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LIFX Lights Setup

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LIFX Onboarding

What is the difference between 'Onboarding - via HomeKit' and 'Onboarding - via Wi-Fi only'? Which one should I use? 

We recommend using the 'Onboarding - via HomeKit' option because it uses the HomeKit Code in your manual/package to add your LIFX light to the LIFX app and enables Siri and all HomeKit features in one simple setup.

Using the 'Onboarding - via Wi-Fi only' will connect your light to the app without adding HomeKit and Siri at the same time. You will also need to wait for 15 minutes for the default HomeKit onboarding window to expire.

Before you get started, you will also need to ensure you have granted access to location services. You can do this in iOS system settings by:

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
  2. Make sure that Location Services is on.
  3. Scroll down to find the LIFX app.
  4. Tap the LIFX app and select an option: While Using: This grants access to the LIFX app access to location services while you have the app open.
    * (Please remember to use your 2.4Ghz WiFi Network)

Onboarding - iOS via HomeKit

  1. Plugin the light and power it on
  2. Open your LIFX app
  3. Click the New.png icon in the bottom right of the screen
  4. Tap 'New Product 'followed by 'New Light'
  5. Tap 'Scan QR Code' and use the phone's camera to scan the QR code. Alternatively, type in the 8-digit HomeKit code located on the light or controller. E.g HK:123-45-678
  6. Tap "Add to Home" and "Choose Home" from the list
  7. Wait for the Home app to connect to the light
  8. Select a light location
  9. Enter a light name or leave as default to complete Home setup
  10. Tap "Complete Set Up" to complete the setup for LIFX app and cloud connectivity (Location, Group and Name) 
  11. You're all set

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Onboarding - iOS via Wi-Fi only


Power your device (ensuring that it is lit up) and allow it to sit for 15 minutes. This will allow your LIFX device to leave ‘HomeKit mode’ and be set up in an alternate way. Then;

  1. Go to the Wi-Fi setting of your device - before the 15 minutes is up, your LIFX product will sit in the ‘Set Up New Device Section’, but it will then move to the ‘Other Networks’ section, where you can add it without using HomeKit. Select the light, then navigate back to the LIFX App.
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  2. Tap the ‘Green Button’ in the bottom right-hand corner
  3. Tap the ‘My device Doesn’t Show Up’ prompt and navigate back to the device's Wi-Fi settings
  4. Select your light under ‘My Networks’, then navigate back to the LIFX App. (wait while your device connects to the light)
  5. Select your Wi-Fi network, then Tap the ‘Green Button’ in the bottom right-hand corner
  6. Enter your Wi-Fi password
  7. Wait until your light is connected
  8. Create/choose a location for your light
  9. Create/choose a group for your light
  10. Name your light (approx. 10 characters)
  11. Tap the ‘Green Button’ in the bottom right-hand corner to complete Setup

Android Setup

Onboarding - Android

 

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