Smart Lightstrips
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Buy at JB Hi-FiThe LIFX Z is a 2-metre smart lightstrip that divides into eight controllable zones per metre. According to the brand, it can produce billions of colour and white combinations, including multiple hues simultaneously across different sections. Users can programme custom patterns and effects through the LIFX app, and the strip works with Amazon Alexa and Siri voice control.
Features and specifications in this description are as the brand describes them.
The LIFX Z LED Lightstrip Starter Kit is a 2-metre strip designed to attach to interior surfaces. The brand claims the strip uses Polychrome Technology to display billions of colours and whites, and lets you set multiple colours on the strip at the same time. Each metre has 8 zones, so you can paint different colours onto specific sections of the strip via the LIFX app and set them to animate.
The strip connects to Amazon Alexa and Siri for voice control. Power comes from mains electricity via the included connector. The brand suggests it can enhance a home by creating eye-catching effects, though the sources do not detail animation speed, brightness levels, colour accuracy, or how animations perform in different lighting conditions.
Before purchasing, confirm that your Wi-Fi network meets LIFX's requirements and that your existing smart home setup includes either Alexa or Siri if you want voice control. The 2-metre length may be a starting point for larger spaces, and the brand does not specify whether additional strips can be linked together. Power is mains-connected, so placement depends on proximity to a power outlet.
Research-based: compiled from the manufacturer's information and Australian retailer listings. NXT Smart Home has not tested this product.
Best for: Australian smart home owners and renters looking for an indoor lightstrip capable of displaying multiple blended colour zones simultaneously without an external hub.
The LIFX Z LED Lightstrip Starter Kit (model LZ3SK2MAU) is a mains-powered indoor accent lighting solution comprising two 1-metre strips, an inline controller, and an Australian power supply. According to LIFX, the lightstrip delivers up to 1,400 lumens across its 2-metre length (700 lumens per metre) and incorporates Polychrome Technology. This allows for 8 addressable colour zones per metre—providing 16 distinct zones out of the box—which can display multiple colours simultaneously or animate via the LIFX app without requiring a dedicated hardware hub.
This kit suits homeowners and renters seeking accent lighting for television backlighting, under-cabinet joinery, or shelving. Because it uses adhesive backing and plugs into a standard power point, it allows renters to add dynamic lighting without altering household wiring. For tenants planning to stick the strip onto painted walls or rental cabinetry, check your tenancy agreement regarding surface adhesives and potential paint peel before installation.
It also suits multi-platform households. LIFX notes direct compatibility with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and direct local LAN control via Home Assistant. If your setup relies on cross-platform automations, this wide ecosystem support simplifies integration.
However, buyers requiring outdoor illumination should skip this kit, as LIFX specifies it is strictly for indoor use with no water resistance rating. It is also unsuitable for tight, sharp corner folds across the LED modules; LIFX notes the strip only tolerates gentle curves up to 90 degrees, meaning complex cabinetry runs may require specialised third-party corner connectors.
LIFX packages this starter kit with a standard Australian power supply unit designed for local 230V, 50Hz mains power. The unit includes a 0.5-metre lead from the wall plug to the inline controller and a 2.0-metre lead connecting the controller to the lightstrip, which provides flexibility when positioning near wall sockets.
Network connectivity relies entirely on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n); it does not support 5 GHz networks. If you use a dual-band Australian mesh router, you may need to ensure your phone connects to the 2.4 GHz band during initial pairing. LIFX backs the product with a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty in Australia. Additionally, while LIFX has rolled out Matter support via firmware updates, manufacturer support documentation notes this applies only to hardware revisions containing the newer LCM3 microcontroller.
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Yes. The brand claims the strip has 8 zones per metre, allowing you to paint different colours onto specific sections via the LIFX app and set them to animate.
The strip is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Siri.
The kit includes a 2-metre lightstrip and the necessary connector for mains power. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for any additional components.
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35 Australian reviews
74% rated this 4 stars or higher
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Lifx products are not built with longevity. I ran about 10 of these strips in my home over the last 5 years, now, 4 strips have completely failed resulting in uncontrollable RGB flashing. Similarly I ran 8 lifx down ligh ...
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Posted 5 August 2025 by Allan W
I have had nothing but issues. Having to continuously reconnect to the app daily, resetting the hardware. Now its not connecting to Google Home, which is one of the main features I purchased the product. Worked off of th ...
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Posted 5 August 2022 by Morgan
I bought my 2 metre LIFX Lightstrip online - it's actually 2 x 1 metre strips - and I just love this product. The installation was quick and easy, just 4 steps involved (clean surface, connect the strips together, remove ...
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Posted 5 August 2022 by Gekko_Sydney
Pros: - Very bright - I don't need any other lights on, these lights provide a nice ambient and cozy vibe to my room. - All colours look amazing and vibrant - Easy install, was done in under 5 minutes - Great app tha ...
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Posted 5 August 2022 by Ashens101
Light strip works great. Great colour and great brightness. Only problem is the LIFX app doesn't work for me. It will constantly get stuck while trying to create a new light in-app. The Home Kit feature works perfectly f ...
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Posted 5 August 2023 by Keertan
Fantastic colour brightness especially reds! No need for a bridge or anything and are incredibly bright all around much better than Phillips in most cases I believe. You are paying more than other lights and it is missin ...
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Posted 5 August 2022 by Adrian R
Very great product. Easy setup. Fast response time. Colour range is fantastic and the colour options through the app is fantastic with different effects. Just wish you had the same control through HomeKit as you do throu ...
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Posted 5 August 2022 by Bul0019
Save the money, but Tapo instead. Lifx are very expensive and the setup process is unreliable. Ended up putting it away and buying a Tapo LED strip for much less and much more userfriendly. Adhesive is weak after you ins ...
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Posted 5 August 2024 by chrisperth
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