Signify releases their Li-Fi system

Signify is the new brand name of Philips Lighting. The name change occurred in March 2018 to represent the transformation from an analogue lighting company into a digital lighting and Internet of Things (IoT) company. Signify is the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers and lighting for the Internet of Things. The company provides lighting solutions for professional segments such as automotive, healthcare, horticulture, office, outdoor, phototherapy, petrol stations, solar, purification, schools, fashion, cinema, and more. These lighting solutions include indoor and outdoor luminaries, lamps, electronics, lighting controls, lighting control software, IoT systems and platforms.

Signify recently released their Li-Fi system. The Li-Fi kit comes with a Li-Fi modem, Signify Philips PowerBalance gen2 luminaires, Ethernet cables and a Li-Fi dongle. You can watch the video blow from TechARP unboxing the Li-Fi kit system from Signify.

With a bandwidth of 30 Mbps, Signify Li-Fi system allows a stable broadband connection for its users. It allows 15 simultaneous users to benefit from a secure connection, under the cone of light. Signify claims their Li-Fi system delivers sufficient speed to make a video call and download and play two HD movies simultaneously.

Signify Li-Fi dongle. Photo from TechARP

Mr Ed Huibers, the head of Business Development Li-Fi at Signify, stated that their Li-Fi system offers fast internet connectivity with no compromise in lighting quality as well. Li-Fi is suited for areas where Wi-Fi connectivity is poor or unavailable. Signify Li-Fi system can be implemented in schools, banks, clinics, hospitals, factories, planes and underground. Li-Fi has a very bright future in the many decades and centuries to come.