Lifx Smart Bulb

Dimmable 17W LED bulb ; Multi-colour bulb ; Controllable from a smartphone app ; Easy to install

Big investment for a light bulb ; Have to wait for some features to come online

The LIFX LED light bulb can add a lot of colour to your life. It can emit light in a huge range of colours, it can be dimmed, you can switch it on and off without leaving your couch or bed, and all of this can be done through a simple-to-use smartphone...

Bright. Robust colors. Easy setup. No bridge required.

Expensive. No IFTTT support. Some features are not yet finalized. Bulbs run hot.

Conclusion At around $100 per bulb the LIFX is the most expensive smart bulb we've seen, but its long life span, high luminosity, and excellent color quality make it a worthy investment. And unlike the Philips Hue and Connected By TCP lighting systems,...

Dimmable 17W LED bulb ; Multi-colour bulb ; Controllable from a smartphone app ; Easy to install

Big investment for a light bulb ; Have to wait for some features to come online

No hub required ; Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit and more ; Includes many smart features ; Fits in small lamps

Expensive ; Difficult to set up

The Lifx Mini bulbs are a good option for smart-home owners who have experience setting up smart bulbs and have other smart-home devices installed. The bulbs are easy to integrate with HomeKit, Alexa and Google Assistant, but they're difficult to set...

Bayonet, screw and downlight options

Large bulbs; no wall switch integration

Controlling your lights using your phone is an impressive trick, but whether or not the novelty wears off depends on what other uses you find for the bulbs. If you use a daylight lamp for craftwork or have other specific colour requirements, then LIFX...