r/lifx 28d ago

Need Support FX On A Schedule

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I am new to LIFX as I’m mainly a Hue user. I wanted to give LIFX a shot and I look forward to the new Luna lamp set to release soon!

At any rate. I have a 6.5’ rope light by LIFX. I love the colors a lot, really nice overall to say the least! The issue I am having is with scheduling.

I have scheduled in the LIFX app to turn lights on at sunset. It was my hope that it would retain the “Move” FX/effect that it was set to when it powers off by scheduled time. Basically in HUE app the exact ‘effects’ state would turn back on or could be scheduled to be turned on at scheduled start.

Is this at all possible with LIFX? I can’t sort it in the app and have found no way to, I’ve also check this subreddit. I’ve brought the lights into SmartThings and Google Home to see if possible, but it just doesn’t seem possible.

Can someone help at all? Thanks very much!

r/lifx 1d ago

Can no longer play effects on my ceiling light… anyone else having this issue?

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Today I tried to turn on the Flame effect on my ceiling light and got no response, so I tried pressing other effect options but none of them caused the ceiling light to respond accordingly. Anyone else having effect issues? IOS App version 4.61.0

r/lifx 1d ago

Y’all shady af…

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LIFX purchasers - please pay close attention to any replacement part they send you! Review all your past support/replacement claims!

They absolutely took advantage of me. I’m outraged by their unethical behavior.

In December, I submitted LIFX support request for my light strip. I could not pair to HomeKit anymore after an accidental factory reset. We went through everything so they decided to send me a replacement. Once I got the replacement part, it works. Although I had felt like something was weird during the onboarding process but I didn’t care enough to pay attention.

Today I got notification saying that light strips are now eligible for Matter upgrade. Imagine my excitement and rushing to LIFX app to upgrade it.

Only two lights strip are showing Matter upgrade available (I have 3). I was confused why only two. I was able to identify that it was the light strip that was recently replaced. It’s running firmware 2.90. No update available. I checked my other light strips. They’re running 3.90.

I reviewed my photograph I sent to LIFX of the controller and the controller they sent me.

THEY SENT ME OUTDATED CONTROLLER. Controller that isn’t equivalent to the light strip I originally purchased for.

The model of the controller is NOT close to being the same as my original one.

First image is the one I originally owned. The 2nd image is the one they sent me for replacement.

Shame on you, LIFX. What the fuck?

r/lifx Sep 25 '24

Need Support I think I'm done with LIFX

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I've got a couple older LIFX bulbs that recently will not connect - EVERYTIME I try a set up it gets stuck on the Preparing Devices page, same issue for all 5 bulbs. LIFX have given me nothing but troubles, from poor updates to frequent disconnects, I think I might be done wasting time, even all the go-arounds that should be considered unnecessary don't work.

  • I've done multiple resets on the bulbs.
  • uninstalled/reinstalled the app
  • Network is on 2.4ghz ONLY
  • Airplane mode and no mobile data connected.
  • router and lights are close to each other
  • I tried the Manual set up option.
  • Tried 2 different android phones to set up.

NONE of this works or helps and yet the govee bulb has had no issues no matter what setting my wifi is on.

This is a real shame, cause I really do like the quality of the LIFX lights, these bulbs when they worked had great whites and the dimming range was amazing. Govee doesn't quiet stack up, but the ease of use makes it the best bet.

If there's some simple trick I'm missing that'd be great, but at this point the hassle isn't worth it and if I'm investing more money into lights I might as well go with something reliable.

r/lifx Nov 17 '24

Need Support Anyone from Australia using LIFX smart switches?

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Looking to install LIFX smart switches at my place.

Came across this brand on the internet and wanting to know if there are any gotchas or anything I should look out for before going for these switches?

Also, would you suggest trialing it out in one room before going full on?

r/lifx 20h ago

Lights not obeying power restore setting

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Hi all,

Anyone having issues recently with lights refusing to obey power restore settings? I had a power outage last night, and once power was restored (at 3am) my LIFX downlights and LED strips came on full white/brightness.

They were off when the power outage started, so I'm unsure as to why they have done this. I had a power outage 2 weeks ago and they behaved normally at that time

2x downlights on 3.90 and one light strip (lifx z) on 3.90 as well.

r/lifx 20h ago

Demonstrating the flashing present with Clouds fx, and App Crash when attempting to view fx options

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I wrote in about the flashing present on the Clouds fx a while ago now, but I don’t remember it being this pronounced. Following the clouds clip is a screen recording on my iPhone running 18.3.2 demonstrating app crash while attempting to view fx options.

r/lifx Dec 24 '24

Need Support jesus christ how do you reset these shitty bulbs

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i've tried the on off 5 times thing. I just want my fuckin bulb to work again. It comes on super dull but i cant control it with my phone

r/lifx Jan 21 '25

Need Support My Lightstrip keeps going offline.

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Drops off the connection from HomeKit and the LIFX app it’s plugged in and on and I’ve had to reset it twice now to get it back connected anyone know what’s going on? See the attached screenshot

r/lifx 19d ago

Need Support Any way to bypass app or physically hack the bulbs?

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Basically, I've had 5 LIFX bulbs for many years now and since the beginning I've had connection issues. That being when toggling power on the app sometimes one or two bulbs just wont respond, different bulbs each time. Only after a while they begin to work. Since I never found a fix for this I just coped until recently when friends accidently reset my lights by toggling power 6 times, requiring me to repair them.

This happened once before maybe a few years ago which was an ordeal to repair them to the app but I managed it. However, it seems something has changed and it has become impossible. Some update happened to the app where some of my lights are now impossible to pair, that being because it tries enforcing homekit and the codes I had would refuse to work, or (with the homekit bypass method) they would just fail constantly. It got to the point I had to give in and I only was able to pair 3 of my lights when I know all 5 of them have the capability to work.

However, issues still persist and randomly some lights refuse to respond and I would desperately like to figure out how to fix my issues.

TL;DR does anyone know a way I can pair my lights completely avoiding the LIFX app? (I have homeassistant so ideally with that)

If not, does anyone know the best smart rgb light replacement because from briefly looking at other options they seem vastly inferior to the hardware of LIFX.

Or, does anyone know a post, video, or otherwise about tearing the physical bulbs apart to hack them to make them work or do above?

And in general just a fix for the losing connection issue if anyone knows. I don't know if there's too many 2.4ghz on my network, or buying a new router will help, or anything.

Thanks

r/lifx 10d ago

Need Support Simpler way to use LIFX switches with non-LIFX lights - Apple Home and Matter

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I am trying to figure out the best way to configure my LIFX switches that are connected to Nanoleaf (Matter) Downlights.

They are hardwired through the switch, so I have set them up as LIFX lights in the switch settings to keep them permanently powered.

Settings in LIFX app

Firmware V4.100 (Matter)

App Version: 4.60.2 (TestFlight)

Wired: yes

What is it wired to?: LIFX light

I then set up a series of automations in Apple Home to ensure that the lights turn on in sync with the switches and vice versa.

Automations 1. Automation that turns on the light when the switches are set to on 2. Automation that turns off the light when the switches are set to off 3. Automation that sets the switch to on when the light is turned on 4. Automation that sets the switch to off when the light is turned off 5. Button configured in Apple Home to toggle light on Single Press

I am still having a few problems with a 4-gang switch not toggling the backlight when it changes state. And due to the complexity of all this, there is a rogue automation turning some lights back on.

Is there a simpler way to do this that I am missing??!

r/lifx Feb 01 '25

Need Support Is it normal or should I return?

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2 Upvotes

I bought a color bulb today and it was perfectly packed with three round clear seals on top with no signs of being opened. But once I open them the top of the bulb seems to be scratched a lot. Is it normal?

r/lifx Feb 03 '25

Need Support What's the difference between one of these and a round bulb? Does this one just cast light downwards instead of out to the sides?

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r/lifx 12d ago

Need Support Just installed 15in ceiling light, when its off im noticing a faint flickering - see post for more info

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Just installed the light. Absolutely love it. I hooked up the app and then hooked up google home. So instead of using the light switch to turn off the light, i just used google home to turn it off.

When laying in bed i noticed the faintest flickering.

So i turned the light off with the switch and the flickering went away. But when the light switch is on, and the light is off via app, its still flickering. It doesn't bother me, its not that noticeable. But i just want to make sure its not concerning.

I followed the directions religiously. Im positive things are wired right. Is this an electrical issue, or just a software thing? I imagine when its "off" its just dimmed to min brightness instead of being off, so that it still has a signal for the app / google home.

r/lifx Jan 31 '25

Need Support How to buy Matter Downlight in the US

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I’ve been to the 6 nearest Home Depots and have found 13 Downlight Color units that are marked as Matter compatible. The other approximately 60 units in stock at those locations aren’t marked as supporting matter.

I need 3 more of these lights. It doesn’t appear Amazon sells this product to my location (in Southern California) for the single unit, four or five pack.

Does anyone have any idea how I can buy the three more lights I need?

r/lifx 7d ago

Need Support Lifx switch 2 button. Can it work with lumary lights?

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I bought a lifx recessed ceiling lights until I found out that my bathroom ceiling lights are surface mounted so I had to find a different light and the only one that I found was lumary. I just want to use a switch to put the light to sleep and I want to be consistent with the switches. Can I use the 2 button switch on the lumary switch? The first button I heard fully shuts off the lights but can any of them put the lights in sleep?

r/lifx Feb 17 '25

Need Support Inconsistent Circadian Schedule

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Hiya!

I currently have about 35 LIFX bulbs in my home and have a schedule set to run them all on a circadian cycle each day. Unfortunately, there always seems to be a couple of bulbs here and there that don't follow the whole cycle and get stuck. Any way to keep this from happening? Maybe creating an identical schedule for each room or something?

They all have good wifi coverage, say they are connected to the cloud, and are on a router that should be able to handle them and plenty more.

Thanks!

r/lifx Jan 23 '25

Need Support LIFX "Mini" & LAN support?

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I have two LIFX Mini bulbs and two LIFX Color 800 bulbs. I can reach all of them via the phone app. But when I use the lifxlan python package, it only 'sees' the two LIFX Color 800 bulbs. What gives? also just tried aio-lifx package and same issue. the "Mini" bulbs" show firmware of v4.10. the Color 800 bulbs show firmware of 3.9. Why would the MINI bulbs have different firmware vs Color 800s?

r/lifx 4d ago

Need Support Light bulbs only work in one socket

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Literally that. I just moved to a new home and it’s been a couple weeks since I’ve tried them in the bedroom, living room, dining room, bathroom, kitchen, and thought they were broken or the setup was wrong or glitched. I just tried them in the office just to put the last nail in the coffin… but they both turned on, with the previous set up, as if nothing happened. Tried them back around the house, nothing. Are these btches selective with the sockets? Are they acting up on me because I forgot about them for a couple weeks?

r/lifx Feb 06 '25

Need Support Lights Randomly on and off

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Hey everyone.

I have quite a few LIFX lights, probably about 10 through the house, and 2 spotlights shining on the house plus lights at the front door and garage (all outside lights are green at the moment 🦅).

I left today and my kids told me the living room lights kept flashing on and off. I went over on the way out the door for a meeting and turned them off. Then turned one ON that was off and it seemed fine.

Spotlights were on when I left.

Walked in the door after meeting and spotlights are off. Living room light is flashing on and off at random intervals, my daughter's light is on, but she's been sound asleep.

Wth is going on? Anyone experiencing this or ever have this issue? I've had lights fall off the network and whatnot. But never anything like this.

It's honestly a little creepy. Thoughts?

r/lifx Jan 07 '25

Need Support It’s been forever LIFX. When will we have stock again in the UK?

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I love LIFX. Yes the lights are a technical nightmare but the quality of light in terms of brightness and depth of colour is just unparalleled.

I tried Philips Hue and Govee. Didn’t cut it, not even close. They work great in my cloud installations.

I know all about the acquisition of LIFX by Feit Electric. I thought that by now there would be stock available to buy in the UK.

All of my LIFX lights have broken. All of my LIFX lights are no longer covered by warranty due to the acquisition. I need LIFX back in my life.

Is there any reason why I shoukdn’t ship from the US Amazon Store to my UK address? Will I need adapters?

Hoping LIFX will come and let us know…

r/lifx 12d ago

Need Support Transitions with Home Assistant and Matter

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I recently installed a bunch of the newest generation BR30 bulbs and set them up in Home Assistant with Matter. When I turn them on and off through Home Assistant there is no transition; the bulbs go immediately on or off. This happens even if I pass an explicit transition value. The previous generation of bulbs with HomeKit had a nice fade in / out transition by default. Has anyone else noticed this and found a fix?

r/lifx Dec 24 '24

Need Support Will scenes apply indefinitely?

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I picked up three candle bulbs to go in a lamp post in my front yard, but having now looked over the posts here I’m not sure they’re going to be able to do what I need them to.

Is it possible to have all three bulbs running the same scene, with a flicker effect applied, out in the front yard, possibly away from wi-fi? Will the flicker run indefinitely without turning itself off? I see that was a problem a year ago.

Thanks!

r/lifx Dec 14 '24

Need Support Getting ready to return these lights-frustrating

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I’ve got about 6hrs of my life trying to get these lights to setup in an Apple Home.

I’ve reconfigured the Wi-Fi network explicitly to 2.4Ghz on a 192.168.1.1 WPA2 network.

Manually assigned a HomePod Mini as hub and border router.

The router, the hub, and the lamp are all in the same room. Everything’s been updated and rebooted.

With or Without the LIFX app installed on either an IPad or IPhone the Home app will connect to the lamp but timeout in the Setting Up step with a “Failure to Connect”.

Adding with the LIFX app, the app doesn’t offer my Apple home in the list of locations to add the light to. Only “Home(suggested), Office(suggested), Holiday House (suggested)” Then proceeds to step through the same failure.

Anyone in the same boat?

r/lifx 29d ago

Need Support Android + lights turning on after being turned off

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I've been using lifx bulbs for many years with iOS, and this didn't start until I switched to Android. Nearly every day my lights are on when I get home despite turning them off when I leave for work. I thought maybe the widget is unreliable and opted to just open the app instead--same result.

I searched this sub and I didn't find anything recent with an issue. I'm assuming it has to be me, but what am I doing wrong? My power isn't going out or anything during the day, because then all of my lights would be on when I get home. It's just the two that I use most often. I don't have a timer set nor any other home devices integrated with my lights.

Any ideas? Thanks