Frankfurt, Germany – Today Philips, the global leader in lighting, underlined its leadership in LED lighting by launching new connected lighting systems for homes, businesses and cities. Having pioneered the development of energy efficient LED lighting, Philips further committed itself to taking lighting into a fully digital world. Its new systems connect people, places and devices in homes, at work and cities across the world. The new technologies were launched at Light + Building, in Frankfurt, Germany, the world’s largest trade show for lighting and building technologies.

Philips further illustrated its dedication to innovation, launching a new a light emitting office ceiling that supports the human body’s biorhythms and a Hue lux, a bright white-only version of Hue, which is fully controllable from a smart phone or tablet. Hue lux is compatible with existing Hue apps and hardware, making it the most intelligent white light for the home.

Fusing the worlds of light, art and technology, Philips launched the world’s first 3D-printed luminaire (lighting fixture) in two spectacular designs. Containing a Hue module, the connected lighting system for offices that gives workers smartphone control of their office lighting and building managers new insights into building usage. The intelligent lighting system can incorporate sensors to provide anonymous occupancy and climate data for more efficient facilities management and energy savings. At the same time it gives office workers more control of their open plan environment, aiding comfort and productivity.

Connected cities
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