| LIFX+ | LIFX | Philips Hue Color Ambiance | |
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| Header | (out of 5) | (out of 5) | (out of 5) |
| Price | Price: $79.99 USD per bulb | Price: 59.99 USD per bulb | Price: 199.99 USD (For starter kit) |
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| Pros | Pros: – Doesn’t require a basestation – Bright – Has IR LED’s for night vision – Weather resistant – LIFX app has neat effects | Pros: – Doesn’t require a basestation – Bright – LIFX app has neat effects | Pros: – Great app – Integrates with Apple Home and Alexa easily – Coloured lighting is great – Stand alone remote access |
| Cons | Cons: – No remote access – Can’t be controlled by Siri | Cons: – No remote access – Can’t be controlled by Siri | Cons: – Bulbs look “plain” |
| Design Rating | DESIGN (LIFX) | DESIGN (LIFX) | DESIGN (Philips Hue Color Ambiance) |
| Design | – Design is mildly unique – Weather resistant – Dimmable – Customizable colours (16 million colors) – 1100 lumens w/ IR LED’s for night vision | – Design is mildly unique – Dimmable – Customizable colours (16 million colors) – 1100 lumens | – “Plain” looking bulbs – Dimmable – Coloured bulb – 800 lumens (depends on colour) |
| Functionality Rating | FUNCTIONALITY (LIFX) | FUNCTIONALITY (LIFX) | FUNCTIONALITY (Philips Hue Color Ambiance) |
| Functionality | – App is easy to use (effects are neat) – No connectivity issues – Remote access through 3rd party services or Alexa – Includes Apple Watch app | – App is easy to use (effects are neat) – No connectivity issues – Remote access through 3rd party services or Alexa – Includes Apple Watch app | – App is easy to use – No connectivity issues – Remote access using Philips website – Apple Watch integration is decent – Can work with 3rd Party, non-smart home apps (i.e Sleep Cycle) |
| Compatibility Rating | COMPATIBILITY (LIFX) | COMPATIBILITY (LIFX) | COMPATIBILITY (Philips Hue Color Ambiance) |
| Compatibility | Works with: – IFTTT – Amazon Alexa – Smart Things – Google Home Doesn’t work with: – Homekit – Wink | Works with: – IFTTT – Amazon Alexa – Smart Things – Google Home Doesn’t work with: – Homekit – Wink | Works with*: – IFTTT – HomeKit – Amazon Alexa – Wink – Google Home – Samsung Smart Things *when used with hub |
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