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5 THINGS ABOUT SMART LIGHTING Smart Lighting is not new, but it has some surprising benefits. We asked Ansell Lighting to tell us the top five advantages of smart lighting.
“CONNECTED SMART LIGHTING SYSTEMS DELIVER REAL ENERGY SAVINGS”
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Not the first thing people think of, but smart lighting allows the user to decide the intensity of the lighting system and change the colour of the lighting to match their circadian rhythm, helping to regulate natural sleep cycles, and improve wellbeing.
WILL 2 ITLOWER BILLS
Connected smart lighting systems deliver real energy savings. They not only offer complete control over when and where lights are in operation, but also over output levels and colour temperatures, both of which impact energy consumption.
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Where updates are required for existing fittings such as table lamps or other plug-in light sources, smart plugs and smart lamps are great options. Smart plugs, for example, add connectivity to anything plugged into them so more traditional fittings can be linked together via an app and their use controlled in the same manner as a brand-new smart lighting system. Similarly, smart lamps can be installed in existing light fittings and linked with other connected products, forming fully controllable lighting systems.
TELL YOU WHEN IS READY 4 ITYOURCANPIZZA
No, really. Systems like Ansell’s OCTO can be integrated with various apps including Domino’s, where lights change colour automatically when your pizza is ready. And of course, luminaires can be controlled wirelessly, remotely by an app or paired with voice control devices including Hey Google, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri.
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Smart lamps can be installed in existing light fittings and linked with other connected products, forming fully controllable lighting systems.
EASY 5 ITTOISINSTALL
Smart Lighting products and applications are controlled and hosted on the cloud, so there is no hub or wiring to install, and many of the units are simply installed like a normal light lamp or switch.
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