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Cloud Control for LIFX on Windows Pc

Developed By: Alexander Graetz

License: Free

Rating: 3,7/5 - 6 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	1.5.2
Size	2.8 MB
Release Date	May 02, 18
Category	Lifestyle Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure. [see more (12)]
What's New: - Response time improvedThe new API setting "fast" is now used in most commands to the lights. This decreases the response time by ~50% but there is no... [see more]
Description from Developer: Welcome to Cloud Control for LIFX The main purpose of this app is offering a simple and lean interface with everything in one screen while also bypassing LIFX' LAN API. The... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Cloud Control for LIFX and install on Windows PC. Cloud Control for LIFX is free Lifestyle app, developed by Alexander Graetz. Latest version of Cloud Control for LIFX is 1.5.2, was released on 2018-05-02 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Cloud Control for LIFX is 3,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 6 users, 3 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Cloud Control for LIFX on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Cloud Control for LIFX on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Cloud Control for LIFX on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Cloud Control for LIFX using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "Cloud Control for LIFX" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Cloud Control for LIFX on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Cloud Control for LIFX" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.5.2.

Download Cloud Control for LIFX 1.5.2 on Windows PC – 2.8 MB

Welcome to Cloud Control for LIFX

The main purpose of this app is offering a simple and lean interface with everything in one screen while also bypassing LIFX' LAN API.
The LAN API seems to struggle under certain conditions and becomes unreliable or doesn't work at all. Although the LIFX app may be unable to control the bulbs often they are still connected to the cloud and can be controlled via the HTTP API (=the cloud, hence the name of this app) just fine. Because of this Cloud Control for LIFX uses the HTTP API exclusively. This limits the functionality and adds a small lag but in return Cloud Control for LIFX might still work when most other apps don't.

With this app you can select and change colors, whites, brightness and turn your bulb(s) on and off. The interface is very simple and supports fast switching between single lights or groups of lights.

Premium Features:

Daylight Simulation
Simulate the sun in your home! Adjust the white temperature and brightness of your lights throughout the day to match your circadian rhythm. Natural light isn't always the same, why should your indoor lights be?

Home Security
Let your lights turn on and off randomly while you're away to make it look as if somebody is always at home! Use your LIFX to keep burglars away!

Wall Switch
The lean interface of Cloud Control for LIFX makes it ideal to serve as a wall switch replacement on a spare phone attached to the wall. This feature enables a fullscreen switch that is displayed after ~30s of inactivity.

To unlock the premium features get the unlocker app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=agraetz.lifxccu

Cloud Control for LIFX requires a LIFX remote access token to function which can be generated at https://cloud.lifx.com

Disclamer: This app doesn't collect, store or share any sensitive information beyond what's necessary for the functionality of the app. The LIFX remote access token can be revoked at cloud.lifx.com at any time, rendering any stored information of this app useless.

Copyright © 2017 Alexander Graetz. All rights reserved.

- Response time improved
The new API setting "fast" is now used in most commands to the lights. This decreases the response time by ~50% but there is no confirmation anymore whether the command was received and executed by the light. If you suspect a light of being offline, press the "Refresh" button at the bottom of the main screen to check its state.

Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to read the sync settings.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an application to read from external storage.