Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
LIFX vs Moes
What sets them apart
| Compare |  LIFX | Moes ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $17.50 | €14.95 |
| Hub required | No | YesHas it |
| Security update period | 5 yearsHigher | 2 years |
| Markets | AU, CA, US | AE, AT, BE, BR, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, RU, SE, SI, SK, TW, US |
| Matter certified | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Local control | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Energy reporting | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Warranty (2 years).
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Key differences
- Hub required: only Moes.
- Support channels: only LIFX offers Community.
- Security update period is higher at LIFX: 5 years vs 2 years.
- Device types: only Moes offers Thermostat, Trv, Plug.
- Protocols: only Moes offers Thread, Zigbee.
- Ecosystems: only LIFX offers Smartthings.
- Markets: only LIFX offers AU, CA.
- Markets: only Moes offers AE, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
LIFX
LIFX is a lighting-only brand for people who want Matter bulbs that run without a hub and keep working on a local network. It sells in Australia, CA and US and starts at $17.50, under the €61.38 mid-range mark for Matter devices in this comparison.
Moes
Moes fits homeowners who want wide device coverage without recurring fees, and it takes an overall score of 9.2 here. Devices start at €14.95, cameras cost €50.95, and monitoring runs at €0 a month on a 0 months contract, backed by a 2-year warranty.
Score breakdown
| Area | LIFX | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry price is $17.50, under the €61.38 mid-range mark for Matter devices. | 9.2HigherEntry price of €14.95 sits below the site median of €96.46, and monitoring runs at €0 a month. |
| Offer | 9.1Lighting is the whole catalogue at $17.50, with Matter and Wi-Fi in matter and wi fi. | 9.2HigherFree camera features, local microSD recording, a 2-year warranty and 60 days to return a device. |
| Trust | 9.6Backed by Feit Electric Company, Inc. in US with 5 years of security support and a 2 years warranty. | Not confirmed |
Which one suits you
Pick LIFX if security update period matter most.
Pick Moes if hub required matter most.
Where these facts come from
LIFX
- lifx.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Moes
- moeshouse.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- moes.net: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | LIFX | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Matter smart home devices | 9 of 33 | 10 of 33 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | LIFX | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Lighting | Thermostat, Trv, Lighting, Plug, Hub, Sensor, BlindsCovers more |
| Protocols | Matter, Wi fi | Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Wi fiCovers more |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter, SmartthingsCovers more | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter |
| Legal entity | Feit Electric Company, Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Home security
| Fact | LIFX | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not confirmed | €50.95 |
| Monitoring per month | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Minimum contract | Not confirmed | 0 months |
| Products | Not confirmed | Alarm, Camera, Smart lock, Video doorbell, Smoke alarm |
| Professional monitoring | Not confirmed | No |
| Local storage | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Diy |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 60 days |
| Free features | Not confirmed | Live viewing, motion alerts, two-way audio and local microSD recording with no subscription |
| Top resolution | Not confirmed | 2k |
| Power source | Not confirmed | Battery, Solar |
| Installation required | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | LIFX | Moes | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security update period | 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 yearsbelow the median | 2.5 years |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 34 listed brands.
Pros and cons
LIFX
Pros
- A hub is not required, so fittings pair and run without bridge hardware.
- Local control is supported, so dimming and scenes keep working on the home network.
- Matter certified, with alexa, google and homekit covered for voice and platform control.
Cons
- Lighting is the only product type, so sensors, plugs, blinds and hubs have to come from Aqara or SONOFF (lighting).
- Sales run in Australia, CA and US only, so buyers outside those markets face a cross-border order.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line listed among those channels.
Moes
Pros
- Entry devices come in at €14.95, under the site median of €96.46 for starting prices.
- Recurring cost is €0 a month on a 0 months contract, so there is nothing to renew later.
- Heating, lighting, plugs, sensors, blinds, cameras, doorbells, locks and alarms are all sold by one brand, listed under alarm, camera and smart lock.
Cons
- A hub is required, so the entry price of €14.95 does not cover a working starter system and the hub sits among the listed thermostat, trv and lighting.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line among the listed routes to help.
- Professional monitoring is not offered, so alarm, camera and lock owners handle their own alerts rather than relying on a watching service.
Who each suits
LIFX
Who it suits
- People adding bulbs to a mixed home who want Matter without another hub, since Aqara and Samsung ranges centre on hubs and sensors while LIFX stays on lighting.
- Renters and first-time buyers who want local control out of the box and would rather skip the hub-and-sensor spread of Aqara or the Samsung SmartThings hub.
- Households that want colour lighting bought in one of the markets LIFX lists, without pulling in SONOFF's wider device range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Whole-home builds that need blinds, thermostats and sensors from one brand, since Aqara and SONOFF both list those types.
- Anyone who wants scheduled phone support, because LIFX support runs on email, chat and help centre.
- Buyers outside AU, CA and US, where LIFX lists no market of their own.
Moes
Who it suits
- Homeowners and renters who want heating, lighting, plugs, blinds and cameras bought from a single seller.
- Anyone who will not pay a monthly monitoring fee and prefers card recording at home to a cloud plan.
- Households already running Alexa, Google or HomeKit who want Matter and Thread kit to join the same home.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on the smallest possible budget, since SONOFF starts lower at €6.16.
- Buyers who would rather deal with a lighting and heating specialist, since Aqara lists hub, sensor and lighting and Lutron lists lighting, blinds and thermostat.
- Anyone who wants a watching service to respond to alarms, since professional monitoring is not offered.
Current offers
LIFX
Current offer
Discount code
10% off your first order (newsletter signup): 10% off first order
Email newsletter signup on lifx.com
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | LIFX | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
LIFX
How much does LIFX lighting cost at entry?+
LIFX lists lighting from $17.50, which is the lowest figure in the collection rather than a typical one. It sits under the €61.38 mid-range mark for Matter devices, and richer colour fittings go above it.
Do I need a LIFX hub?+
A hub is not required. Fittings connect on their own and can be driven from the app, voice assistants and the hub ecosystems in alexa, google and homekit. Since no bridge is needed, a room can be lit before any other smart-home hardware is bought.
Moes
What does a Moes device cost at entry?+
The cheapest listed Moes devices start at €14.95, which sits below the site median of €96.46 for entry pricing across the brands listed here. Cameras sit higher, at €50.95 for the range. Buyers pay for hardware only, so the outlay is the whole cost rather than a first instalment followed by fees.
What do I need before I start a Moes setup?+
A hub is required, so budget for that before the individual devices. The range covers thermostats, radiator valves, lighting, plugs, hubs, sensors and blinds under thermostat, trv and lighting. Once the hub is running, the rest of the kit talks to it over matter, thread and zigbee rather than needing separate bridges for each standard.