From box to first light in minutes.

Install, power, and pair your LIFX Beam. Follow the steps in order, or jump to the part you need. Everything below works on iOS and Android.

●Plug In●No Hub Required●Works With Matter (Firmware Update Required)

Beam Setup

04 steps

Everything you need to install and style your Beam is included in the box — no hub required.

In the box:

  • 4/6 Beams + 1 Corner
  • 1 x Wi-Fi Controller
  • 1 x Plug in Power Supply
  • 1 x User Manual with Matter (or HomeKit) QR Code

You’ll Need:

  • A smartphone (iOS 18.0+ or Android 8.1+)
  • The LIFX app (download from App Store or Google Play
  • A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network (Most smart devices require 2.4 GHz. If your router combines 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, that’s usually fine.)
  • Your Wi-Fi password

Important Notes:

  • Keep your phone near the light during setup.
  • Make sure Bluetooth is enabled.
  • Ensure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network you want the light to use.

Installation

  1. Plan your full layout before mounting anything. Lay out all beam pieces and the corner connector to check the fit. Decide which end the power cable will sit at — make sure a power outlet is within reach from that position.
  2. Connect the beam pieces together using the corner connector (3-way connection). You can use up to 8 beam pieces and 2 corners in a single setup. Press each connector in for about 1 second until it clicks into place.
  3. Choose your surface. The Beam adheres to metal, glass, painted or varnished wood, tile, painted cinder block, plaster, and painted wallboard. The surface must be flat, clean, sealed, and hard. Do not install horizontally on a ceiling or floor — affix to a vertical surface only.
  4. Clean the mounting surface thoroughly with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, wiping gently. Do not use other cleaning substances. Allow the surface to dry completely before proceeding.
  5. Peel the backing off the 3M command strip on each beam piece. Carefully position the assembly on the wall, then press each piece firmly against the surface for 30 seconds, applying pressure at each contact point to ensure full adhesion.
  6. Connect the power cable to the beam assembly, then plug into a standard indoor outlet. Switch on to confirm all pieces are detected.

TIPS

  • Apply once to your final position — the adhesive will not hold reliably if removed and reapplied.
  • This product is for indoor use only — not suitable for dusty or moist environments.
  • If you add a beam piece while the power is on, press all buttons on the controller simultaneously and hold for 4 seconds to re-detect the full length.
  • To factory reset, press and hold all buttons on the controller for approximately 10 seconds.
  • Do not use near ovens, radiators, heaters, or other excessively hot environments.
  • Clean only with a soft dry cloth while unpowered. Do not use cleaning agents.

Select your device below to get step-by-step setup instructions tailored to your phone. We recommend using the Matter QR code method for the quickest and most reliable connection — you'll find the QR code in your product manual, or printed on the back of your device.

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