LIFX Alternatives

LIFX is described as 'Change colors, whites and brightness from the palm of your hand. The LIFX app is packed full of features like:' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to LIFX for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and Windows apps. The best LIFX alternative is Google Home, which is free. Other great apps like LIFX are Open-Hue, Home, SmartThings and We Love Lights.

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  1. Google Home icon
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    Set up and manage Chromecast, Chromecast Audio, and Google Home with ease. Adjust volume, customize TV visuals, sync speakers, control smart lights, thermostats, and discover new content. Ideal for home automation and media streaming enthusiasts seeking comprehensive device control.

    46 Google Home alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
     
  2. Open-Hue icon
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    Open-Hue is an open-source project that provides a comprehensive OpenAPI specification for the Philips Hue REST API, known as CLIP (Connected Lighting Interface Protocol) API. This specification serves as a bridge between developers and Philips Hue smart lighting systems...

    14 Open-Hue alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Node.JS
     
  3. Home icon
     12 likes

    With the new Home app, you can securely control all your Homekit accessories from your favorite iOS device. Have your iPhone turn off the lights. See who’s at the front door from your iPad. And even control things remotely with the help of Apple TV.

    31 Home alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  4. SmartThings icon
     7 likes

    Effortlessly manage smart home devices with voice control via Bixby, Alexa, or Google Assistant. Create routines, monitor devices remotely, and track energy using SmartThings Energy. The app integrates smart devices from various brands, providing shared control and security features.

    36 SmartThings alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
    • Windows
     
  5. The app integrates seamlessly into the menu bar (or can stay in the Dock), from where you can easily manage and control all your lights and other devices. New rooms, zones, lights, smart plugs, motion sensors, switches and status items can be added, renamed, rearranged...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Home App icon
     4 likes

    HomeApp is a small and easy to use smart home app with a simple framework. The goal of this application is to make remote execution of predefined features as easy and user-friendly as possible to help you get started with smart home technology.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. Philips Hue icon
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    Philips Hue offers a wide range of smart light bulbs, lamps, fixtures and accessories. Whether it’s for your living room, your kitchen, your bathroom or your back-yard, Philips Hue has the perfect light.

    13 Philips Hue alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. HomeLights is the ultimate solution to quickly and easily control your HomeKit lights! Whether you want to adjust a single bulb or an entire room, achieve the perfect ambiance effortlessly. Also, since it can be tedious to find the right room in a list, HomeLights comes with a...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  9. Control Philips Hue, LIFX and WeMo devices right from your Mac's menu bar.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Control your LIFX devices from your Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. LIFX-Control-Panelis a free, open-source Windows application that allows control and management of LIFX-brand smart-bulbs, including screen-color matching and keybindings.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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