These instructions relate to App 4.0. Please make sure you have the latest version prior to following these instructions. Download for iOS or Android.
All current LIFX products have a hardware chip required for Apple Home functionality. Products not compatible with HomeKit include the LIFX Original, LIFX, 650 Color, Color 1000, White 800, LIFX Z generation one.
Please ensure you have the latest firmware before proceeding.
1. Reset your lights
2. Open the LIFX App
3. Select the name of the light you wish to update
4. Tap the three horizontal dots in the top right corner
5. Press LIGHT SETTINGS
6. Under HomeKit Status tap PAIR
7. Select GET CODE
8. You will receive your unique HomeKit Code. You can save this as a PDF or as an image to your camera roll. You will need this number to complete the setup.
9. Now that you have your HomeKit code, you are ready to connect your light
10. See our set-up instructions here
11. Or, repeat steps 3-6 above and select PAIR LIGHT
12. The App will automatically begin preparing your light for connection to your Wi-Fi network
13. Tap I DO NOT HAVE A CODE OR CANNOT SCAN
14. Under Manual Code, press ENTER CODE...
15. Enter your unique HomeKit Code (see step 8)
16. Your light will now connect with HomeKit
17. Complete!