LED Lighting and the Internet of Things
Outdoor LED Lighting Get’s Smarter with IoT
The Internet of Things is developing before our eyes and threatening to transform the way we interact with just about everything in our home and work environments. How do we anticipate utilizing the IoT to improve outdoor LED lighting?
What are the Benefits of LED Lighting?
The benefits of LED lighting are leading to a revolution that is in full swing here in the Bay Area, and advocates of the technology run the gamut from energy conscious homeowners to municipal directors to corporate facilities managers. What’s all the fuss about? Let’s start with the basics. LED lights are energy efficient; they have long usage lives; and they provide cost saving through lowered energy bills. They also come in an extensive variety of colors, sizes and styles, so they can blend with nearly any decor.
What is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things describes technology that allows users to control various aspects of their homes or workplaces through the web. When sensors are placed in items, the Internet of Things allows users to remotely access those items or to create parameters for systems to take actions when specific circumstances occur. Many new Bay Area homes, for instance, are being constructed to include technologies that allow owners to remotely set home alarms, change thermostat settings, and manage other household functions.
How They Work Together
When sensors are placed in LED lights and integrated with the Internet of Things, these lights can be controlled and used in diverse and cool ways. Using the Internet of Things:
- LED lights can be linked to telephones or doorbells to alert people with hearing impairments that they have a call or visitor.
- Homeowners can remotely turn on outdoor LED lighting when they return after dark.
- Businesses and homeowners can have LED lights automatically turn off in areas that are not in use.
- LED light intensities can be increased or decreased for mood choices or cost savings.
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Municipal California and Nevada LED Street Lighting Design Help
Outdoor LED lighting is clearly the brightest and most energy efficient option on the market today for many applications. Learn more about commercial and residential outdoor lighting design options at the Great Basin Lighting website, or call our team at (925) 240-1566 (California office) or (775) 333-0900 (Nevada office) to schedule a consultation about your project.