Brilliant! Smart Lighting for Theater, Events, and Businesses

Once upon a time, the dimmer switch was a high-tech device. But technology has come a long way since Joel Spira obtained a patent for that “state-of-the-art” technology in 1961. 

Today, smart lighting is affording businesses unprecedented opportunities to enhance their atmosphere, save money, and improve security.

What is smart lighting? 

Smart refers to “self-monitoring, analysis and reporting technology.” Smart lights contain software that connects wirelessly to the internet, allowing you to control them remotely via an app or a wireless switch.

The smart lighting market is growing exponentially. In 2020, it was valued at an estimated $16.2 billion and is expected to reach a whopping $74.3 billion by 2026, an almost 30% compound annual growth rate in only five years.

Read on to learn how businesses use smart lighting and its many benefits. 

Saving energy and reducing your carbon footprint 

Smart lighting is one of the most effective ways businesses can save money and reduce their carbon footprint. Most smart lighting systems use LEDs, which consume 90% less energy and last 15 times longer than incandescent or fluorescent bulb energy. They also allow you to control the brightness through a wireless device or change it automatically. For example, you can program your lights to run only at certain times of the day or adjust the brightness based on how much natural light is available. The automatic controls ensure your lights are not on when you don’t need them, therefore you are increasing the lifespan of your lighting, which results in a decreased carbon footprint. 

Circadian rhythm and mood lighting 

Today’s smart lighting is extremely versatile, from working with people’s internal body clocks to creating an atmosphere.

Many smart lighting fixtures now include built-in intelligence that can emulate people’s natural circadian rhythms, the sunrise, and sunset, or change color temperature and brightness. In addition to enhancing a business's atmosphere, this creates a more comfortable space for employees and a more pleasant atmosphere for customers and guests. 

Enhanced security 

Safety is a paramount concern for any business, as it provides customers and employees peace of mind. Motion-sensored smart lighting that lights when an unwanted visitor is in the vicinity deters intruders. Linking a smart lighting system to an alarm system can cue red and yellow lights in case of emergency so occupants know to evacuate.

Smart lighting for your event

Whether you’re lighting the stage for the latest theater production or fulfilling the vision of a newly married couple at their reception, there are smart lighting options available to execute these events with ease.

Technology is available to program the lighting for an entire stage show in advance and then let the automation run during the program. The options are endless. You can set the perfect sunset scene in the theater, highlight a room with your company’s colors and logo, or leave guests in awe with the perfect highlights of wedding colors.

PORT: Innovative lighting systems

PORT has more than 37 years of experience designing customized lighting solutions. We provide individualized plans for every client so we can realize your vision. We offer the following services:

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