Will you be able to connect to your light fixture at work to access the internet? Believe it or not this new technology exists! At Nextwave we were excited to take part in a webinar this past week to learn about that interesting new technology called Li-Fi. Here are some basics on this technology:
What is Li-Fi? Li-Fi is a wireless technology that uses LED bulbs to transmit data.
How does it work? A data connection is connected to your light fixture. Data is transmitted through the LED bulb to a device by modulating or flashing the LED light so fast that it cannot be seen by your eyes but can be picked-up by a receiver in your electronic device.
Why might this be better than Wi-Fi?
Because it is not RF (Radio Frequency) it does not interfere with sensitive electronics so it can be used in environments such as Hospitals or Airplanes.
It is more secure because the signal is contained within that respective room and does not “bleed” to other areas beyond the room.
Li-Fi is able to transmit large amounts of data quicker than Wi-Fi.
For those that are worried about the RF from Wi-Fi systems constantly hitting your body; this may be a healthier alternative.
Please have a look at this short video by Signify which is one of the leaders in this technology.
If you are interested in this or any other ways LED lighting can be beneficial for your home or office; please give us a call at Nextwave, we would be happy to help!
Nextwave Electric is proud to call Stratford home and to service the Fairfield county and New Haven county communities since 2003.