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Next-Gen Lighting Technology

Signify Announced a New Range of Hue Smart Lights

— June 26, 2019 — Tech
Signify has stated that it will be releasing new Hue smart lights, which have increased internet transmitting Li-Fi technology. The lights are titled Truelifi and have the ability to transmit data, at speeds of 150 Mbps, to nearby devices like laptops or smartphones. The new smart lights use light waves instead of radio signals, like the ones used in 4G or Wi-Fi. The new Hue Smart Lights will contain new models and also transceivers that can be retrofitted to previously installed lights.

The company is looking to provide its Smart Lights to professional spaces, like offices and hospitals as opposed to homes. Li-Fi technology has existed for some time but has not seen widespread adoption. However, the technology does have certain advantages -- for example in situations with a lot of radio frequency, it can perform better than radio signals.


Image Credit: Signify
Trend Themes
1. Li-fi Technology for Data Transmission - Hue smart lights with Li-Fi Technology that enable data transmission through light waves rather than radio signals create opportunities for new applications in data-sensitive settings
2. Retrofit Technology for Smart Lights - The introduction of retrofittable transceivers into previously installed lights creates opportunities to upgrade legacy devices with new communication and data capabilities
3. Commercial Space Adoption of Smart Lighting Technology - The move towards providing Smart Lights to professional settings, like hospitals and offices, brings opportunities for adoption and scalability in the commercial space
Industry Implications
1. Lighting Industry - The introduction of Truelifi smart lights presents opportunities for manufacturers to incorporate Li-Fi technology into future products and offer retrofit capabilities to existing lights.
2. Technology Industry - Li-Fi technology opens up possibilities for new applications in data-sensitive environments like hospitals and offices and represents a potential new market segment for technology companies
3. Healthcare Industry - Li-Fi technology-enabled smart lights can potentially minimize radio frequency interference and electromagnetic interference in hospitals, making them a promising solution for medical facilities
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