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Obtain Competitive Edge by Installing IOT Lighting Solutions for Your Business Premises

by Abhi Sharma Professional in Electronics Department

The world is taking huge technological strides. Automation and IOT are buzzwords in the tech industry that are rapidly having an impact in various other fields as well. Today, we have IOT lighting or smart lighting solutions that can deliver amazing benefits to users in commercial as well as domestic sectors. Read on to know what IOT lighting is and why it could be a game changer for your business.

What is IOT?

In simple terms, IOT is a network of internet enabled physical devices or objects that can collect, send and act on data gathered from surroundings. Typically, these devices or objects have embedded sensors, processors and communication hardware that facilitate intelligent functioning with limited human intervention. Smart lighting controls and LED luminaires are the two cornerstone elements that enable IOT lighting.

Customization for Optimal Illumination

The scope of IOT lighting is vast, let’s start with the basics. IOT lighting allows users to customize lighting settings based on time of day, task on hand, required ambience etc. Smart lighting controls allow you to dim or brighten lighting, either automatically or manually, to accomplish specific purposes. Whether you want to achieve better ambience or have optimal lighting for a particular task, you can adjust lighting for an individual luminaire or a set of luminaires that are a part of the IOT lighting ecosystem.

Intelligence Based Energy Savings

LED luminaires are by themselves energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions. When they become part of an IOT lighting ecosystem, they become even more efficient. Solutions such as daylight harvesting and occupancy sensors help conserve energy and reduce electricity bills. With daylight harvesting, you can adjust lighting to either shut down or dim lights in the presence of adequate sunlight. Occupancy sensors help detect occupant absence or presence and facilitate the switching on/off of lights based on that.

Streamlined Operation, Control and Management

A smart lighting control system can also enhance the safety of the environment. When applied in commercial applications such as offices, manufacturing facilities and warehouses, occupancy sensors can be leveraged to detect intruders. Smart lighting controls allow users to monitor and manage luminaires in a variety of ways – via hand-held remote controls, smartphones and other web-enabled devices. Everything from light usage, operation, maintenance and mishaps can be tracked from a remote location.

Data Analytics for Decision Making

Apart from enhancing functionality, IOT lighting solutions allow businesses to harness the power of data analytics. Smart lighting systems can gather a wide variety of data from the surrounding environment. Retail facilities can analyze valuable data such as time spent in specific areas to better understand customer needs and preferences. Based on their analysis, they can take well-informed decisions for setting ambience, product placement, inventory plans and staff-customer interactions to encourage sales, increase revenues as well as improve customer service.

Incredible as these benefits are, IOT lighting is still in a nascent stage. It’s not necessary for businesses to incorporate all technologies. They can incorporate smart features that deliver outstanding benefits and come within their budget. For more information, get in touch with an experienced lighting design team!


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About Abhi Sharma Freshman   Professional in Electronics Department

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Joined APSense since, August 28th, 2018, From Gurgaon, India.

Created on Feb 20th 2019 04:55. Viewed 610 times.

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