Why choose Smart track lighting?
Why is smart track lighting so convenient? We will explain that to you in a few steps. The main reasons to choose smart track lighting are the following:
- Flexible control: With smart track lighting, you can easily control the lighting via an app on your phone, as well as via wireless battery-operated wall switches. This allows you to control the lighting from almost anywhere in the world, even when you are on vacation!
- Easily move and expand lights: Because you work with a rail system, you can easily move track lights . You can therefore easily add or remove track lights . This allows you to easily add more lighting.
- Automate and schedule: Automating your smart rail system is also very convenient.This allows you to choose when the lighting should automatically turn on/off, or change its light color at a specific time of day.
- Integration with other smart devices: you can smart seamlessly connect the rail system to your existing smart devices and have them communicate with each other. You can automate all of this in the app on your phone.
- Energy efficiency: LED Smartrail systems are significantly more energy-efficient than standard LED track lights. This is not related to the wattage, but to the settings and automation you can apply to these smart tracks. This ensures that the lighting never stays on unnecessarily or for too long while you are already in bed or away from home.This will save you even more on your energy costs!
- Endless, creative, and atmospheric possibilities: With smart track lighting, you can experiment with different colors, brightness, lighting effects, and much more. Whether during a movie night, a party, or a relaxing evening at home, you can adjust everything to your preference. This gives you much more flexibility and control over the systems in your home.
Which smarttrack lighting is most suitable?
There are several types of smart track systems; the most common systems/communication protocols are Tuya and Zigbee. Both work well in a home. But which one should you choose for which situation?
Tuya track lighting communication protocol:
Tuya is the more affordable solution for smarttrack lighting. Tuya operates via a WiFi signal from your router.You don't need any additional accessories such as a Bridge/HUB to connect the lights. Tuya applications: Smaller applications such as bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, etc. because a home usually doesn't have that many tracks installed, as too many track lights will slow down the WiFi network.
Zigbee track lighting communication protocol:
Zigbee is the slightly more expensive solution for smarttrack lighting. Zigbee works with a Zigbee signal, which is sent out by a separate Bridge/Hub. It actually doesn't matter which HUB you use for this. This can be from Philips HUE or IKEA Tradfri , but also from another brand, as long as it works on Zigbee 3.0. Advantage of the Zigbee protocol:
- WiFi network maintains its speed i.v.m. communication with the light sources/devices is sent via the bridge/hub.
- Lighting responds flawlessly and faster.
- Easily connect many light sources to a bridge.
- Bridge long distances, because Zigbee devices communicate with each other individually.
- Extra control options: You can also manually operate the lighting using wireless wall switches or other Zigbee accessories . Of course, this can also be automated to determine what the lighting should do when you press the button.
Zigbee applications: Large spaces, restaurants, showrooms, shops, etc.
Questions about how a Smarttrack system works?
Do you have any questions about how the smart track system works? Please feel free to contact our experts without obligation. They will work with you to find the best solution. If you have any questions about smart lighting in general, you can read our blog article : "How smart lighting works, everything at a glance"
