Smart Lighting

LIFX

Vivid, bright smart bulbs that need no hub — LIFX delivers some of the richest colour and white range in the smart-lighting world.

4.3
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Pros

  • Exceptionally bright with rich, accurate colours
  • No hub required — connects straight to Wi-Fi
  • Works with Alexa, Google, HomeKit and more

Cons

  • Priced a touch above basic bulbs, which the light quality comfortably justifies.
  • Being Wi-Fi based, very large installs benefit from a moment's network planning.

The Verdict

If colour quality and brightness matter more than rock-bottom price, LIFX's hub-free bulbs are among the best-looking lights you can automate.

LIFX makes hub-free smart bulbs, strips and fixtures known for standout brightness and some of the richest colour reproduction in the category. They pair directly over Wi-Fi and slot into every major voice assistant, making them an easy upgrade for expressive lighting.

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