Lifx updates its light strip with HomeKit support
Lifx has released a new version of its Lifx Z light strip starter kit, with one key addition: it now supports Apple’s HomeKit smart home system. The updated Lifx Z also still supports Alexa and Google Assistant, so you’ll be set, no matter which tribe of smart home gear you pledge allegiance to.
If you already have Lifx Z lights, don’t worry: the company is also selling a $39.99 controller upgrade that you can swap in to add Homekit support to your existing setup.
The Lifx strips don’t require a hub; they connect directly to Wi-Fi instead. They also support up to 16 million colors, are dimmable, and can be divided into eight separate controllable zones for even more configurability. Plus, the strips are compatible with...