How do I interpret the status LED on my Switch?
The status LED is the small light in the top left-hand corner of the Switch when it is mounted vertically in portrait orientation.
The status LED is normally off. It may turn on to indicate that the Switch is rebooting, resetting, updating or experiencing a connection issue.
Some LED indications differ depending on whether the Switch is running Matter firmware 4.100 or later, or legacy non-Matter firmware.
Check the firmware version shown in the LIFX app before using the LED status information below.
Matter firmware 4.100 and later
During a hardware recovery action
When all buttons are pressed and held:
- Blue at approximately 5 seconds: Release all buttons to reboot the Switch.
- Flashing red at approximately 10 seconds: Release all buttons to factory reset the Switch.
- LED turns off after continuing to hold: The reset has been cancelled and no configuration is removed.
Matter-enabled Switches do not enter the previous green-flashing Setup Mode after a factory reset. They use the standard Matter commissioning process instead.
For the complete process, see Troubleshooting LIFX Switch: Matter Firmware 4.100 and Later.
During normal operation
- Solid green: Connected to the LIFX Cloud.
- Flashing blue: The Switch is rebooting or performing an over-the-air firmware update.
- Flashing orange: The Switch has lost its connection to the LIFX Cloud.
- Flashing red in a 30-second burst: The Switch has lost its Wi-Fi connection.
A red status LED shown while intentionally holding all buttons has a different meaning from a red status LED shown during normal operation. During the Matter firmware reset sequence, flashing red at approximately 10 seconds indicates the factory-reset release point.
Legacy non-Matter firmware
The following indications apply to Switches that have not been updated to Matter firmware:
- Fast flashing green: A factory reset is complete and the Switch is in Setup Mode.
- Solid green: Connected to the LIFX Cloud.
- Flashing blue: The Switch is rebooting or performing an over-the-air firmware update.
- Flashing orange: The Switch has lost its connection to the LIFX Cloud.
- Flashing red in a 30-second burst: The Switch has lost its Wi-Fi connection.
The red status LED may flash when:
- Loss of Wi-Fi connectivity is first detected.
- Every 30 minutes, for approximately 30 seconds, while the Switch remains disconnected.
- A button is pressed while the Switch is disconnected from Wi-Fi.
The status LED will normally stop flashing after a short period so it does not remain distracting. It may flash again periodically or when a button is pressed while the Switch is in an abnormal state.
What do the button states mean in the LIFX app?
Buttons can appear in different states within the LIFX app:
- Button 1: Unassigned
- Button 2: Assigned and powered off
- Buttons 3 and 4: Assigned and powered on
Can I set a button to control another LIFX light in another room?
Yes. A button can be configured to control another LIFX light elsewhere in the home.
You can also configure a button to activate a Scene.
Can I reconfigure a button?
Yes. Tap the button you want to change in the LIFX app.
Depending on the Switch model and firmware, you may be able to change:
- Name
- Light Type
- Button Target
- Wired Connection
Does LIFX Switch support 2-way control?
Conventional 2-way control is not currently supported.
You can still control compatible lights using the LIFX Switch, the LIFX app and supported third-party integrations.
How do I set up voice control?
LIFX Switch is compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
See the relevant integration guide for setup instructions:
- Google Home
- Amazon Alexa