Why should multi-dwelling units use smart lighting?

Smart lighting means adding intelligence to luminaires and making them capable of interacting with people and other devices in an automated manner. In a multi-dwelling unit (MDU) context, smart lighting is ideal for security purposes and to reduce electricity spending.

Smart lighting brings remote control and automation to the lighting infrastructure of MDUs. It opens a world of possibilities ranging from simple on/off control to complex lighting automation.

With smart lighting in a building, it is easy to turn on and off the light via a smartphone or a dedicated remote control. Internet-connected light can be controlled while not being present in the building. By connecting the light with movement sensors, it can also be turned on automatically when someone enters a room and off when no one is using it.

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Minimize usage with automated schedules

Creating schedules is another possibility of smart lighting. Depending on the routines of the building’s occupants, the lights can be scheduled to switch on and off automatically. Through the schedules, lighting automation can help minimize the usage and reduce electricity spending.

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Deter intruders with smart lights

As a security feature, smart lighting schedules can help create the illusion that someone is present in a building or a specific area when, in reality, it is empty. This way, smart lighting is ideal for deterring unwelcome visitors.

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The heart of smart lighting

With the Squid.link gateways as the heart of your intelligent MDU system, including smart lighting, you can quickly and easily launch it. The market-ready gateways communicate reliably with IoT devices across wireless technologies, including Zigbee and Bluetooth.

The mature gateways have been tested and validated by large volumes of end-users. They live up to strict security standards to make sure that the collected data stay private. Since the gateways are white label products, your company can make them fit your visual identity seamlessly.

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