Learn how to connect your LIFX light to your home network using WiFi on your Android device. This guide covers the manual setup flow for lights without a Matter or HomeKit QR code.
Onboarding via Wi-Fi
If you prefer not to use Matter for onboarding, you can set-up your device manually over Wi-Fi. This is useful if:
- Your QR code is missing or damaged.
- The QR code is not readable.
- The device is already installed and physically hard to access.
Android Onboarding via WiFi 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 on the link Set Up Device Manually.
- Select your new LIFX light when it appears
- Select your Wi-Fi and enter the password.
- Wait until your light is connected via Wi-Fi, this can take up to a minute.
- Finish set-up by selecting a Group (e.g. Bedroom) and give the light a Name (e.g. Bedside Lamp).
- Opt-in or out of any Suggested Routines.
- You're all set.
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