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The Original Color Wi-Fi LED Smart Bulb by LIFX

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The Original Color Wi-Fi LED Smart Bulb by LIFX

Jun 24, 2016

How does these work? The video didn't explain. Do they connect to something via wifi that plugs into my router or do they all just emit their own signal?

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JJH1966

Jun 24, 2016

AbstractMadnessThese bulbs have built-in WiFi. They don't require a hub like the Philips Hue bulbs. The free LIFX app (Android / iPhone) detects the bulbs automatically then it allows you to have the bulbs join your home WiFi network. You provide your home WiFi credentials which are saved to the bulbs so that they automatically connect from that point forward. Once configured, the application allows you to control your lights from your cell phone (locally or remotely). I use my LIFX bulbs with Amazon Echo. This allows me to control my LIFX bulbs using commands to Alexa - "Alexa, turn kitchen lights on" or "Alexa, tell LIFX to change kitchen lights to red".
I did much research on color changing LED light bulbs. The Phillips HUE system is more expensive and requires a hub. Also, the Hue bulbs are only the equivalent of a 60 WATT light bulb. LIFX bulbs (both the original & 1000) are brighter (75 WATT equivalent) and require no additional hardware (hub).
This is an AMAZING price on these. I own both the original and 1000 LIFX bulbs and really don't see any difference other than a slight difference in size.

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