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LIFX vs Philips

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Updated October 2026
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LIFX logo
LIFXUnited States flagUnited States
Higher rated
5.0/5
Average rating
Websitewww.lifx.com
Twitter@LIFX

LIFX makes Wi-Fi smart lighting that connects straight to the home network with no hub, including color and white bulbs, light strips, lamps, downlights and ceiling lights. Its lights work with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and Matter. LIFX began in Melbourne, Australia, and is now a brand of Feit Electric, whose corporate office is in Pico Rivera, California.

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Philips logo
PhilipsNetherlands flagNetherlands
4.6/5
Average rating
Websitewww.philips-hue.com
Twitter@tweethue
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Philips is a Dutch company whose biggest smart home presence is Philips Hue, the leading smart lighting system. Hue offers color and white smart bulbs, light strips and fixtures controlled by the Hue Bridge over Zigbee, with support for Matter, HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home. Philips Hue is known for reliable, high-quality smart lighting and a deep accessory ecosystem.

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