# LIFX Widget

> LIFX smart bulb control widget for notification center. (iPhone/iPad app by Maxime de Chalendar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifx-widget/id920453360 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maxime de Chalendar](https://appshunter.io/developer/891970942)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-10-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifx-widget/id920453360/reviews.md

## What is LIFX Widget?

Configure which lights you want to control, your favourite colours and intensities from the companion app. That’s what will be displayed in the widget.

Then, simply open the notification centre to show the widget, and control your bulbs faster than ever !

Feel free to reach me via email (maxime.dechalendar@me.com), Twitter (@DCMaxxx), if you have any questions or enquiry !

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You must own LIFX (http://lifx.co) bulbs in order to use this app.

## Key features

- Notification center widget
- Customizable light controls
- Favorite colors and intensities
- Fast bulb access
- LIFX bulb integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifx-widget/id920453360/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2020-11-30, version 4.0*

Does not work as of 2020

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2018-09-18, version 4.0*

V4.0 feels like a step in exactly the wrong direction. The previous versions allowed control of four lights or groups within a single row of screen space, but now, only one light/group can be controlled per row. I’m all for the “view more“ feature, but not at the expense of a 300% increase in on-screen real estate to control the same four lights as before.

### 1/5 — New version removes everything I loved about this simple widget :(

*2018-04-18, version 4.0*

It used to be simple, now I have to “show more” to get to my lights. It’s no longer quick and simple and takes up too much screen real estate.

**Developer response:** Hi Eddie,  

First, I'm sorry to see this update has disappointed you.  
I've been working quite some time on it, because because I've received a lot of feedbacks saying the app doesn't really match with the "new" notification center style, this seemed to be the "popular" opinion.  

Unfortunately, the "Show more" button is a requirement now for widgets (imposed by Apple), and the widget *must* support the default size (when just a single light is displayed).  
You'll probably notice that all of the other widgets have this "Show less" / "Show more" behaviour.  

However, if you've clicked on "Show more" once, it should be the default when you open the notification centre again. Could you let me know if this works for you ?  

Also, would you be kind enough to contact me by mail (maxime.dechalendar@me.com) so we can discuss it further, and I can understand what's bugging you with this one and improve in the upcoming update ?  

Thanks a lot for your time and feedback,  
Maxime.

### 5/5 — Simple app, nice customization

*2016-08-20, version 3.0*

Love the simplicity of setting up the lights. Widget interface seems easy and straightforward. 

I wish there was a way to reorganize the color options easily. Other than that, A+ app!

### 1/5 — Bad update

*2016-08-17, version 3.0*

Bad update it make the app very Difficult to use from notification center
Before the update was much easy

### 1/5 — Awful.  Makes no sense.

*2016-06-21, version 2.0*

I don't get it.   It doesn't do anything.   Do not buy.

### 3/5 — Awesome, when it works...

*2015-09-23, version 2.0*

Sometime last week LIFX updated their bulbs automatically. Immediatly after that, the widget quit loading. I deleted it and reinstalled, and now it crashes every time I try and connect it to the bulbs. Too bad, loved it when it worked. Just gonna have to be patient while things work themselves out. Fingers crossed that happens soon.

Update: App updated, works like a charm again. Only took three weeks...

Update 2: Down to 3 stars
Been a week since iOS9 release, no update. It's like these Devs don't care about an actual working product. It's always something with LIFX...

Doesn't work as often as it does, my light switch is 100% reliable, and didn't cost nearly $100. Think I'll look into Hue lights, they seem to work consistently.

### 4/5 — It works fine

*2015-09-15, version 2.0*

Setup was easy enough. And the widget works fast and it's customizable. Exactly what I need. The low reviews almost made me not get this, but again it works fine.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2015-09-07, version 2.0*

I followed the install steps, but the widget doesn't work.  I want my money back!!

### 2/5 — Good idea, very poor execution.

*2015-09-06, version 2.0*

Why can't I have JUST my scenes in the widget? My scenes already point to which bulbs turn on etc. That should be an option. I personally don't care about about adding individual lights and colors and brightnesses to the widget b/c I don't use it. I only use my scenes. Yet you force that feature to show in the widget making it useless and ugly.

## Frequently asked questions about LIFX Widget

### What does this app do?

This app provides a widget that allows you to control your LIFX smart bulbs directly from your device's notification center. You can configure the widget to display your preferred lights, favorite colors, and desired intensities for quick access.

### What are the key features?

The main features include a notification center widget for fast control, the ability to configure which lights appear in the widget, and options to set your favorite colors and intensities. This allows for quicker adjustments than opening the main app.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

### What do I need to use this app?

To use this app, you must own LIFX smart bulbs. The app is designed specifically to integrate with and control these bulbs.

### How does the widget work?

You configure the widget within the companion app, selecting the lights, colors, and intensities you want to control. Once set up, you can access and use the widget directly from your notification center for rapid lighting adjustments.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2018-04-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated the app for iOS 11

### 3.0 — 2016-08-16

- Completely updated the widget UI so it's faster and more straightforward : tap to toggle, long press to change to colour or intensity.
- Removed the scenes, since it has no added value compared to the official LIFX app

### 2.0 — 2015-08-04

Here we go ! LIFX Widget 2.0 is the biggest update of the widget yet.

Whats new ?
- Control your bulbs from anywhere !
LIFX Widget now uses the HTTP API, so you can control your lights even if you're not on the same network.

- Groups & Locations
The groups features was removed by a LIFX firmware update. It's back with the HTTP API !

- Scenes
Scenes configured in the official LIFX app are now displayed in the widget.
Just pick which ones you want to see in the companion app. 

- A better color picker - Including crispy white support !
You can now pick colors more precisely, and add warm or crispy whites. 

- A better companion app
The companion app has been rewritten from scratch, and the setup process is now easier, with default values on first setup.

### 1.2 — 2015-04-10

WARNING: Due to a bug on LIFX's side, if your bulbs is running the latest firmware (updated after June 15, 2015) THIS APP WON'T WORK. A new version is under development and will be updated ASAP.
If you are running an older firmware, it'll work just fine.
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*If this update pleases you, please consider updating you rating, or adding a comment on the App Store*

Phew, long time no see. I’ve had a lot on my plate lately, but I’ve read all of your feedbacks and I hope this update will please most of you.
Remember, feel free to reach me via email (maxime.dechalendar@me.com), Twitter (@DCMaxxx), GitHub (DCMaxxx) if you have any questions or enquiry !


- Change your light’s intensity from the widget
You can now change the intensity of a light from the widget. Simply add one in the companion app, (such as 'Bed time', 10% brightness) and you can keep the same colour, but make your light brighter or darker.

- Live feedback when adding a colour or intensity
When you add a new value in the companion app, you can pick a light (or collection) and the selected colour/intensity will be reflected on it. It’ll be easier to pick exactly the ambiance you want.

- One more thing : Apple Watch support !
If you’re a lucky owner of the Apple Watch, you can now control your bulbs from your wrist. As with the widget, the watch app will display your configured lights, preferred colours and intensities, and you can turn your lights on & off.  

And, along the way :
- Better UX when adding a LIFX light in the companion app
- Lower brightness limit
- iPhone 6 & 6 Plus optimized

### 1.1 — 2014-10-17

Yay, update time !

New features :
- Bulb groups : The LIFX Bulb picker now shows your bulbs groups, configured from the official LIFX app ! Add them to your notification centre,
- Reordering : Long press a light or a colour to enable reorder mode,
- Colours : Added lighter colours, including real white,
- UX : Automagically selects the light in the widget if you only have one.

Bug fixes :
- Fixed a crash of the widget on iPad and landscape iPhone 6 Plus if you only had one light,
- Fixed a typo in the widget's empty view,
- Fixed a bug where, when you have too many lights, you couldn't rename the lasts ones.

Feel free to reach me @DCMaxxx if you have any questions !

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