Take full control of your LIFX Switch background LEDs inside Home Assistant — without the headaches of cloud APIs or manual tinkering. This package gives you a complete, end-to-end solution for LAN-based integration, delivered as a ready-to-use bundle.
What’s Included
- Step-by-step Setup Manual (PDF)
A professionally written guide covering LIFX setup, AppDaemon configuration, blueprint usage, fixed IP assignment, and testing. - Custom AppDaemon Service (
lifx_service.py)
Listens for Home Assistant events and applies background LED color, brightness, and saturation directly over your LAN. - Pre-configured Home Assistant Blueprint
Fire custom events and automate background LED changes with ease — no coding required. - Example Config Files
apps.yamland directory layout for quick drop-in installation.
Key Benefits
- Local-only control → No reliance on LIFX cloud or API keys.
- Low latency → Instant responses to Home Assistant automations.
- Privacy-friendly → Stays on your home network.
- Ready to use → Tested Python app and blueprint, plus a detailed manual.
- Scalable → Works with multiple LIFX switches (just add MAC/IPs).
Requirements
- Home Assistant with Supervisor access.
- LIFX Switch (with latest firmware).
- AppDaemon 4 add-on.
- Samba Share add-on (for file access).
- Router access to assign fixed IPs to switches.
✅ Instant download after purchase.
💡 Designed for makers, Home Assistant enthusiasts, and anyone who wants deeper control of their smart home without cloud lock-in.
This has been tested extensively (10+ installed switches) with the 2-Button version of the LIFX smart switch.