LIFX Color
The brightest bulb — vivid, high-lumen colour over Wi-Fi with no hub required
Key characteristics
Highlights
- ✓ Very bright (~1000+ lumens) with rich colour
- ✓ Direct Wi-Fi — no hub or bridge to buy
- ✓ Polychrome effects across a single bulb
- ✓ Works with Alexa, Google and HomeKit
Our take
LIFX bulbs are the ones to pick if you want maximum brightness and colour without a hub: they're noticeably brighter than most rivals, the colours are rich, and setup is just Wi-Fi. They cost more per bulb than Wi-Fi budget brands and lean on your router, but for a few standout lights they're excellent.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Very bright and colourful
- + No hub needed
- + Full HomeKit support
- + Nice per-bulb effects
Cons
- − Pricey per bulb
- − Relies on Wi-Fi at scale
- − Bulkier than standard bulbs
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