Identify which plugs and switches in your home are on the same breaker as your bulb.If you’ve noticed that the blinking gets worse when you are running other nearby electronics, it’s probably the breaker’s fault. Your bulbs may flicker if the circuit breaker is bad or overloaded. However, you need to turn it off before trying to tighten the bulb to avoid the risk of electrocuting or burning yourself. Generally, you don’t need to turn off the switch for LIFX bulbs since you’ll control their power in the app. If it’s loose, the bulb can flicker due to intermittent energy flow.
Your bulb needs to be tightly screwed into its socket to receive steady power. Of course, if your family members or guests try to use the dimmer, the flashing will return. That way, it will act like a regular light switch. You could still keep your regular dimmer switch, but you’ll need to turn it to full power (In other words: turn off dimming). It controls Alexa and Homekit routines, so it can act as a dimmer for almost any smart bulb. If you want a physical button to replace your dimmer switch, I suggest the Flic smart button.
You don’t need a dimmer switch for LIFX smart bulbs, as they can be dimmed in the LIFX smart app or by voice command through most smart hubs. LIFX smart bulbs dim through a process called pulse width modulation, which is not compatible with standard dimmer switches. LIFX and other LED bulbs, however, don’t work that way. For regular incandescent bulbs, that causes a dimming effect. Traditional dimmer switches are by far the most common cause of flickering LIFX smart lights.ĭimmer switches work by decreasing the electricity flowing to your bulbs.
If your LIFX smart bulbs aren’t on a dimmer switch, you can skip this section. Get Rid of Your Dimmer Switch (or Turn It Up)
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