighting task: for a long light bar above a dining table or kitchen island, with open questions about suspension height, shortenability and energy class.
- The available features allow a targeted check before buying, without inventing a star rating.
What remains open
- No long-term use of our own, no light measurement and no documented load check.
- Listing details can be abbreviated or change with variants and model updates.
- Room effect, glare and ease of use depend on your location and daily routine.
Purchases typically fail because of a suspension that is too long for a low ceiling, because no qualified electrician is available for the connection, or because voice control needs an additional hub. On top of that comes an unresolved energy class in the listing.
What you should measure and check before buying
Measure the ceiling height down to the table top and subtract the lamp height of 110 centimetres. Ask before buying whether the suspension can be shortened. Clarify whether your ceiling light point has a connection for this lamp and who will wire it.
- Clarify the task: Clarify whether you need a pendant light above the table or a ceiling light for the room. These are two different types of luminaire.
- Measure the height: Measure the ceiling height and table height and allow for 110 centimetres of lamp height.
- Check the connection: Clarify whether a ceiling light point is present and who carries out the fixed wiring.
- Choose the control: Decide between the Bluetooth app and ZigBee with a hub; a wall dimmer switch is not documented.
- Check the variant: Compare colour, length and model identifier, as there is also a grey variant.
If you are unsure how much light your room needs at all, work it out once: the lumens-to-watts chart translates wattage figures into actual brightness, and how many lumens per room are needed depends on area and activity. Further models from this area are in the overview under home lighting, and the lighting calculator translates your room into a concrete target brightness.
Set-up, position and first check
When hanging the lamp, the ceiling height, the load-bearing capacity of the ceiling for a lamp weight of around 2 kilograms and the connection at the ceiling light point matter. Before setting up, clarify whether you want to use the Bluetooth app or the ZigBee hub.
After set-up, do not judge the light only in daylight. In the evening, switch the rest of the lighting as you normally use it, and check the situation from seated, standing and walking height. Only then do disturbing reflections, hard shadows or an unfavourable switch position become visible.
Note the model number and order date, and keep whatever paperwork is in the box. For this item there is neither a manual nor a manufacturer page to download, so in the event of a complaint the retailer is the only point of contact. You will need both when setting up the app again and for a warranty claim, because there is no data sheet to look things up in. Replacing the light source is not intended, and at the end of its service life the complete device is replaced. This device is intended for indoor use only and is not approved for damp rooms or outdoors.
Comparison with similar models
The comparison does not name winners. It shows models of the same category so that you can see whether one of them is closer to your lighting task. If two models have the same task in the Assessment column, they do not differ in purpose but in design, dimensions and features. The column then states what is actually different according to the sources.
| Model | Brand | Assessment | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGLO connect.z Andreas-Z, steel pendant light in black, 117… | EGLO | for a long light bar above a dining table or kitchen island, with open questions about suspension height, shortenability and energy class | This review |
| EGLO Boyal 99624, three-lamp LED pendant light, 110 cm… | EGLO | for a dining table or kitchen island with enough ceiling height, with an open question on whether the suspension can be shortened and contradictory table values in the listing | Read the analysis |
| EGLO Barbotto, four-lamp pendant light with GU10 holders | EGLO | for a dining table or kitchen island with a ceiling outlet, with unclear shortening and contradictory lumen figures | Read the analysis |
Our buying decision
EGLO connect.z Andreas-Z, steel pendant light in black, 117 centimetres long makes sense if you are looking for a lamp for a long light bar above a dining table or kitchen island, with open questions about suspension height, shortenability and energy class, you have checked the dimensions at the intended location and you will actually use the functions named in the listing. Buying is less convincing if you expect a universal solution for several contradictory lighting tasks.
Keep looking if key data such as dimensions, light output, IP rating or compatibility is not clearly documented for your intended use. The same applies if you only like the look of the design, but the cable, the installation location or the controls would get in your way in daily use.
We deliberately award no stars. A numerical score would suggest a measurement accuracy that does not exist without documented hands-on testing. The statement this page can support is narrower: which details are available, what the model may be suited for, and which questions remain open before you buy?
Frequently asked questions about the pendant light
How high must the ceiling be for the Andreas-Z to fit above the dining table?
The listing gives a height of 110 centimetres and a length of 117 centimetres, but whether the suspension can be shortened is not documented. Work out your ceiling height against the table height, the distance you want above the table top and the 110 centimetres, and if in doubt ask the supplier.
Is the lamp dimmable, and how?
Yes, according to the listing and the retailer page it is dimmable, but via the AwoX app over Bluetooth or via ZigBee 3.0 with a hub. No dimmer is built in, and there is no documented information on use with a wall dimmer switch.
Does the lamp have a replaceable light bulb?
No, according to the retailer page the LEDs are integrated and there is no holder. If a module fails, replacement by you is not intended, although that is not a manufacturer statement.
How is the Andreas-Z connected?
The listing does not name a connection type. A ceiling light point with fixed wiring is usual, and a fixed 230-volt connection without a plug is, if in doubt, a job for a qualified electrician.
Is the energy class F in the listing correct?
That cannot be confirmed. By calculation, 4,600 lumens and 38 watts give 121 lumens per watt, which would be class E, and with the directional factor 1.176 even class D. No register record for the lamp was found.
Do I need a hub?
Not for control via the app over Bluetooth, which according to the listing also works offline. For voice control and remote access via ZigBee 3.0 you need a compatible device with a bridge.
Sources and currency
The sources are ranked by their closeness to the product: manufacturer documents come before retailer or comparison data. A shop listing is useful for the variant currently on offer, but it is not an independent check. Missing documents are not replaced with invented experiences.
- Listing for ASIN B0CH8D8CWV, retrieved 21 October 2026: pendant light made of aluminium with a black textured surface, two LED modules with 2 times 19 watts and 4,600 lumens, colour temperature from 2700 to 6500 kelvin plus RGB, Bluetooth with the AwoX app, ZigBee 3.0 with voice assistant and hub, EGLO 99099 remote control available separately, dimensions length 117, width 7, height 110 centimetres, note on a surrounding product with a light bulb of energy efficiency class F. The listing gives no information on cable length, shortenability or connection type. Supplier claim, not manufacturer evidence. Retrieved 21 October 2026. Amazon listing B0CH8D8CWV, not linked
- Retailer page of a sister listing for the same lamp (retailer item number 10039462, retrieved 21 October 2026): 2 times 19 watts, 4,600 lumens, 2700 to 6500 kelvin and RGB, maximum suspension 110 centimetres, length 117 centimetres, IP20, Class II, integrated LEDs, dimmable without a built-in dimmer, remote control separate, weight 2.014 kilograms net. The page gives no information on shortenability or energy class. Retailer claim, not manufacturer evidence.
- EPREL database, queried on 21 October 2026 with both header lines: a search for the model identifiers Andreas-Z, 254207, 900878, 900879 and 900877 returned zero hits each time. The query for the supplier Eglo returned only other registrations, for example 801070 with 4,100 lumens and 26.5 watts. No EPREL record for this lamp was found. That does not prove that none exists, only that it could not be found via these search routes. Retrieved 21 October 2026.
- Home page of the manufacturer EGLO Leuchten GmbH, reachable (HTTP 200), retrieved 21 October 2026. A product page or data sheet for the Andreas-Z in black could not be opened in the limited retrievals: the search for number 900878 returned HTTP 404, and the retailer PDF for EAN 9008606274475 responded with HTTP 403.
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2015, Annex II and III, retrieved 21 October 2026: total mains efficacy equals useful luminous flux divided by on-mode power consumption, multiplied by the factor from Table 2 (1.000 non-directional on mains, 1.176 directional on mains). Class thresholds: F from 85, E from 110, D from 135, C from 160, B from 185, A from 210 lumens per watt.
- Amazon product listing B0CH8D8CWV; product data via the Creators API, retrieved 21 October 2026 Advertisement
Content checked on 21 October 2026. Prices, availability and product variants can change independently of this page. For the final check, always use the current retailer listing and any available manufacturer documents.
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