LIFX Now Supports Apple HomeKit NEWS

LIFX, maker of the world’s brightest color Wi-Fi enabled smart lights, is proud to announce Apple HomeKit support for its existing LIFX and LIFX + line of products.

LIFX is leading the way by delivering the best possible lighting experience for every space in your home. With an expanding range and all the hardware built into the light, getting started just requires one bulb.

Starting today, consumers can control their LIFX lights with their voice through the Apple Home app or via Siri on their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, and Apple Watch.

Consumers lights will now work seamlessly and securely with other HomeKit-enabled devices. One command will allow them to interact with multiple parts of their smart home at the same time, creating a completely unified experience.

“The HomeKit ecosystem is something we’re thrilled to be a member of. Apple builds amazing experiences and we’re excited to see LIFX added to the HomeKit ecosystem,” said Marc Alexander, Chief Executive Officer at LIFX.

Automate your lighting

With the Home App and compatible Apple TV or iPad, you can automate your HomeKit enabled accessories to all be controlled from the same interface. One touch scenes can automatically run at a certain time, location, or remotely control your HomeKit accessories to grant access to the people you trust.

Set your schedules to wake up gently in the morning with our range of energizing whites, or create the perfect calming mood in the evening by surrounding yourself in 16 million colors. Just ask Siri to adjust your LIFX lights to create the ideal lighting experience.

If you already own LIFX Lights, use these instructions to connect to HomeKit.

1. Open the latest 3.8.1 or newer LIFX app. Available free on the App Store.
2. Follow the in-app prompts to upgrade your lights to the HomeKit-enabled firmware.
3. Save or print your HomeKit Code, you’ll need this to complete the next step.
4. Pair with HomeKit automatically in the LIFX app, or any time later with Apple Home.

The following products are HomeKit compatible.

For more information and steps to get started, please visit lifx.com/pages/hello-homekit
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