Mn 4+ -doped fluoride phosphors are efficient narrowband red-emitting phosphors for white light-emitting diodes (WLEDs) and backlight displays. However, erosion by moisture is the main obstacle that l i m i t s t h e i r a p p l i c a t i o n . I n t h i s w o r k , L N S F : M n 4 + (Li 0.06 Na 1.94 Si 0.94 Mn 0.06 F 6 ) with high quantum yield (QY), luminescent thermal stability, and waterproofness was synthesized using the H 2 O 2 -free r e a c t i o n m e t h o d a t r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e . C o m p a r e d t o NSF:Mn 4+ (Na 2 Mn 0.06 Si 0.94 F 6 ), the QY value, luminescence thermal stability, and water resistance of LNSF:Mn 4+ are obviously improved by codoping of Li + because of the formation of charge-carrier transfer (CT) and rare-Mn 4+ layer induced by codoping of Li + . The former produces the negative thermal quenching (NTQ) effect, which results in the improvement of the luminescent thermal stability. The latter can inhibit the hydrolysis of Mn 4+ on the surface of the sample, which leads to the enhancement of waterproofness. The formation mechanism of the rare-Mn 4+ layer is discussed. A prototype WLED emitting the ideal warm white light (CCT = 3173 K, Ra = 90.4) was assembled by coating a mixture of LNSF:Mn 4+ , yellow emitting phosphor (YAG:Ce 3+ ), and epoxy resin on the blue light InGaN chip, indicating that the performance of the WLED can be improved by using LNSF:Mn 4+ .