Use and Care Manual

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
To run LIFX® it is essential you have:
 A device running iOS 8.0+, Android 4.0+ or Windows 10
 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® bulb.)
NEW BULB SETUP
1. Download the LIFX app from: lifx.com/go
2. Open the LIFX app, tap Get Started, and enter your email address to create your LIFX account.
3. Place your bulb into a socket and power on.
4. On the next screen tap ADD BULBS and follow the instructions in the app setup screen. - The LIFX Android app
will search for and connect to the bulb‘s own Wi-Fi access point automatically. - For the LIFX iOS app, please
follow the setup instructions in the following screens.
5. After your phone is connected to the bulb‘s access point, the app will list all the Wi-Fi networks your bulb sees
nearby.
6. Select your network and tap Connect Bulb. You will be prompted to enter the password for your Wi-Fi network.
7. The app will now send your Wi-Fi credentials to your bulb and then reconnect to your Wi-Fi network.
8. The bulb will now appear in the LIFX app.
Please visit support.lifx.com if you are having trouble setting up your bulb.
After setting up your bulb it will appear in the lights list. Select the bulb and the app will take you to the bulb control
screen.
If your bulb is a LIFX multi-color bulb you will have access to selector wheels for both Colors and Whites.
If your bulb is a LIFX tunable white bulb you will be presented with a Whites selector wheel.
Tap a color or white light shade on the selector wheel to set the bulb to your preferred lighting.
TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING
If the LIFX® app Can’t Detect your LIFX® bulb/s:
Make sure that the device you‘re using has Wi-Fi and your LIFX® bulb is within range of your Wi-Fi access point.
Check the Wi-Fi status menu on the menu bar to make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. If the LIFX® app still cannot detect
your LIFX® bulb/s visit support.lifx.com for further troubleshooting and hardware reset instructions.
The following recommendations can help your LIFX® light bulb/s achieve the best wireless range & network
reception.
Best Locations for LIFX®:
 Place your LIFX® light bulb in an open area where there are few obstructions, such as large pieces of
furniture or walls. Place it away from metallic surfaces.
 Avoid placing your LIFX® light bulb behind furniture or inside cabinets.
 Don‘t place your LIFX® light bulb in areas surrounded by metal surfaces on three or more sides.
 Place your LIFX® light bulb at least 25 feet (8 meters) from any microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or
other source of interference.