Software · head to head
LIFX vs Eufy Security
The short version
- Only Eufy Security has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: LIFX the Internet Archive's capture of LIFX's products page on 19 July 2016 priced the White 800 bulb at $39.99 USD (890 lumens) and the Color 1000 bulb at $59.99 USD (1,055 lumens); this is a 2016 capture and current prices likely differ.; Eufy Security devices like the Video Doorbell E340 list at 149.99 USD, and while local storage avoids a subscription fee, no pricing is published for optional cloud/professional monitoring plans
- They diverge on capability: LIFX covers No Hub Required, Eufy Security covers Local storage.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LIFX and Eufy Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | LIFX | Eufy Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS | IOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 2016 |
Identical on both: pricing model (one-time), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in LIFX
- No Hub Required
- 16 Million Colors
- WiFi Direct
- High Brightness
- HomeKit
- Alexa
- Google Home
- SmartThings
Only in Eufy Security
- Local storage
- AI detection
- 2K/4K video
- Night vision
- Two-way audio
- No monthly fees
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Assistant
Both cover
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
LIFX
- Ambient lightingnot Eufy Security
- Gaming setupnot Eufy Security
- Photography lightingnot Eufy Security
- Smart homenot Eufy Security
Eufy Security
- Home securitynot LIFX
- Package detectionnot LIFX
- Baby monitoringnot LIFX
- Pet watchingnot LIFX
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
LIFX
- The Internet Archive's capture of LIFX's products page on 19 July 2016 priced the White 800 bulb at $39.99 USD (890 lumens) and the Color 1000 bulb at $59.99 USD (1,055 lumens); this is a 2016 capture and current prices likely differ.
Eufy Security
- Devices like the Video Doorbell E340 list at 149.99 USD, and while local storage avoids a subscription fee, no pricing is published for optional cloud/professional monitoring plans
Pricing, plan by plan
LIFX
On request- LIFX Bulb$40/month
- 16M colors
- WiFi direct
- No hub required
Eufy Security
Free- Solo Camera$50/month
- Local storage
- AI detection
- No monthly fee
- Video Doorbell$160/month
- 2K video
- Local storage
- Human detection
- HomeBase System$200/month
- 16GB storage
- Alarm
- Multiple cameras
Which should you pick?
Choose LIFX if
- You need no hub required.
- You work on IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
- You also want 16 million colors.
Choose Eufy Security if
- You need local storage.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want ai detection.
Questions people ask
- Is LIFX or Eufy Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. LIFX starts at On request and Eufy Security at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, LIFX or Eufy Security?
- Eufy Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LIFX and Free for Eufy Security.
- Does LIFX or Eufy Security run on more platforms?
- LIFX runs on IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS. Eufy Security runs on IOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use Eufy Security for free?
- Yes. Eufy Security has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LIFX starts at On request.
- What is LIFX best used for?
- LIFX is most often used for ambient lighting, gaming setup, photography lighting, smart home. Of those, ambient lighting and gaming setup are not what Eufy Security is typically brought in for.
- What can LIFX do that Eufy Security cannot?
- LIFX covers No Hub Required, 16 Million Colors, WiFi Direct, High Brightness. Eufy Security covers Local storage, AI detection, 2K/4K video, Night vision. Both handle IOS support, Android support.