Proper Bindings and Modes for Dimmer + Canopy Module + Smart Bulbs?

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I have a VZM31-SN Blue Dimmer and a VZM36 Canopy Module with two Philips Hue bulbs in the fan set up via Z2M in Home Assistant. I’d like to bind the lights in the fan to the paddle of my switch (I already have the config button bound to the fan speed, which is working well). Ideally, I’d also like to be able to turn the lights on from the Canopy Module’s light on/off state. What is the proper combination of bindings and Smart Bulb Mode settings for this setup?

Some potential options that I’m wondering about:

  1. Bind VZM31-SN EP2 → VZM36 EP1
    I’m thinking this works well for dumb bulbs. Would this also work for smart bulbs with SmartBulbMode on for the canopy module?
  2. Bind VZM31-SN EP2 → Zigbee Group with Hue Bulbs
    This seems like it would work if you kept the fan canopy light always On or in SmartBulbMode. Is that correct?
  3. Bind VZM31-SN EP2 → VZM36 EP1; then bind VZM36 EP1 → Zigbee Group with Hue Bulbs
    I tried this and it didn’t seem to work how I expected it could. Should this work? And if not, could someone help explain why for my own understanding?
  4. Bind VZM31-SN EP2 → Zigbee Group with Hue Bulbs AND VZM36 EP1
    This is what I’m currently doing with SmartBulbMode on for the canopy module. It works, but I can’t control the light on/off from the canopy module state–maybe that’s just not possible though? Is this the right approach?

In general, is there any benefit to SmartBulbMode on the switch since the canopy module gets constant power from Line anyway?

Thank you!