LIFX

2.9
AndroidiOSApp StoreGoogle Play

What it actually doesLIFX is an app for controlling smart RGB bulbs: turning on/off, adjusting brightness and color, scheduling, effects, and HomeKit integration, but it frequently has connection and synchronization issues with bulbs, especially after updates.

45%Marketing ≈ reality35%Stability

Actually does

  • Smart home control70% of reviews
  • Brightness Control40% of reviews
  • Управление цветом RGB30% of reviews
  • Automation15% of reviews
  • Сцены и декорации10% of reviews
  • Multi-account10% of reviews
  • Удалённое управление (локально и через облако)20% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Регулировка цветовой температуры
  • Световые эффекты
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Voice calls

Common complaints

  • Frequent connection problems between lamps and app55% of mentions

    «After Lifx App last update there are connection problems between lamp and app. It worked great before. Why is this happening? I can't use the lamp normally anymore.»

  • App breaks after updates (lost features, regressions)35% of mentions

    «After January 2024 update everything is broken. Why do you mess with your crappy hands into something that was working?»

  • App fails to find or detect lights on the network40% of mentions

    «Every single time it fails to find at least one of my lights. The app lives in its own world... It doesn't react to the lamps at all!!!»

  • Lights periodically lose connection or drop offline25% of mentions

    «Every time I turn on a lamp, after 10 minutes it no longer shows as online in the app»

  • WiFi connection issues (network not visible despite being connected)20% of mentions

    «I'm connected to my WiFi, but the app doesn't recognize this connection.»

What people praise

  • High color rendering quality of the lamps

    «This bulb for product photography in an online store produces absolutely amazing results when lit»

  • Rich set of features and flexible customization

    «The flexibility of settings is pleasantly impressive and all advertised features work»

  • Stable performance (when connection is established)

    «Excellent, I've been using it for over a year now without any problems»

  • Works without hub, no additional equipment required
  • Convenient interface and ease of use

    «Great and convenient app. I like it.»

Where to install