If I hard reset the bulb with the 5 times on/off sequence, and start over, I get the same results.
I’ve even downloaded and executed the firmware update utility, which did update the firmware from 10ab??? to 102.???, and then done the hard reset sequence with the same results again.
Really disheartening. I’m ready to send the 6 pack back for a refund.
I’ve even disabled all firewall rules on my wifi router, with no change in behavior.
so my issue was i was running a dual band AP so 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz the bulbs were connecting to 2.4GHZ while everything else was 5Ghz. I switched 5Ghz off and everything showed up. after you onboard a bulb and add it to the cloud than you can enable the 5Ghz again and the bulb will continue to work.
Thank you so much!!!
You’ve found the real problem for LIFX bulbs not being visible. And it is obvious to me now. When router have several wi-fi networks bulbs are randomly connected to the different networks (as well as phones).
I’ve also temporarily left only one 2.4 Ghz network and everything works fine now. But this is definitely not the best solution I would expect from LIFX team side. Hopefully they can solve this issue with multiple wi-fi networks.