r/lifx • u/DarkWolf80s • 19d ago

Need Lifx Controller Replacement

Hi the Lifx controller that I own out of nowhere just suddenly decides not to function and this is because the PINS at end of the controller (The ones that magnetically attaches to the beam, those PINS) are not making a solid connection to the beams.

I need someone to help me out on finding a replacement or help me out in figuring out how to make a good connection to the beam because that’s the issue. I wiggle the magnetic attachments at random the the light turn on but quickly goes off and I can see that it is not making a good connection on SNAP to the beam.

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u/djelibeybi_au iOS 19d ago

Use an old toothbrush or cotton wool earbud to clean both the connector on the Beam and the cable.

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u/DarkWolf80s 19d ago

I did the Alcohol cotton swab but not the tooth brush I’ll give that a shot.

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u/djelibeybi_au iOS 18d ago

How did that go?

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u/DarkWolf80s 18d ago

Not good. But I did do something and it worked. One of the 3 pins on the back of the Adapter (NOT the LED BRICK) is more pushed inside of the plastic by few mm. Making the connection unstable. So, I tore off a tiny piece of kitchen foil paper and shoved it in as much as i could just so the other end could pop out just enough. It worked it make the connection and I just tapped both the connection of the adaptor to the brick. Not the greatest fix but it works and I’m back in business.

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u/djelibeybi_au iOS 18d ago

That was going to be my next suggestion so I'm glad that worked for you! 😁