We have been using Alexa for almost 3 years and add new devices ass needed. We decided to get the new 3rd generation echo dot and it was offered with the LIFX led light bulb. Since it was just $5 more with the echo dot we wanted to give a try. Installation was very easy and it took only 2 minutes to share with Alexa. Unfortunately, the dimming function did my work and amazon customer service solved the issue by sending a replacement. All functions work fine and pairing is very nice. It’s always though to unlock the entry door in dark especially if your hands are full. So we installed it outdoor to control it just before we arrive home. Works great!
Second installation of the replacement took a little time but after updating the firmware it joined the smart home network immediate. Just don’t forget to check whether there is an update or not.
The item comes very nice packet and instructions are easy to understand.
For an outdoor installation the light is more than enough but I would not like it to use in the bedroom office or kitchen. Hallway restroom is a nice place to have it.
So far it is working great and I can get another one once I will need. I will update the outdoor usage since the cold winter is hitting our city.
Don’t know whether 2 or more bulbs will work together without creating any problems but will experience it soon.
Very satisfied so far. Recommend for a cost effective solution.
Got two of these bulbs for Christmas, and first setting them up was simply not working as many of the reviews in here have stated. However, searching through the troubleshooting pages on the LIFX website I found a couple of things to get them from not working at all to quick, easy, and awesome.
1) not sure if it made a huge difference, but disabling the Airtime Fairness feature in my settings seemed to have helped.
2) I was trying to set my device up a 2.4 Ghz guest network. Instead, enabled a 2.4Ghz non-guest frequency and the bulb connected almost instantly.
The bulbs work consistently, the features are amazing, they work seamlessly with HomeKit and Siri. Could not be more pleased with bulbs that I was very skeptical of before I got them setup.
I have only had it for a week or so, but it seems to work fine. The app that you can download for it is very good and pretty easy to understand. I have my light on a pre defined schedule that is in the app. You give it your time zone and it will automatically determine when your sunset is and turn the light on to your pre defined intensity. Pretty cool. I have mine defined to automatically turn off at midnight, but if you don't set it to turn off at a specific time, I believe it will automatically shut off at sunrise. The sunset and sunrise are automatically adjusted by your location and the time of year. Way cool. You can also set the intensity level from 10% up to 100% by 10% increments. Using a slider scale. You can set various schedules based on days, light velocity, etc. It is also Alexia friendly. I use it with my Alexia on occasion. Cool light and app and a good price.
I purchased this as a gift for my grandfather, and I'm now wishing I had kept it. There are a lot of fun features! In addition to 'normal' smart bulb activities, like Alexa voice control, dimming, etc, there are little bonuses in the app. One is strobe light, which could be a fun party trick. Another cool one that I'm picturing as fun at parties is the feature that listens to sound input from the phone and changes the brightness according to volume. So you can sing at your phone and have the lights dance! I also like that unlike other popular brands, this does not require a hub, so you get one bulb and you're good to go.
I really like this light and it does work well with Alexa. The integration with Alexa took me a while to understand. once I connected to the light using its wifi, to get it on my wifi, I had to do some steps in the LIFX app to integrate Alexa voice commands. That needs to be more intuitive. Now, that I can use alexa to turn on/off individual lights or groups/rooms of lights i enjoy using it.
Feature Product
- Works with Alexa (Alexa device sold separately), Apple HomeKit and the Google Assistant for voice control
- Easy set up. LIFX screws in like any traditional light bulb. Simply download the app, connect to Wi-Fi and you're ready to go. No hub needed
- Built in Wi-Fi & LIFX cloud. Offers full Lighting control via Wi-Fi with our LIFX iOS, Android and windows 10 apps. Access your bulbs anywhere, anytime via the cloud
- Dimmable. Connected Lighting for your space, time of day, and mood. Experience how subtle adjustments in brightness can enhance the comfort of any room
- Intuitive control. Control lights individually or as Groups, set timers for one touch automation
- Bright & efficient. LIFX Mini day has an output of 800 lumens, the equivalent of a 60W traditional incandescent bulb with the benefit of only 9W energy use. Designed for energy Star
Description
LIFX mini day is the perfect “everywhere” Wi-Fi enabled LED lighting hub required. LIFX mini day works with leading voice and smart home platforms and is energy star Compliant.
Added this to my HomeKit accessory list. Installed it on patio in one of my 3 fans. Works great, however, if you have a switch that controls the light you’re placing this bulb in, it needs to stay in the on position. The on and off will be controlled by the app, HomeKit app, or Siri. Also, as in my case, you may need a WiFi extender if your bulb is too far from the router. All easy things to deal with but good fyi’s.
I bought this bulb which was a returned item and couldn't get it to connect to my network. I checked with support and found out how to reset it to factory (turn off and on 5 times). Once I did that it connected with no issues. It works great with Google Assistant but I took off one star because these bulbs run very hot. Not the bulb but the base. From what I've read it's just the way these bulbs work so I'm not likely to buy a bunch of them. If you don't mind the extra heat these bulbs work great.
Nice size - many of these are too large to fit in older lamps. I bought this one for my desk lamp. Took a while to connect (like about 2 hours!), but I did eventually get it to connect, and now it works great with Alexa.
I had some issues connecting it the first time. It didn't connect properly and I had to redo the process. Then later on, out of habbit of using the light switch all the time, it stopped connecting to the network after a few flips of the switch. I reset the bulb and redid the syncing process and haven't had an issue since. Everything seems to be working fine now that's the reason for 4 stars instead of 5.
Be aware that this only provides 1 color. I purchased it thinking it would provide me a range of white colors. It only provides warm white. Using it in the nursery for the baby. Better to spend a little more to get the dusk to dawn version.
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