Philips Hue vs LIFX vs Xiaomi Yeelight: The Ultimate Showdown Comparison & Best Smart Lighting?

[@laterric19]

*I like the old style Echo Dot because it's small also **Newest.Technology**, gives out decent sound and doesn't take up a lot of shelf space if you want to put it on beam in the workshop or shed.*

[@LuxuryTechandTravel]

I use xiaomi smart home system its great. Tnx for the vid ive subbed

[@AdamLoboTV]

Yeah, i have the Xiaomi Smart Home System in the studio and the Smartthings Smart Home Ecosystem at home 🙂 so i believe your choice is towards the Xiaomi Yeelight bulb then?

[@natecv8]

Not sure why it matters? There's no need to invest in anything in the Xiaomi ecosystem to use Yeelight. Firstly, it has the option of local LAN control so you don't even need to use the app (I use homeassistant), and second it has a standalone Yeelight app anyway, so there's no need to use Mi Home which controls the other Zigbee Xiaomi products. Essentially, they're totally separate.

[@MrBeau1022]

I just got my Xiaomi light balls today and I had someone brought it back from China. However, it doesn't fit in America because it's for 220V. Any solution for that?

[@elliotwilkes8398]

What is the app called for iOS

[@kanzai12]

@@elliotwilkes8398 , still same, MiHome apps

[@patricknedz]

And now philips hue has a Bluetooth version so you no longer need a hub. I want to try out the lifex, even though I bought some philips hue already, but I want to try them out. I do like my philips hue. The lifex seems little more bulky but I want to see how the colors and brightness compares in person. Colors have philips hue have improved over the years.

[@versusforward]

WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING

[@waltdisneypixar]

Mark C same question

[@cookster69]

Grabs your attention, it's definitely better than channels who talk very quietly and unenthusiastically, they hardly ever succeed.

[@nathaniello9733]

Same um right when i started i was like are you yelling at the mic or is the mic do close lol

[@lakiiliyanage]

why are you not shouting?

[@AdamLoboTV]

Hahah

[@oescafandrista]

Congratulation for t-shirt!

[@AdamLoboTV]

Obrigado!

[@AdamLoboTV]

Let me know what your choice is at the comment section below! 😀

[@matthiasVanderCam-theundering]

Xiaomi for the price

[@ProjectElara]

Hue

[@spinbastianvettel5477]

Adam Lobo bro don't have that money broo

[@dkhang7274]

I got the hue it works great. Will the lifx bulbs work with the hue hub?

[@KingAndrei]

Adam Lobo I have 3 xiaomi smart lights with a google home mini.Te experience has been great

[@niXta123]

LIFX bulbs and strips kicks HUE's butt! With an Raspberry Pi and Home Assistant you get the power of a hub that can do so much more than you can with the HUE bridge.

[@blessed7927]

I picked LIFX because I have limited plug outlets. Whats the benefit of a hub as I heard something about that. Wifi usage less?

[@TrickiKnow]

Great work Adam 👍

[@rajahacker8600]

which one is better Mi Wi-Wi Repeater Pro or Mi Wi-Fi Repeater 2?

[@darbsllim]

Very thorough review ! Thank you

[@AdamLoboTV]

+Brad Mills pleasure is mine my friend

[@wocko1]

Just another comment, I have a Philips Hue system, great bulbs, but they are dear as poison. However I managed to integrate some OSRAM Lightify bulbs (much cheaper, make sure you update the bulbs using the OSRAM gateway, unpair them, then pair them to the Hue bridge), into a Philips hue system, and it works brilliantly, even colour change works as well. The OSRAM bulbs use the same protocol as the Hue (Zigbee Light Link), and it plays well with the Hue bridge. N.B. The American version of OSRAM Lightifys will not work, as they use the Zigbee Home Automation protocol. Also, they won't work with Homekit, but work fine with Alexa and Google Home. I hate Apple, because they have an "our way or the highway" attitude. Also, the OSRAM Lightify app absolutely SUCKS. You are forced to sign up, plus the app has more bugs than a rainforest. Do yourself a favour, update the bulbs firmware, and replace the gateway with a Hue bridge.

[@questionableidentity1]

Thank you for the great video my friend!!

[@AdamLoboTV]

You're welcome my friend 🙂

[@laelsroom]

He’s low key really cool😂😂

[@jaderodrigues5987]

This is a great video. Thank you.

[@fakename3966]

your stretched ears look almost fake.

[@Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome]

What the hell is in your lip man!!!

[@anonimuso]

Dude, just a word of advice. When I click on a video and the person starts screaming at me, it makes me move on to the next video. Just speak normally please.

[@AdamLoboTV]

anonimuso thanks for the advice, as you can see the date of this video was a year ago, I produce videos weekly so feel free to check my latest video where I don't talk as loud anymore

[@sweetnsour5661]

I like my LIFX since I’ve had them a few years. Had no technical issues with them, maybe it’s because I’ve such strong WiFi. I do like that the hue has a hub system though, but for now I stick with my 3 LIFX bulbs :)

[@AdamLoboTV]

Sweet 'N Sour yeah, if you have a strong WiFi connection, you won't be having connectivity issues 😀

[@HifiCentret]

This video got so many things wrong I even don't know where to start. Most obvious - did you even measure many of the things you talk about or did you just read a spec sheet which doesn't even tell you half the truth? The stated power usage for every bulb is only valid at a very specific white color temperature as is it's stated brightness. The Hue bulbs has their maximum brightness at 4000K so at the "normal" 2700-3000K they do not use close to the stated power - neither are they as bright as the stated 806 lm. I don't know the Xiaomi but take the IKEA Trådfri RGB which is also stated 600 lm. The interesting thing is that it is valid at around 2700K so at 2700K it's actually a hair brighter than Hue at that color temperature even though it's stated specs are lower for both power usage and brightness. For such lights you *cannot* just read something of a spec sheet and present it as the truth in a KZbin video!! Everything else is like believing the car manufacturers mileage claims and think how you drive is insignificant. Then there's another very important power usage - the standby usage which is also very important as most smart bulbs will actually spend most of their life being powered off. And that was just what I commented. I'm not very impressed by this "comparison". Happy New Year!

[@QuentinH-o9x]

well said

[@HughesyTech]

HifiCentret I agree. He is fucking useless. If all his videos are like this then I hope he stays at a low subscriber count growth

[@nathanc.8821]

Which do you recommend?

[@chasewright2306]

2k? 2K?!?! The editing alone got my subscription but how well the video was put together sealed the deal. Fantastic content 👌🏻

[@Klassenfeind]

xiaomi smart home all the way (well, I'm in China, so...)

[@moosanazirr]

Why are you yelling?

[@nolzadleandro7173]

man please help me i have a Yamaha RX-V585 7.2 audio receiver and i want it to connect to my downlights how do i do this please man im runnning out of time msg me email me il pay u icq me skype me !!! please!!!!!

[@nolzadleandro7173]

man please help me i have a Yamaha RX-V585 7.2 audio receiver and i want it to connect to my downlights how do i do this please man im runnning out of time msg me email me il pay u icq me skype me !!! please!!!!!

[@nolzadleandro7173]

man please help me i have a Yamaha RX-V585 7.2 audio receiver and i want it to connect to my downlights how do i do this please man im runnning out of time msg me email me il pay u icq me skype me !!! please!!!!!

[@nolzadleandro7173]

man please help me i have a Yamaha RX-V585 7.2 audio receiver and i want it to connect to my downlights how do i do this please man im runnning out of time msg me email me il pay u icq me skype me !!! please!!!!!

[@Kamiklaasie]

So if you buy >3 bulbs Philips Hue is cheaper than Lifx. Philips Hue clearly the winner for me.

[@mauromafra]

Nice Shirt! :). Im thinking to buy a xiaomi bulbs, do you know about his lifespan comparing to the others? Thanks!

[@helderboutens]

I've bought all three and I prefer the yeelight

[@psnTrKvp]

Very good review and comparison. Also very good editing. I was torn between the Philips Hue and the LIFX. I went ahead and ordered a 4 pack of LIFX bulbs, went on Amazon and read some reviews. There are MANY people complaining about connectivity and the cheap build of the product, so i immediately cancelled my order. No doubt, the LIFX really wins in the color and brightness department, but i would rather sacrifice a bit of brightness and color for a better user experince and a more reliable eco system. The LIFX unfortunately takes up 1 IP adress per bulb, which can really slow down WiFi when you live in the city. The Philips uses ZigBee technology to create a "mesh" network, so the connectivity and reliability is dramatically improved. I'm sure i'll never have over 50 bulbs in my apartment, so the Bridge limit really doesn't matter unless you have a gigantic home. Philips will most likely release a 4th generation of Hue bulbs with 1000-1200 lumens with even better color productions. I'll give it maximum 1 year, and the colors will be almost identical between Hue and LIFX. Also i've read that LIFX bulbs sometimes suddenly stops working and even dies out of nowhere. Philips is really known for their reliability in the lighting department, and with the motion sensor, tap, remote and the expanding Hue family; the choice was clear. So in short: if you want the best color reproduction, and the most brightness, AND accept the connectivity problems etc, go with LIFX. If you want great colors, reliability, the ability to automate your home via motion sensors and expand on your smart lighting with for example Hue Bloom, Hue Go, Hue Iris, Hue Lightstrip Plus, Hue Tap, Hue Dimmer Switch/Remote; Go with Philips. They are a trusted company. Also the 4 pack LIFX is on sale right now for 235 euros. I bought the Philips Hue 3rd Generation Starter Kit with 3 bulbs + bridge for 160 euros. Then i went ahead and bought another bulb AND a motion sensor and ended up at the same price as 4 LIFX. So i got 4 bulbs, a bridge + a motion sensor for the same money. :) When gen 4 of the Hue bulbs arrives, they will be brighter and have even richer colors. I just sold my 1st gen of Hue bulbs and bought gen 3. I am happy i did. Can't wait for gen 4 of the Hue!

[@Knigh7z]

Well, it's been a year and still no 1000+ lumen hue bulb 😛

[@michaksiazek4047]

Yellow tooths

[@CWJY68]

Definitely yeelight! Price sensitive😝

[@tarikhaziz6550]

Price too pretty😉😉 xiaomi fact😍😍

[@insende2034]

BRAZIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLL!!

[@sudishtkumarsingh6697]

Life X

[@gurnanis]

Excellent details and comparisons. I’ve seen so many videos on KZbin but nobody has coverage of important details that you mentioned in a short amount of time. There are multiple product reviews but what we really need to know is how they compare with each other and what’s a trouble free setup. Thanks. Will be saving your video to see all the links mentioned. Do hope some good deals pop up on the Philips Hue 👍

[@edouardjacques4548]

Hello, you should consider checking your sources or search more deeply when doing such comparison :) 6 wrong or not given facts you said about Yeelights in order of the video: 1) Yeelight have the music mode since they exist 2) Yeelight have at least as much accessories as the Hue + controllers like the Mi Cube does not need any bridge, where Hue need a bridge for every single product 3) Yeelight can be integrated in HomeKit (not officially supported, but very easy to do): forum.yeelight.com/t/homebridge-plugin/83 4) You say Yeelight and LIFX have delay controlled via Google Home/Amazon Echo compared to Hue that connects directly. In fact the contrary happens: AI communicates with the Hue bridge then the bridge communicates with the bulb. For Yeelight the AI communicates with the bulb directly (no bridge). 5) Via Amazon Echo you can set colour, intensity, sleep timer and even scenes of your Yeelight. 6) Yeelight RGB costs 18.5$ with free shipping worldwide. Out of these disappointing facts, great video!

[@ScottLewis72tx]

LIFX lights rule! Yes they can hiccup on firmware updates but will resolve themselves thru reset. I have over 30+ bulbs now for more than x2 years Gen 1, 2, + and they all are working as needed with my smart home devices. Hue completely suck when it comes to color, not even close to LIFX. I bought these originally then purchased some LIFX to test, all HUE went back to MFG. Xiaomi I have not a clue but I am certain they cannot match the Color & Software of LIFX. Sure they are cheaper but you get what you pay for. Good reviews, but HUE (lol) really? They suck compared to LIFX. The LIFX + for indoor/outdoor cameras are great, giving you more expanded vision at night for your areas that have cameras. .And yeah none of the others have this ability or option. TRUST ME, if you have the money purchase LIFX as they RULE!!!

[@PhiHDN]

Hi Adam, thank you for your reviews. Looks like your in-depth review url of Lifx is incorrect. Could you double check? Thanks.

[@nascar0509]

Sometimes LIFX encounters conflicts if not set up properly and one thing many users forget to do is click stop whatever effects are running in the drop down bar at the top of device used to control them.

[@erictanyiming]

Hi, I'm having problems with connecting my yeelight bulb. Constantly having the connection timed out message. Anyone can help?

[@rogersfigueira]

Bonita Camisa!

[@AdamLoboTV]

Rogers Figueira Obrigado! 😉

[@seplayer]

I bought the Yeelight from Xiaomi. It was just $9.99 each at a China warehouse (banggood). I would never spend so much money for a light bulb. Only because it's "new" and innovative for your smart home doesn't mean that the companies have to push the prices up in the air. Four yeelights instead of not even one of Hue is a big deal for me.

[@MrElfkin]

What are the responsiveness on them when using for example strobe? Are they all flashing at the same time? My Philips Hue bulbs are terribly slow in my installation (40+ bulbs) so I'm considering replacing them with Lifx.

[@joeherlev]

Consider trying IKEA TRADFRI smart bulbs .. Very low price,, Needs HUB but is compatible with HUE hub

[@shaunpatrickquebada5233]

I use yeelight its cheap and easy to use

[@powerkatwedel]

I enjoyed the video, and agreed on most points. I have the Lifx, Hue, and some Sylvania Lightify (as they were low cost and paired with the Samsung SmartThings hub). I would like to point out that YeeLights will pair directly with Google Assistant and Alexa. I would have liked to seen what the color range/comparison was with the YeeLight as it was with the Lifx and Hue.

[@MikeTrieu]

I don't get why you're comparing power usage like that. The number on the marketing materials is at maximum intensity. Of course the LIFX will consume the most energy at that level. You should have reduced both the LIFX and the Hue to the same lumen output as the Yee and then measured the power draw of all three. That's the only way to make a fair comparison.

[@aizanx]

Kelana Jaya... :) I'm getting the yeelight to work with my google home...

[@AdamLoboTV]

+Thorrellius Maximus haha Kelana Jaya 4 life!

[@Iskandar-de4qc]

You from Malaysia?! What? Malaysian too here,just surprised I thought you were from us or something.. great

[@tuahfilms]

Didnt know you were malaysian until you mentioned ringgit😂

[@AdamLoboTV]

Hehee, yeap, Happy Malaysia Day my friend :)

[@samueldavid1757]

@@AdamLoboTV salam dari indonesia (greetings from indonesia) bro

[@AdamLoboTV]

@@samueldavid1757 Hey Samuel, Salam balik 😃

[@hanifh07]

so after we set the timer for these lamp, do they still need continuous internet connection? or internet only needed when we want to set setting (for example timer/brightness/etc)?

[@uglysewerrat]

I feel like the only one who choose yeelight

[@Baris1892]

I've purchased 2 Yeelights last week on Gearbest for around 30€, which will be my first smart lights :D Being curious how good they'll perform inside the Ikea Fado lamp. But I've not planned to purchase other smart home devices yet, so I'm not sure how good those Yeelights will integrate with other smart home devices.

[@uglysewerrat]

If you can please let me know what you think of it, also I don't have any other smart devices so that won't be a problem

[@wyspakaszuby]

I bought philips hue and im considering to sell them and replace with xiamoi because philips is to like 2/3 times more expensive than xiamoi...

[@uglysewerrat]

Ok then

[@yoyoTechKnows]

Hi Adam, I have a home automation channel and I have had a number of people ask me about the Xiaomi bulbs. Do you know if they can be controlled from systems like openHAB, or Home Assistance?

[@AdamLoboTV]

Hey buddy, i have only currently tested with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, never tested with the others yet :)

[@natecv8]

Yes to all of the above.

[@helderboutens]

The yeelight app has changed a lot tho

[@rubenjanse3065]

Does it support stuff like Spotify/music sync

[@helderboutens]

@@rubenjanse3065 it sadly uses your phones mic

[@rubenjanse3065]

@@helderboutens Wow sucks

[@helderboutens]

@@rubenjanse3065 yea true but its not that bad I own both yeelight and Philips hue and I prefer yeelight

[@rubenjanse3065]

@@helderboutens Okay but the problem is there is no small one like a small E14 type so it won't fit in mine. I reckon the Hue E14 is still too big. So I can't put in any smart lamp.

[@zckom]

Just to share with you all. Integration of Yeelight to Google Home will be released soon, they are currently going through the last few steps with Google. Yeelight will be announcing new color bulb and longer light strip in the next few months. They are expected to be cheaper in price, higher in lumen and have lower power usage. These information are obtained from staff on official Yeelight forum.

[@AdamLoboTV]

That's amazing news and information man thanks a lot for sharing! 😃

[@Breakskru]

They actually went live today!!!

[@ShadowKrill]

Now it's working. I use my Xiaomi Yeelight with Google Assistant and Google Home. (Voice commands)

[@toma58uenaventur]

Hi, you have any idea when they come out mate? dont wanna go out and buy a load just now if so

[@radoslavsabev5215]

I bought 2 yeelight bulbs and a 2m strip and works amazing but it is a bit heavy on the WI FI .

[@Shuffler703]

Just can't watch someone who purposely tries to make him or herself look silly.

[@alexkong247]

PRICE is primary for all Malaysian to compare for this 3 smart lighting ~

[@JRodriguez8900]

Had the HUE I hated it!!!!!! Bought the LIFX never looking backkkkkk love ittt

[@calvin5177]

Thank you. Philips it is

[@AdamLoboTV]

+Jo U You're welcome Jo! 😀

[@norhashimahmohyin5024]

From malaysia hah, wahhh

[@AdamLoboTV]

Yeap! 😃

[@toma58uenaventur]

holy shit this is bad. xiaomi has millions of different things you didnt say about

[@tnnt3317]

Bro, move so I can see the Joker canvas in the back lol

[@AdamLoboTV]

+tnnt3317 hahaha 🤣

[@lucastv8789]

Mano, grava um vídeo em português ai

[@thekaiser4333]

No teardown? No reverse engineered schematics?! Sad.

[@PoIabear]

Whats that little light bulb holder called? And where could i buy it?

[@mode0zak]

Have watched more than 100 videos about smart lights. your video is the best. Good job bro. For me I have 8 lifx bulb. been using it for 3 weeks and no issues. I liked philiphs hue as well but becouse I'll make only my room not all the house so lifx was better choice for me.

[@AdamLoboTV]

Hey man, thanks for the kind words, yeah, i even started out with the LIFX bulbs in my room and then when i started the Philips Hue and the 3rd Party Options like Zemismart, thats when i did the change ;) but yea, nothing can beat the brightness and the colour production of the LIFX

[@savagefrito]

I had hue, but it's a pain in comparison to lifx , lifx you pay for what you get quality quality quality

[@maggydainty7369]

mohammed zakariya 8

[@johnnygreene4658]

I picked the Life X and I'm very happy with them, Good video.

[@VictorSoares9]

Your channel looks like a Latin American version of iphonedo

[@johnjackass461]

This channel would be far better if it weren't for the host

[@Noaxe_Tegrinde]

Great video. Thanks. Must buy shares in Philips!! :) NoAxe

[@PlayJewel]

Does the yeelight have protection from uv and ir ?

[@bossygamerr8990]

Have you heard of crest whitening strips

[@Chronically_ChiII]

LIFX if I can create/set up my own sunrise clock with it!

[@markofcomms]

because of the api other apps can change the lights which means this is possible

[@willsherwood6469]

Can u use yeelight with iOS?

[@AdamLoboTV]

Will Sherwood yea you can Will 😊

[@CWJY68]

Hey Adam, great review! Could you review nanoleaf soon?

[@victorlopes9429]

Is real a information about Lifx end of sales?

[@bibi9984]

I use always yeelight which is best and cheaper

[@jujuProductions]

phillips hue is the apple of smart home lighting

[@TechzoneTips]

Great one Adam! I am loaded with Phillips Hue. But might consider the liFx, with broadlink you will be able to control all of them correct?

[@AdamLoboTV]

Techzone Tips Hey man, nope thr broadlink hubs only work with IR and RF signals as the Lifx bulb could only be controlled through WiFi my friend ☺️

[@TechzoneTips]

Adam Lobo I will try the lifx with Amazon Echo. I just finished putting led stripe under my bed. Used $20 led stripe and used zap wireless outlet to control it with Amazon Echo. Works like a charm.

[@AdamLoboTV]

Techzone Tips Yeap that is through an outlet, not directly through an outlet or the switch it is possible for the broadlink to control anything but not directly from the hub to the Lifx bulb ☺️

[@TechzoneTips]

Adam Lobo thanks once agian my friend.

[@m.haikalhakimi3952]

I thought u from india but when I heard ringgit woah u from Malaysia 😂😂

[@AdamLoboTV]

Yeap, Malaysian here brotherman, born and bred 🙂

[@m.haikalhakimi3952]

Adam Lobo respond very fast😂 stay safe bro!!

[@AdamLoboTV]

@@m.haikalhakimi3952 Hehe if you subscribe to my channel I always reply comments fast especially for the newly released videos buddy 😀

[@m.haikalhakimi3952]

Adam Lobo okay done subscribe🤟🏻😂

[@AdamLoboTV]

@@m.haikalhakimi3952 Thanks man, stay safe too! 😀

[@HeirweghB]

Thanks for this video Adam. I already have some Hue equipment and was planning to buy the LIFX but after seeing your video I will not go the LIFX route and remain in the Hue ecosystem.

[@AdamLoboTV]

Hey Bennet, thanks for your kind words and feedback, glad to have helped you make your decision too!

[@laterron3244]

Lip rings look like a Cold Sore.

[@lauthiamkok25]

Which one is dim-able?

[@MRWOLFOP]

I your channel.

[@kanzai12]

yo? Lazada link wont work

[@MarkPeters]

Great review Adam just what I needed and I think the Hue is the way I'm going to go because it's the most comprehensive

[@AdamLoboTV]

Mark Peters Thanks Mark! Glad the video helped! ☺️

[@NEO0]

Great video! Helped me make my decision. Gonna go for the Hue system.

[@AdamLoboTV]

Neo Payne thanks man, glad to have helped you 😀

[@lopeskaczor]

"How you doin" made my day :) Joey ;)

[@Noah-fy3qp]

Xiaomi is just cheaper

[@spinbastianvettel5477]

Why tf u have very less subs

[@wilsonp.1439]

Did he say assessories?😂😂😂

[@RmaNYouTube]

can one Lifx lighten up an small room?

[@Pittaz]

1000 Lumens. I’m sure I’ll light a small room up

[@Humlegruvan]

Im thinking of getting Hue startkit with 3 colored bulbs and bridge. After that I would like to get some cheap alternatives, which are recommended for that? Thanks for the video!

[@massihsu]

Tu é brasileiro e faz vídeo em inglês

[@wilsonp.1439]

I f t t t?

[@nicolesales3410]

o cara com a camisa do brasil... ameiiii

[@braydenmcneal6709]

Phillips hue wins!!👋👋👌🏽👌🏽

[@AdamLoboTV]

That LIFEBoy1000 😆

[@braydenmcneal6709]

I know!

[@lltheFacell]

I think there's an important factor you missed here, and that is reliability. I ultimately went with Hue over Lifx because of this. Each Lifx bulb emits its own wifi signal which can cause major network congestion, especially if you live in a busy area or don't have the best internet speeds, resulting in a bulb not turning on here and there. While still a minor inconvenience, it would completely kill the experience for me and everyone else who don't want their fancy color changing lights to be an extra hassle. Sure Lifx is brighter and more color accurate but at the end of the day you can get the same effect with Hue and be completely happy with it. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for the vid!

[@AdamLoboTV]

Hey there, i did mention about the connectivity issues at minute 6:32 onwards with LIFX and i have mentioned that i personally choose the Philips Hue as well :)

[@natecv8]

Same for Zigbee bulbs like hue, which also transmit on 2.4GHz and also all communicate with a wifi-like protocol. The worst part is that when you use Zigbee based bulbs, which Hue is, it interferes with 2.4GHz wifi which almost everyone has at home and affects both.

[@cookster69]

For a room light lifx is still great though, I just use one in my room and so far no problems, only that the colour cycle feature is a bit underwhelming.