LIFX App User Guide

LIFX App

Your light

We make light smarter. This one you can control with your smartphone, tablet and voice assistant — or even a regular light switch if need be. You can use partner automations too. To get even more out of your product, we suggest you download the LIFX app, where you can update firmware with a simple tap, and access the full feature set. This is also where you’ll find Scheduling, Scenes and many exclusive Effects.

LIFX Lightstrip Range

LIFX LIGHTSTRIP 1M

• 1 lightstrip
• 1 Wi-Fi controller
• 1 power supply

LIFX LIGHTSTRIP 2M

• 2 lightstrips
• 1 Wi-Fi controller
• 1 power supply

LIFX LIGHTSTRIP EXTENSION 1M

• 1 lightstrip

Installation

1. CLEAN SURFACE WITH ALCOHOL WIPE PROVIDED
2. PEEL
3. S TI C K LI G HT S TR I P AND H OLD P OS ITION FOR 30 S ECONDS
4. CONNECT TO POWER
5. HO L D T H E P U S H B U T TO N THE CONTROLLED R FOR 5 SECONDS T O FAC TOR Y R E S E T.
6. HO L D T H E P U S H B U T TO N O N TH E CO NTRO LLE R FOR 1 S E COND T O D E T E C T N E W S T R I P S W H E N E X T E ND I N G YOU R L I GH T

Care

Lightstrip
Do not cut the Lightstrip. Do not bend pin connectors. Maximum bend 90°, do not bend the Lightstrip on the LED. Apply once. Do not remove and reapply. Extend up to 10m with a max 30W.

Additional accessories
You can get extension cables to customize your LIFX Lightstrip to suit different places. Cables help you run your lightstrip around corners, across and through gaps and more.Be careful when connecting the light strip into the connector cable. The pins can be fractionally different in alignment and forcing the pins in incorrectly will cause damage. Connect the lightstrip with connector cable with the curved surface-oriented upwards to avoid damaging the pins.

Setting up is easy
There are two options for setting up your LIFX light: The LIFX app – is recommended for all users. Apple HomeKit – recommended for Apple HomeKit users.

LIFX app Set-up.

1.  Power on your LIFX light
2.  Download the LIFX app
3.  Open the app and follow the prompts on screen.

You will need to create your LIFX account to login to the app. You will be asked to connect to your Wi-Fi network and enter your Wi-Fi password.

Technical Requirements:

1. A device running iOS 12.0+ or Android 7.0+
2. A Wi-Fi internet connection. Wi-Fi access point must be 802.11b, g or n compliant with WPA2 security and a DHCP-configured connection available for every connected LIFX light.

HomeKit™.

1. Power on your LIFX light
2.  Get the Apple Home App 3 . Use the camera on your iOS device to scan the Homekit QR code on the back of this manual. Open the Apple Home App and click or “add accessory”.

Technical Requirements:
To control this HomeKit-enabled accessory, the latest version of iOS or iPadOS is recommended. An internet/data connection is required while setting up Apple HomeKit as you will need to connect your LIFX product to your Wi-Fi access point/router. Controlling this HomeKit-enabled accessory automatically and away from home requires a HomePod, Apple TV, or iPad set up as a home hub. It is recommended that you update to the latest software and operating system. Use of the Works with Apple HomeKit logo means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.Technical Requirements: To control this HomeKit-enabled accessory, the latest version of iOS or iPadOS is recommended. An internet/data connection is required while setting up Apple HomeKit as you will need to connect your LIFX product to your Wi-Fi access point/router. Controlling this HomeKit-enabled accessory automatically and away from home requires a HomePod, Apple TV, or iPad set up as a home hub. It is recommended that you update to the latest software and operating system. Use of the Works with Apple HomeKit logo means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

FAQS

1. What type of Wi-Fi do I need ?
   Like many devices, LIFX lights connect to the 2.4Ghz band of Wi-Fi, not 5Ghz. If you have more than one available network on your router, this could mean you are connected to 5Ghz and need to try your other network. Almost all Wi-Fi routers will have a 2.4 GHz band so if you only have one network you will likely be on the right one to get started.

2. How do I reset a light to factory settings ?
   Turn the light off and on at the switch 5 times, about one switch a second (not too fast). The lights will cycle through four colors or whites and stop on white when the reset has been successful. This is how you would remove a light from a network to then add it to a new one.

3. I’ve set up a new network / changed my password, how do I re-connect my lights ?
   If you’ve changed your Wi-Fi password or set up a new router with a new password, you will need to reset your lights and connect them through the app as you did the first time you connected them. This is so you can assign the new, correct password for the security of each device.

4. How do I connect other devices and services like Voice control or IFTTT ?
   This can vary depending on the service you’d like to use. You can find out about major partner products LIFX work well with at LIFX.com. For advice on connecting services you can find instructions for these at go.kLIFX.com

Regulations & Compliance

Changes & modification
Changes or modifications made to this device may void the certification of the device. Changes or modifications made to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
Frequency Information
Frequency Range (Europe & Australia): 2412-2472 MHz; Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted: 18.75 dBm Modulation type : IEEE 802.11 b/g/n20

Installation requirements & recommendation
This device should only be installed in light fittings and fixtures that are designed to accept each fitting. Lamps, fittings and fixtures that are designed to accept smaller or lower wattage light bulbs may result in the LIFX® bulb operating below its optimal capacity. For optimal performance, it is recommended that LIFX® bulbs be fitted into fixtures that provide sufficient air flow through and around the bulb. It is recommended that the LIFX® bulb be installed away from other devices designed to receive or transmit radio signals. It is recommended LIFX® bulb/s be installed and operated at a minimum distance of 30 cm from the body. For lamps with a weight significantly higher than that of lamps for which they are a replacement, attention should be drawn to the fact that the increased weight may reduce the mechanical stability of certain luminaires and may impair contact-making and lamp retention.

Interference
LIFX® has been designed to minimize interference with other radio, broadcast or receiving devices. The manufacturer is not responsible for any interference caused as a result of modifications to the product or by failure to adhere to the recommendations in this document and at support.lifx.com. This device generates radio frequency energy and, if not installed in accordance with the “recommended installation requirements” may cause harmful interference to radio communication devices. If the device is causing radio interference it is recommended that the user try:

•  relocating the device to a different place;
•  adjust the antenna on the receiving device;
•  consult a technician experienced in radio interference.

Notices

•  This device is not intended for use with emergency exits
•  Use in open luminaire only
•  Only use the control provided with or specified by these instructions to control this lamp. This lamp will not operate properly when connected to a standard (incandescent) dimmer or dimming control. LIFX® is not designed for use in:
•  Excessively hot environments (e.g. close to ovens, radiators, heaters, etc.)
•  Regions or countries other than that in which the product was intended for
•  Outdoor and wet areas, except where the LIFX® Product specifies that it is for both Indoor and Outdoor use.

When using LIFX

•  Switch off the power supply to the socket and allow sufficient time for the bulb to cool before removing a LIFX® bulb from the fitting
•  Do not the open device, as this will void the warranty
•  Do not clean the device when it is powered on and or connected to the light socket
•  If cleaning the product, use a soft dry cloth, do not use cleaning agents

Limited Warranty

General
Lifi Labs Inc. (“LIFX®“) warrants the LIFX® bulb (the “Product“), and only the Product, against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use (“Defect”) for a period of TWO YEARS (730 days) from the date of retail purchase by the original purchaser (“Warranty Period“). Under this Limited Warranty, if a defect arises and a valid claim is received by LIFX® within the Warranty Period, at its option and to the extent permitted by law, LIFX® will either: 1. repair the Product at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts –or– 2. exchange the Product with a new or refurbished Product. In the event of a defect, to the extent permitted by law, these are your sole and exclusive remedies. A replacement Product or part assumes the remaining warranty of the original Product or ninety (90) days from the date of replacement or repair, whichever is longer. When a Product or part of the Product is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes LIFX®‘s property. Parts provided by LIFX® in fulfillment of its warranty obligation must be used in Products for which warranty service is claimed.
Exclusions & Limitations
This Limited Warranty applies only to the Product manufactured by or for LIFX® that can be identified by the “LIFX® trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to it. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any (a) LIFX® products and services other than the Product, (b) non- LIFX® hardware product, (c) consumables (such as batteries), or (d) software, even if packaged or sold with the Product or embedded in the Product. Refer to the licenses accompanying the software for details of your rights with respect to its use. LIFX® does not warrant that the operation of the Product will meet your needs or requirements or be uninterrupted or error free. LIFX® is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the Product‘s use or from failures resulting from inadequate electrical supply or internet access. This warranty does not apply to a Product or part of the Product that has been altered or modified (e.g. to alter functionality or capability) by anyone who is not a representative of LIFX® or if the Product is inserted or installed in a casing not provided by LIFX®. In addition, this Limited Warranty does not apply to Defects or damage caused by (a) use with non-LIFX® products; (b) accident, abuse, misuse, flood, fire, earthquake or other external causes or abnormal conditions; (c) operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses or conditions described by LIFX® or with improper voltage or power supply; or (d) service  a Product or part of the Product is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes LIFX®‘s property. Parts provided by LIFX® in fulfilment of its warranty obligation must be used in Products for which warranty service is claimed.

Consumer Protection
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by state to state.

Governing Law and Arbitration
This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without giving effect to any conflict of laws principles that may provide the application of the law of another jurisdiction and without regard to the Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. Any claim or dispute in connection with this Limited Warranty shall be resolved in a cost- effective manner through binding non-appearance-based arbitration. The arbitration shall be initiated through an established alternative dispute resolution provider mutually agreed upon by the parties. The alternative dispute resolution provider and the parties must comply with the following rules: a) the arbitration shall be conducted by telephone, online and/or be solely based on written submissions, the specific manner shall be chosen by the party initiating the arbitration;

•  the arbitration shall not involve any personal appearance by the parties or witnesses unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties; and
•  any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court
  of competent jurisdiction. If the foregoing arbitration clause does not apply for any reason, you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state courts located within San Francisco County, California and the federal courts in the Northern District of California for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes, which courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction of such claims or disputes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, LIFX® may seek injunctive or other equitable relief to protect its intellectual property rights in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Australian Consumer Law
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure

Product Details
Chromaticity co-ordinates: coloured light

• x < 0,270 or x > 0,530
• y < – 2,3172 x2 + 2,3653 x – 0,2199
• or y > – 2,3172 x2 + 2,3653 x – 0,1595

Equipment :
This symbol on the product indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be sent to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office.LIFX works diligently to ensure that LIFX products and their packaging materials comply with all relevant regulations in the regions we supply. We will also provide on request information regarding compliance if it is not immediately available at the link below. Seek lifx.com/compliance for notices for your region.

References

• App – LIFX
• Wi-Fi enabled LED smart lights - LIFX.com
• Patents – LIFX

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