Li-Fi is unlikely to replace Wi-Fi because it requires direct line of sight between the light source and receiver, similarly to infrared technology. This means that devices using Li-Fi would lose their internet connection whenever an obstacle blocks the line of sight, limiting mobility compared to Wi-Fi which can pass through walls and works in any direction. People have come to expect internet access wherever they are without worrying about maintaining a clear line of sight, so Li-Fi would not be seen as an upgrade from Wi-Fi for mobile devices.