Philips LiFi systems offer a new way to connect wirelessly using LED light. Data is sent through light waves that are modulated at the light source and received via an integrated infrared sensor.
By plugging into a LiFi internet zone users can access and transfer data instantly by using a simple personal USB access key. The LiFi zone is completely secured within the pool of light created by the LED luminaire.
Unlike Wi-Fi, which uses radio waves for wireless communication, Philips Li-Fi systems use light waves to provide data communication and illumination. LiFi isn’t just immune to indoor interferences, it creates no interference of its own, thereby helping environments that already have a congested radio frequency spectrum. And importantly, Philips LiFi systems can be used in locations with poor radio frequency signals – or none at all.
The robust connectivity of the system offers the high-speed, stable broadband connection scalable up-to 15 users under single luminaire.
LiFi enabled Philips luminaires are equipped with the special modem, modulating the LED current. Customized integration is possible with various Philips luminaires for a wide variety of applications.
Among its first LiFi enabled luminaires the company offers Philips PowerBalance gen2 as well as Philips LuxSpace downlight. Philips PowerBalance gen2 can be used for wider coverage in work-space areas of the office or schools while Philips LuxSpace downlight is more suitable to create a secure LiFi zones for hospitality areas.
Reference – Philips PR