With over a decade of experience in wireless lighting systems, we often get asked about the best IoT network for lighting. The answer? Well, it depends. Below are a few thoughts that might help you select a technology.
Local Communication: Unlike systems such as DALI, we believe wireless lighting control should operate locally. Signals should go straight from the switch to the lights, avoiding servers to cut down on lag, remove single points of failure, and make setup smoother.
Technology Choices:
– Wirepas and Bluetooth Mesh: Both are great options for local communication without needing a central hub, unlike ZigBee, which relies on a central coordinator (like the Philips Hue gateway).
– Scale and Applications: Wirepas is an option for big sensor networks needing smart routing, while Bluetooth Mesh is ideal for combining devices from multiple brands thanks to its open standard.
Proprietary Networks: Solutions like Casambi have their perks but lack the openness of Bluetooth Mesh and the scalability of Wirepas.
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