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LIFX
WiFi-enabled smart lights with no hub required
As of 30 August 2026, LIFX's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. LIFX produces Wi-Fi enabled LED smart lights that don't require a hub. Softwr lists it under Smart Home. LIFX is made by LIFX (Feit Electric), launched in 2012, available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Overview
What LIFX does
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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.
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Pricing
What LIFX costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
LIFX Bulb
$40 /mo
- 16M colors
- WiFi direct
- No hub required
Capabilities
Features
No Hub Required
16 Million Colors
WiFi Direct
High Brightness
HomeKit
Integration with HomeKit
Alexa
Integration with Alexa
Google Home
Integration with Google Home
SmartThings
Integration with SmartThings
IOS support
Available on iOS
Android support
Available on Android
Windows support
Available on Windows
MacOS support
Available on macOS
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.
Does LIFX require a subscription to use its smart lighting products?
No, LIFX products do not require a subscription. Bulbs and fixtures connect directly via Wi-Fi with no hub, wiring, or recurring fees.
SourceWhat is LIFX's return policy?
LIFX offers a 30-day return window for customers who are unsatisfied with their purchase.
SourceDo LIFX light bulbs have a trial or money-back guarantee?
Yes, LIFX provides a 30-day return period. Additionally, first-time customers can apply coupon code Welcome20 to save 20% off their first order.
SourceWhat shipping costs apply to LIFX orders?
LIFX offers free shipping on orders over $79. Individual product prices range from $17.50 to $199.99 depending on the type of light.
SourceDoes LIFX offer commercial or bulk pricing for businesses?
Yes, LIFX references 'Lighting at scale' and provides a Bulk Order Enquiry contact page for commercial customers, though specific enterprise pricing details are not disclosed on their homepage.
SourceBehind it
Who makes LIFX
- Company
- LIFX (Feit Electric)
- Based in
- California, USA
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