Learn how to add your LIFX light to your home network and smart devices using the Matter QR code with an iPhone or iPad. This flow relies on scanning the code printed on your light.
Matter
The latest LIFX products support setup through Matter, the universal smart-home standard. Look for the Matter QR code printed on your product or inside the manual — it includes the Matter logo and an 11-digit numeric code.
If you can’t scan the QR code, you can manually enter the 11-digit setup code instead. This is helpful if your QR code is damaged and/or your phone camera can not scan it.
If your QR code looks different and has a House icon and 8-digit code, you have a HomeKit device.
See: iOS Onboarding via QR code (HomeKit)
Checklist:
✅ Matter logo = Newer model, works with Matter (multi-ecosystem).
🛜 Bluetooth = Ensure your device has Bluetooth enabled (required for set-up).
📍 Location Services = Ensure you grant access (required for set-up):
- Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
- Make sure that Location Services is on.
- Scroll down to find the LIFX app.
- 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.
iOS Onboarding via Matter QR code step-by-step:
- Plugin the light and power it on.
- Open your LIFX app and tap the + icon in the bottom right of the screen.
- Tap New Product followed by New Light.
- Tap Scan QR Code and use the phone's camera to scan the QR code. Alternatively, type in the 11-digit Matter code located on the product (or Manual).
- Tap Add to LIFX and Choose Home from the list.
- Wait for the Home app to connect to the light.
- Select a light Location (e.g. Bedroom) and give the light a Name (e.g. Bedside Lamp).
- You're all set.