product is beyond amazing. Its better than Hue in the following ways:
Pros
1) it can actually turn shades of green (phillips Hue cannot turn green. Google it)
2) it can actually turn shades of blue (phillips Hue cannot turn shades of blue. It actually turns shades of purple and says its blue. Google it)
3) Integrates with Nest and Google just bought Nest so expect good things to come in that regard.
4) much much brighter than Hue
5) much much better white light settings than Hue. Hue has some good white light settings but this bulb takes white light settings to another level.
Cons
1) App blows. By far the coolest effect is the Color Cycle Effect. However, its really limited and actually doesnt cycle through all the colors. It can also be a bit buggy at times. One annoying bug is that the Color Cycle setting feature actually stops when the app is minimized or the phone goes into locked mode. However this isnt a big deal beacuse there are tons of other apps that control LifX bulbs beautifully.
The app can always be improved however the hardware limitations of Hue (not being able to turn blue or green) cannot be improved without buying an entirely new unit. So the Hue just sucks in this regard.
| Brand | LIFX |
|---|---|
| Light Type | LED |
| Wattage | 17 watts |
| Bulb Shape Size | A21 |
| Light Color | Multicolor |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Color Temperature | 2700 Kelvin |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Brightness | 17 |
| Shape | a21 |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Controller Type | Vera, Amazon Alexa, nest |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Light Source Wattage | 9 Watts |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Manufacturer | LIFX |
| Part Number | BUL-11-A21E26-W |
| Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.6 x 2.6 x 5.3 inches |
| Item model number | BUL-11-A21E26-W |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Multi |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
