Persevere though, and you’ll be rewarded with a rich, and vibrant color strip that will make your room stand out. My strips were unable to update using the app for my android phone stuck in either inactive or discovering. If you are tempted, I would recommend purchasing from a store that has a solid returns policy just in case you find it too difficult to get working reliably. Solution- I was able to update my LIFX Z strips with the desktop updater: Download according to your computer’s OS and run. However, while the fact that it doesn’t require a bridge makes it less expensive initially, it does so at the cost of system robustness and a trickier setup process. Ultimately, the Lifx is a brighter and more colorful alternative to a Philips Hue strip. The music visualiser is meant to pulse in time to the music, and while it does seem to react it was not truly responsive to the audio to my eyes – a Hue Sync box setup is much more convincing in that regard. There are also several pre-built effects, such as “Animate”, “Color Cycle' or 'Strobe' effects. You can change colors by sliding your fingers across a dial, or you can select from a large range of blended color options or a solid color of your choice. The app is also fun to play, offering a range of options. Once past the setup oddities though the Lifx proves its worth by simply being extremely bright and intense. The Lifx app offers are range of built-in effects BHE

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