Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Dyson company is known for their technology innovation and their attention to design. The Lightcycle lamp checks off both boxes with a unique, modern design and hi-tech features. The design is modern and minimalistic, resembling a construction crane or a universal bevel protractor (tool used to measure angles). It is both simple and complex, using pulleys, rollers and a swivel to make adjustments to the light’s aim. Positional adjustments are made effortlessly to get the light to aim just where you want it, although if you have the lamp against a wall, its adjustable area is reduced. This is because as you push the light inwards toward the vertical arm, the back end of the horizontal arm moves away at an equal rate. Having the lamp next to a wall will limit how far you can push the light towards the vertical arm. In most cases you will be able to position the base in such a way that it will get your light to aim just where you want it though. This is because it has a full 360 degree swivel. In fact the direction of light can be maneuvered in the following ways: 360 degrees rotation around the base; up and down (around 2 feet of vertical adjustment); and forward/backwards (over 1.5 feet of forward/backward adjustment). In all configurations, the light points downward, as it is fixed to the horizontal arm. I have my base behind my computer monitors with the light pointing towards my keyboard. The lamp has two touch sensitive points on the top of the horizontal arm that control the color (shades of white) and brightness of the light. On the belly of that same arm are more buttons that control motion detection and light cycle. I find those buttons to be a bit confusing as to which one controls what, so I mainly control the settings with the Dyson Link app on my phone. An interesting thing about this lamp is that you can configure it (through the app) to display a natural light that is similar to your exact location’s natural light. You can also enter in your age and it will change the light to optimize it specifically for you. Dyson spent years researching and developing this technology and I don’t know how much is hype and how much is science, but I can say that using their age and location synchronized settings, I find the light to be very comfortable at my workstation. The light also has a wake-up mode, sleep mode and an away mode. The away mode is interesting because it will cause the lamp to turn on and off at random intervals between 4pm and 11pm while you’re gone. I have been using this lamp for long periods of time for quite a while now and I mostly love it. I only have a couple of things that I don’t love. First, it was harder than necessary to assemble. No tools are required but getting the vertical arm to screw into the base was a bit of a chore. There is a plastic disc underneath that the vertical arm screws into and it is very shallow and hard to get a decent grip on to get it threaded. Another thing I’m not crazy about is that there is a lot of “play” in the base, which makes the vertical arm a little wobbly. This may be a way to help balance everything, but it doesn’t seem right. It’s a little thing because when you put the light into any position, it stays there, so it doesn’t affect much; it’s just a little strange to me. The last thing is that this light has a motion detector setting that will turn off the light if there is nobody in the area. It’s a good way to make sure the light isn’t being wasted, but not so good for a workstation application. If you are being somewhat still at your desk, the light will constantly turn off on you. Thankfully, you don’t have to use the motion detector if you don’t want to, and there are probably some applications where it works better. Overall I have to say that I love this lamp and it is a great addition to my workstation.

I’m consistently impressed with the ongoing innovations in useful technology Dyson comes up with, including reimagining home appliances people use everyday. The Dyson Lightcycle task light, is no exception. The Dyson Lightcycle is a well-made, functional, desk lamp. I could totally see this task light working out well on a large office desk or drafting table, perhaps used by a designer, an engineer, or even an architect. But with that being said, the ultra-modern, almost futuristic, robotic appearance of this light may not compliment everyone’s decor, and may only look good in a particular type of room or style of furnishings. Unboxing went smoothly. The device was packaged extremely well, and it was a pretty straightforward process in putting the task light together with the handy step-by-step diagram printed on the inside lid of the box. And following the prompts in the Dyson Link App made pairing the Lightcycle to my phone via Bluetooth, simple and easy. The Dyson Link App enables you to personalize your Dyson Lightcycle according to your age (birth year), and location. You can customize various features based on your daily routine and activity. There are several pre-set modes: study, relax, boost (for automatically increased brightness of white light), wake-up, sleep, and away. The app allows you to adjust the color temperature and brightness/dimming. This can also be done manually on the Dyson Lightcycle itself via the controls by slide-touch or finger-tap. Color of the light ranges from a warm, relaxing ‘sepia’, to a cool, white light. The Dyson Lightcycle is designed to reduce eye strain by tracking daylight so as to simulate the natural, local daylight of where you live. I found this technology to be particularly interesting. Since our light needs can change as we grow older, this task light can be customized to meet those changing needs. However, taking into consideration not only Dyson’s reputation and consistent quality in the design of their innovative products, but more importantly, the cost for this particular device, although impressed with the task light’s performance, unfortunately I’m unable to recommend. The Dyson Lightcycle’s cost, coupled with what this desk lamp can do and who would benefit most from using it, just doesn’t warrant its very high price point, in my opinion. Basically, there are other lamps out there in the marketplace, as well as, brands of bulbs that can work with existing lamps, which are comparable with regards to similar features - such as pairing with your mobile device and personal customization for home or office use - available for a much lower cost which average consumers would most likely be more willing (and able) to spend.

First of let me say I was impressed with engineering, just how the light itself work by just putting two stick together very impressed, the design is simple with a modern touch. The installation process was painless, Screw the vertical pole to the base, and then attach the light stick to where the bearings are, and done. You do not see any wires except the one that has to be connected to the wall. Adjusting the lamp to different positions took very minimal effort, it can also be spin around. By adjusting the height of the lamp upward the light beam spread wider illuminating more area on the desk, adjusting it downward you can illuminate a specific spot. The brightness and light temperature color can be adjusted with the touch sensitive buttons on top of the light. This lamp also has a motion sensor which react when your close by, and turn itself on, acting more like a path light. This lamp is also equipped with auto feature that will adjust the light brightness and temperature color, according to your light environment. This is not a regular lamp it also works with an app, link it to the Dyson Link app and you can control it from there, actually adjusting the light temperature and color felt bit more accurate than using the buttons. The light itself is very bright and does not heat up. Close to the base it has a USB plug perfect for phone charging. Overall lamp works as intended and is beyond any regular lamp out there, but it may not be affordable to most.

The Dyson LightCycle Desk is truly a marvel of design. The name isn’t quite what is seems, though. When I received the unit to test, and opened the box, I thought maybe it was a LIGHTED DESK. No, it’s a desk light. Maybe that’s the next idea. :) I wasn’t sure what to expect at first. It’s an unusual design. It comes disassembled; the instructions are printed on the lid of the box. As with previous Dyson products that I’ve tried, the items are meticulously packaged. The manual is wrapped in wax paper, there are multiple pieces of plastic-cling to peel off as you assemble. The only issue I had with assembly is that I found it difficult to snap the upper arm into place. The photo could have been a bit clearer on how to snap in into place where the wheels were in the correct place. It took me a few tries before I got it right. The base does take up a lot of real estate. I have a small desk, so I put the light on a nearby file. With the long arm, it still displayed light across the desk. It is motion activated (if you activate that feature), which is nice for my office; the overhead switch is in an awkward place. I walk in, not even close to the light, and it senses movement. The bulb housing itself is small, but it puts out a lot of light considering the size. You can move the light up or down, controlling the concentration. You can also sync the light with the Dyson app. I had some issues with the light fully syncing with my Samsung phone. It would get about half way and get an error. I had to wait until the next day before it would complete the process. The app is fun to play with. You can put in your location so that the light automatically changes to match your local area. There are also presets, such as Relax mode, which is a warmer hue for winding down. I used the Custom Settings to get the tone just right for the way I work. I’m not a huge fan of artificial light, so having the control over the type of light it puts out was a nice feature. The LightCycle Desk is another fabulous design by Dyson. It will certainly be a conversation piece in your home.

This light was a breeze to set up and I will be honest I did not know what to expect from Dyson. The setup was a breeze. It wasn't difficult at all and only took 2 steps, screw in the base/attach the arm. The movement of the lighting arm was extremely smooth, the turning base just glided when touched. The amount of control you have is amazing via the app and on lamp controls. The lamp has controls that allow for complete lighting control; brightness/warmth, motion sensor, auto lighting that adjust to the room darkness and synced lighting to the sunrise and sunset based on geographical location. You can preset your own setting for a specific desired lighting for each individual that uses the lamp. The lamp also has a usb-c near the base of the lamp which is great for my cell phone. The ability to shift from diffused lighting (by having the lamp at it's max height) to focused lighting (by lowering the arm) is a huge convenience. I set it up in the reading area and it genuinely makes sitting in that area and reading much more enjoyable. The lamp design is also a major hit with guests, it is a great conversation piece as it adds a contemporary flare to any area. The first question is, how does it work followed by praise for the flexibility of the design. I definitely recommend this smart lamp to light up any area and inspire tech envy but all kidding aside it is a very nice lamp and you will soon forget about the price tag when you see it in action.

This is a very nice light. I use it on my office and enjoy a lot of the features. The auto light on when I approach my desk is really nice and it’s proximity to me is good. I also really enjoy the ability for it to keep similar light patterns as the sun, go to a study mode, or even change to a blue-ish hue vs white/yellow. The ability to control the light from my phone with Bluetooth is also a really nice feature. The one touch on top of lamp for all features above listed also makes it easy without my phone around. I like it a lot - it’s very adjustable. I chose this over the newer model that swivels because I preferred this design in my office to the new one.

So well built. Light output is great and I love the lamp.

REALLY REALLY REALLY GOOD PRODUCT! I really like it!

So many features to this smart lamp, just what i expected from Dyson. Nicest features I have found are the daylight tracking and the motion sensor, which automatically shuts it on and off if you leave or enter the room. Exactly what I was looking for and has met or exceeded expectations.

I bought this light taskbar for my husband. He's an artist and lately he has been drawing plans for different buildings he wants built on our land. With this light he sees everything much better and isn't experiencing as much eyestrain as with the big overhead light. And, we have the added advantage of a superior "nightlight" if we walk past in the dark...how cool is that? Trust Dyson to be on the cutting edge!

Pricey like most dyson items but I can't get over the design and the light that it produces! great light and well worth the price!

When I recieved the light the first thing I noticed how well it was packaged. If you have ever owned an Apple product it is very similar. Putting the light together was simple and required no tools and I was up and running in minutes. When I downloaded the app it walks you through the setup process which again was very easy. Once you get into the app it asks you a few questions about age, etc. so it can help set the light right based on your age. There are endless ways to customize your light which I felt was a little too much based on all the different settings. Once you get it how you want it’s as simple as touching one button on the light itself or in the app. The light is very bright (the way I set it up) and built beautifully. It appears this light will last 60 years just like the bulbs. I also like to USB Charger on the back so I can plug in my phone. My only reason I took away one star is the price. I feel like you could get a great looking light and stick a Phillips HUE bulb and get the same affect for much cheaper. Overall I love the look and functionality of the lamp and everyone notices it as soon as they walk in but the price is a bit high for what you get.

This light is bright, sturdy, well balanced, visually appealing, and does not put off any heat. The controls are easy to use both on the fixture and in the phone app. Custom settings allow different light levels and color tones. It can either be manually operated or fully automatic when it comes to adjusting the brightness and tones based on the surrounding light coming in from the windows and / or other light fixtures. There are a few minor issues but definitely not deal breakers. First, the fixture needs a lot of open space for the horizontal arm to fit. Otherwise it can end up hitting the wall. I wish the arm could be moved diagonally to raise the light higher than the top of the vertical arm. As is, the height only goes up so much. Lastly, when in auto mode, the light sometimes readjusts when a white paper is placed under it. Either my eyes adjust accordingly or it slowly reverts back to a normal level. It is a little annoying but can be prevented simply by being in the manual mode. The fixture can be updated with the phone app via bluetooth so maybe that is something they can change in a future update. Ultimately, it is still a really nice light. One small, unobtrusive LED fixture puts out a really impressive amount of light.

The Dyson desk light has some great features. It is very easy to move it to the optimal place since it swivels and goes up and down effortlessly. The other great features include the sensor for turning on and off due to inactivity, the automatic daylight, study and relax modes, and the ability to adjust the brightness and the warmth manually. I also like that you can control the light either manually or with the app. This desk light is perfect for crafting and doing other close up work. It was easy to install and seems to be good quality. It would have earned five stars had it been able to go up higher for when I use my standing desk, and if the light head could tilt to reduce glare. I definitely recommend this lamp for anyone who needs to control their desktop or work space lighting.

I bought this light as a gift for a person with low vision. It beats every lamp that he has used to date. Versatility of being able to position the light any way you want and still get wide coverage is a great advantage. There does not seem to be anything on the market that is comparable

I looked a lot for a Desk Lamp till I found this at Best Buy and decided to give it a shot , And I wasn't wrong one great lamp where you can control it from you iPhone it has many futures. A must have

If you're looking for a lamp for your living room, this probably isn't it. The design looks like a tower crane you see on the city skyline. However, as a desk lamp for the office, it's very cool. Typical of any Dyson product, the product comes well packaged and is easy to assemble. You'll need to download the Dyson Link app to get the full functionality out of the lamp. If you already have a Dyson account, it's easy to log in, pair the lamp and run a quick update. If you don't have a Dyson account, it'll take you a few moments to set one up before you can get going. The light itself goes from pure white to very soft white. You have the ability to adjust it to any color temperature in between and also the ability to adjust the brightness. You can set it for Auto, which detects the light in the room and adjusts accordingly. There is also a motion setting to detect movement so the light will automatically go off when no one is around. You can set it to sync up with your location so that the lamp mimics the natural daylight for your location at that time of day. Through the app, you can set "Scenes". This is where you can set up presets for the lamp. It comes with a few ready to go, such as Relax (low, soft light) and Precision (Extremely bright, pure white light). You can set up your own based on your preferences or just use the ones they give you. Of course there's always manual control where you can just use the controls on top of the lamp or on the app to manually adjust everything. Overall, the design is cool and I can definitely appreciate the engineering that went in to this thing. However, it is a very odd looking lamp and it's use is really limited to an office. I hope that Dyson is able to take what they've learned with this lamp and translate it into something for the home, such as a floor lamp. Also, the price is quite high for a desk lamp. That being said, for the amount of flexibility in lighting that this lamp provides, along with the build quality and the estimate or 60 yrs of life, it could be worth it for the right person.

Is this a little overboard? Yes. Is this from Dyson so who cares? Also yes. I love Dyson, I have many of their Vacuums, and now this desktop lamp. The packaging is like you would expect along with the build quality. Putting together the lamp is pretty easy and the instructions are clear on how to do that. I had the lamp put together within 5 minutes. There are many settings to choose from, such as light color temperature, brightness, auto brightness, motion detecting on/off, and a program that matches the lighting based on the current outdoor light. There are 3 axis in which you can adjust the lamp, forward and backward, up and down, and rotation. You cannot tilt the lamp, but you don't need to when using it as the other adjustments prove to work quite well. I would give this 5 stars but I've had to unplug and completely re-set up the light because it completely looses connection with the app. Once this happened the light would have a bit of a mind of its own in terms of brightness. We will see how the goes long term. Other than the connection issue, the lamp provides excellent colored light and is easy on the eyes.

Very cool design and very cool features for this high tech looking light from Dyson

yes its very expensive but this thing get as close to natural light than anything I have ever used.