Complete Setup Guide
Welcome! This guide will walk you through setting up your LIFX String Lights using either the LIFX app (Wi-Fi setup) or Matter (QR code setup).
1. What's In the box
- 24ft/48ft length string light.
- 12/4 uniquely addressable LED bulbs.
- Weather-proof power supply.
- Outdoor Wi-FI controller.
- 10.5ft length power cable.
2. Before You Start
Youโll Need:
- A smartphone (iOS or Android)
- 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, thatโs usually fine.)
- Your Wi-Fi password
Important Notes:
- Keep your phone near the lamp during setup.
- Make sure Bluetooth is enabled.
- Ensure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network you want the lamp to use.
3. Powering On Your Lights
Once installed.
Simply power on the light at the switch and ensure it is powered on.
4. Choose Your Setup Method
Choose your device
On iOS, you can set-up in two ways:
We recommend Matter for the most realiable set-up. Use Wi-Fi if have lost the QR code or can not access it.
iOS Onboarding via Matter QR code step-by-step:
- Plugin the light and power it on.
- Open your LIFX app and tap the + icon in the bottom right of the screen.
- Tap New Product followed by New Light.
- Tap Scan QR Code and use the phone's camera to scan the QR code. Alternatively, type in the 11-digit Matter code located on the product (or Manual).
- Tap Add to LIFX and Choose Home from the list.
- Wait for the Home app to connect to the light.
- Select a light Location (e.g. Bedroom) and give the light a Name (e.g. Bedside Lamp).
- You're all set.
iOS Onboarding via WiFi step-by-step:
- Plugin the light and power it on.
- Open your LIFX app and tap the + icon in the bottom right of the screen.
- Tap New Product followed by New Light.
- Tap on the link Set Up Device Manually.
- Go to the Wi-Fi Setting of your device.
- Matter: From Other Networks, select the LIFX Light.
- HomeKit: LIFX will initially appear in the Set Up New Device Section, after 15 minutes it will then move to the Other Networks section. From Other Networks, select the LIFX Light.
- Navigate back to the LIFX App.
- Select your Wi-Fi and enter the password.
- Wait until your light is connected via Wi-Fi, this can take up to a minute.
- Finish set-up by selecting a Group (e.g. Bedroom) and give the light a Name (e.g. Bedside Lamp).
- Opt-in or out of any Suggested Routines.
- You're all set.
On Android, you can set-up in two ways:
We recommend Matter for the most realiable set-up. Use Wi-Fi if have lost the QR code or can not access it.
Android Onboarding via Matter QR code step-by-step:
- Plugin the light and power it on.
- Open your LIFX app and tap the + icon in the bottom right of the screen.
- Tap New Product followed by New Light.
- Tap Scan QR Code and use the phone's camera to scan the QR code. Alternatively, type in the 11-digit Matter code located on the product (or Manual).
- Tap Add to LIFX and Choose Home from the list.
- Wait for the Home app to connect to the light.
- Select a light Location (e.g. Bedroom) and give the light a Name (e.g. Bedside Lamp).
- You're all set.
Android Onboarding via WiFi step-by-step:
- Plugin the light and power it on.
- Open your LIFX app and tap the + icon in the bottom right of the screen.
- Tap New Product followed by New Light.
- Tap on the link Set Up Device Manually.
- Select your new LIFX light when it appears
- Select your Wi-Fi and enter the password.
- Wait until your light is connected via Wi-Fi, this can take up to a minute.
- Finish set-up by selecting a Group (e.g. Bedroom) and give the light a Name (e.g. Bedside Lamp).
- Opt-in or out of any Suggested Routines.
- You're all set.
Where's my QR Code?
You can find your QR code in the back of your product manual. The manual is included in your small kit box, with the attachment accessories, power plug and controller.
Lost your manual?
Don't worry, you can also find the QR code and 11-digit Matter code printed on the back of your ceiling light.
Some older model LIFX products may have an Apple HomeKit QR Code and do not support Matter unless they can be firmware updated. A list of products that can be updated to Matter is available here.