How to Set Up Lifx Smart Lights

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn How To:

• Install the Lifx App to control your Lifx Smart Lights

Before We Begin:

• Have your Smartphone or Tablet at hand
• Have the Lifx app installed on your device

2. Install Bulb

For Lifx Bulbs

1. Turn off the lamp or switch where you're installing your Lifx bulb.
   

1. Remove your previous bulb.
2. Screw in your Lifx bulb.
   

1. Turn on your light switch.
   

For Lifx Plug-In Lighting

1. Connect the Controller to the Plug.
2. Connect the light strip, tile, or beam to the Controller.
3. Plug in the Plug to your wall socket.
   

3. Initial Setup

1. Open Lifx.
   

1. Select Register.
   

1. Enter your Email and choose a password for your Lifx account. Then, carefully read the Terms & Privacy Policy, and select the box to indicate you have read them. Finally, select Register.
   

1. Lifx will let you know you can now control Lifx Tile and Beam products from the Lifx app. Select the arrow in the bottom-right corner to continue.
   

1. Lifx will alert you to any new features the app has gotten recently. Select the check mark in the bottom-right corner to continue.
   

1. Lifx will explain that it needs further permissions to setup your lights. Select OK.
   

1. Lifx will then request the location permission. Select Allow.
   

1. Lifx will then begin scanning for your lights immediately.
   

1. Once found, follow the instructions in the app to complete setting up your Lifx bulb.

4. Basic Use

1. Open Lifx.
   

1. Select the light you'd like to work with.
2. Turn on and off the light using the power switch in the center bottom.
   

1. Adjust the color, or color temperature of your light using the ring around the outside.
   

1. Adjust the brightness using the slider in the center.
   

5. Install the App for Your Lifx Smart Lights

We have a guide to walk you through setting up the Lifx app on your smartphone or tablet.

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