LIFX and Hue are two of the most popular smart lights available. But do LIFX lights work with the Hue Bridge? Here’s how you can get them working together.
Do LIFX Lights Work with the Hue Bridge
LIFX lights are not compatible with the Hue Bridge. You are unable to add LIFX lights to the Hue app. However both Hue and LIFX can be added to smart home platforms like Apple HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa. This means you can mix both LIFX and Hue bulbs in the one smart home and they can all be controlled together.
Why isn’t LIFX compatible with Hue?
LIFX and Hue use two different networking technologies. LIFX lights run on Wifi and connect directly to your Wifi router. Where as Hue lights use the Zigbee protocol. Zigbee is a mesh networking protocol. Hue lights connect via Zigbee to the Hue Bridge and the Hue Bridge connects to your network via Wifi or Ethernet.
Can I use LIFX and Hue bulbs in the same smart home?
Absolutely! Platforms like Google Home or Apple HomeKit can control both LIFX and Hue lights. You can add the lights to a room or scene and they can be automated through automations.
How to Control LIFX and Hue bulbs in the one app
Both LIFX and Hue support a wide range of smart home platforms. All the major platforms like HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa are supported. You can use these apps to control your lights together. You can also use the supported voice assistants to control both LIFX and Hue bulbs at the same time.