Why choose Smart rail lighting?
Why is smart rail lighting so convenient? We explain it to you in a number of steps. Some reasons to choose smart rail lighting are as follows:
- Flexible control: With smart rail lighting you can easily control the lighting via an app on your phone, but also via wireless battery-powered wall switches. This allows you to control the lighting from virtually anywhere in the world, even when you are on vacation!
- Easy to move and expand lamps: Because you work with a rail system, you can easily move the rail spots. You can therefore easily add or remove rail spots. This allows you to easily add more lighting.
- Automation and scheduling: Automating your smart rail system is also very convenient.This allows you to choose when the lighting should automatically turn on/off, or change color at a specific time of day.
- Integration with other smart devices: you can seamlessly connect the smart 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 smart rail systems are considerably more energy-efficient than standard LED rail spots. This has nothing to do with the wattage, but with the settings and automation that you can apply to these smart rails. This ensures that the lighting never stays on unnecessarily or for too long while you are already in bed or away from home.This way, you save even more on your energy costs!
- Endless, creative and atmospheric possibilities: With smart rail lighting, you can experiment with different colours, brightness levels, light effects and much more. During a movie night, a party or a relaxing evening at home, you can adjust everything to your liking. This gives you much more flexibility and control over the systems in your home.
Which smart rail lighting is most suitable?
There are multiple types of smart rail systems. The most common systems/communication protocols are Tuya and Zigbee. Both work well for residential use. But which one is best to choose for which situation?
Tuya rail lighting communication protocol:
Tuya is the more affordable solution for smart rail lighting. Tuya works via a WiFi signal from your router.You do not need any additional accessories such as a Bridge/HUB to connect the lights. Tuya applications: Suitable for smaller applications such as bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, etc., because homes often do not have many rails installed, as with numerous rail spots the WiFi network can become slower.
Zigbee rail lighting communication protocol:
Zigbee is the slightly more expensive solution for smart rail lighting. Zigbee works with a Zigbee signal, which is transmitted by a separate Bridge/Hub. It does not really matter which HUB you use for this. It can be from Philips HUE or IKEA Tradfri , but also from another brand, as long as it supports Zigbee 3.0. Advantage of the Zigbee protocol:
- The WiFi network maintains its speed i.v.m. as the communication with the light sources/devices is transmitted via the bridge/hub.
- The lighting responds flawlessly and faster.
- Effortlessly connect multiple light sources to a bridge.
- Bridge large distances, as Zigbee devices communicate with each other independently.
- Additional control options: You can also manually control the lighting with wireless wall switches or other Zigbee accessories . Naturally, this can be automated to define what the lighting should do when the button is pressed.
Zigbee applications: Large spaces, restaurants, showrooms, shops, etc.
Questions about how a Smart rail system works?
Do you still have questions about how the smart rail system works? You can then 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 does smart lighting work, all explained"
