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 Apple Watch apps. The best LIFX alternative is Google Home, which is free. Other great apps like LIFX are Open-Hue, Home, We Love Lights and SmartThings.

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Change colors, whites and brightness from the palm of your hand. The LIFX app is packed full of features like:

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LIFX alternatives page was last updated Feb 18, 2025
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  1. Google Home icon

    Google Home

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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.

    47 Google Home alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto
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    Google Home Features

    1.  Chromecast Support
    2.  Smart Home
    3.  Video-surveillance
    4.  Streaming

    Google Home VS LIFX

     

    • Google Home is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & iPhone alternative to LIFX.

    • Google Home is the most popular free alternative to LIFX.

    • Google Home is Free and ProprietaryLIFX is also Free and Proprietary
  2. Open-Hue icon

    Open-Hue

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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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Node.JS

    Open-Hue Features

    1.  Philips Hue
    2.  REST API

    Open-Hue VS LIFX

     

    • Open-Hue is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to LIFX.

    • Open-Hue is the most popular Open Source alternative to LIFX.

    • Open-Hue is Free and Open SourceLIFX is Free and Proprietary
  4. Home icon

    Home

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Home screenshot 1

    Home Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Local Network Connection
    4.  Integrated into iOS
    5.  HomeKit integration

    Home VS LIFX

     
  5. We Love Lights icon

    We Love Lights

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    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...

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    We Love Lights screenshot 1

    We Love Lights Features

    1.  Global hotkey
    2.  Smart Home
    3.  Philips Hue
    4.  Lights

    We Love Lights VS LIFX

     

    • We Love Lights is the most popular commercial alternative to LIFX.

    • We Love Lights is Paid and ProprietaryLIFX is Free and Proprietary
  6. SmartThings icon

    SmartThings

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear
    • Android Auto
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    SmartThings screenshot 1
    SmartThings screenshot 2
    SmartThings screenshot 3

    SmartThings Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Remote monitoring
    3.  Smart Home
    4.  Google Home integration

    SmartThings VS LIFX

     
  7. HomeLights icon

    HomeLights

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    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...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    HomeLights screenshot 1
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    HomeLights screenshot 3

    HomeLights Features

    1.  HomeKit integration
    2.  iOS widget
    3.  Lights

    HomeLights VS LIFX

     
  9. Mi Home icon

    Mi Home

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    A professional app to help you manage your intelligent devices.

    36 Mi Home alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Mi Home screenshot 1
    Mi Home screenshot 2
    Mi Home screenshot 3

    Mi Home Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Internet of Things
    3.  Support for Xiaomi MiHome
    4.  Smart Home

    Mi Home VS LIFX

     
  10. Lights Switch icon

    Lights Switch

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    Control Philips Hue, LIFX and WeMo devices right from your Mac's menu bar.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Lights Switch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar
    6.  Philips Hue

    Lights Switch VS LIFX

     
  11. LSwitch for LIFX icon

    LSwitch for LIFX

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    Control your LIFX devices from your Mac.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    LSwitch for LIFX screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Sits in the MenuBar

    LSwitch for LIFX VS LIFX

     
  12. Home App icon

    Home App

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Home App screenshot 1
    Home App screenshot 2
    Home App screenshot 3

    Home App Features

    1.  Smart Home
    2.  Philips Hue
    3.  Arduino

    Home App VS LIFX

     
  13. Philips Hue icon

    Philips Hue

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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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Philips Hue screenshot 1
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    Philips Hue Features

    1.  Smart Home
    2.  Wireless
    3.  Support for ZigBee
    4.  Lights

    Philips Hue VS LIFX

     
  14. Hue Sync icon

    Hue Sync

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    Use the Hue Sync desktop app to sync Hue smart lights to anything on your computer, whether you’re gaming, playing music, or watching a movie.

    4 Hue Sync alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Hue Sync screenshot 1

    Hue Sync Features

    1.  Philips Hue

    Hue Sync VS LIFX

     
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