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LIFX
Home Living · Redwood City, United States · Founded 2012
LIFX is the creator of Wi Fi-enable, multi-colored LED lights controllable via a smart device MoreLess
LIFX is a company that produces and sells Wi-Fi-enabled, smart LED light bulbs. The company's products connect directly to a Wi-Fi network without the need for a central hub or bridge, which simplifies the setup process for users. LIFX offers a range of lighting solutions, including standard bulbs, light strips, and outdoor lighting fixtures.
The core of the LIFX ecosystem is its mobile application, available for both iOS and Android devices, which allows users to control all aspects of their lights. This includes changing colors, adjusting brightness, and setting schedules. In addition to app-based control, LIFX products integrate with major smart home platforms such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit, enabling voice control and automation.
The company primarily targets the consumer market, specifically individuals looking to build or expand their smart home setups. The business model is based on the direct sale of hardware to consumers. These sales are facilitated through the company's own website as well as major retail partners like The Home Depot and Amazon.
Keywords: smart lighting, LED bulbs, Wi-Fi lighting, smart home, IoT, home automation, app-controlled lighting, voice-controlled lighting, consumer electronics, connected home
Company overview
LIFX company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Redwood City, United States
- Employees
- 17
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 69.7
Valuation & funding
LIFX funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Feb 2019 | $51M | $51M | Buddy | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jun 2014 | $15M | $60M | Blackbird Ventures · Raymond Tonsing · Elad Gil · Sequoia | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Dec 2013 | $1.3M | $5.2M | Undisclosed | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Sep 2012 | $20K | $80K | Angelcube | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
Available workforce history. Financial fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2020 | 49 |
Growth signals
LIFX website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for LIFX is 210K monthly website visits, up 5% over the last three months. LIFX's team declined 10.5% over the past year.
Comparisons
LIFX compared with similar companies
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Talent graph
LIFX's talent
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Global footprint
Where LIFX has talent and traffic
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Market sentiment
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