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I have 15 LIFX downlights which each use a two point prong to plug into the roof based electrical loom (Aussie plugs), replacing the inexpensive downlights which came with the building.

They connect to a TP Deco mesh system (M9+3M5s), as it's a long narrow house.

Controlled by both HomeKit and Alexa. 

I agree with the hassle factor of re-entering Homekit numbers, especially when the lights are installed in the ceiling! So once and once only, I entered their numbers and designations (eg Office 1, Office 2, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Lounge 1,2,3 4) in an app called Homepass (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/homepass-for-homekit/id1330266650) which allows for easy retrieval in the event of loss of connectivity. Usually with the lights, switching on and off from the wall restores wifi, but very occasionally I have to do a resynch which is where HomePass comes in handy.

I use my Bedroom lights to wake me in the morning as I'm sensitive to light. They are on a 60 second fade in to daylight 100%. When my cleaners come on a Saturday afternoon, all the lights come on fifteen minutes before arrival (they have a code for the Schlage Sense front door lock- operates only between 430-630pm).

The lounge lights ( four) fade in when Homekit detects I am arriving home, and my lounge room Soma blind (also on Homekit) raises to 80% open. The Soma-equipped bedroom blind also is set to raise when the Lifx lights come on in the morning. The reverse occurs when I leave home. My three Daikin reverse cycle aircon/heaters also switch off when they detect I have left home, configured by three Sensibo units, using a Yonomi app linked to Homekit. The Sensibos can be set to be climate reactive, to switch oil or off when certain temperatures are reached. Perhaps TMI, but there's a lot to be done in the smart home arena, not just to be clever but to save energy. I have timers for electric hot and cold water dispensers, and it's peace of mind to have them auto switch off if I forget to...