Introducing Casambi
In summary
Casambi controls lighting over Bluetooth from a phone, tablet or watch. The network is closed, so a building's own network cannot reach it — what that means for security, the projects it suits, and where it stands in New Zealand.
Posted on: 19 / 03 / 2019
Introducing Casambi
The Casambi solution is based on a state-of-the-art Bluetooth wireless technology allowing you to control lighting via smartphones, tablets and even smart watches.
Bluetooth lighting control requires us to think differently. In this blog we deal with some of the challenges and opportunities that come with the application of wireless lighting control.
Security
The Casambi network is a closed BLE network and local building networks cannot be accessed via the system or the app. Sharing settings allow you to lock down access with a password and any gateways use HTTPS communication process.
More detail is available in the following file: 10 Points on Casambi Security
Client Benefits and Project Type
Benefits apply in workplace and community (health/aged care) type applications at a room level, or multi floor building level. I.e. a multi floor office fit out, teaching space, common area, smaller community or public buildings.
- General Benefits of Lighting control Reduced energy use through automation, operation by building occupants (scenes) & controlling light for wellness.
- Reduced cost Through reduced wiring, controllers, cabling, complexity, commissioning, & installation labour. Faster delivery onsite
- Improved Flexibility Without cables, Casambi is flexible during commissioning or future fine tuning. Casambi networks can be created or changed simply within the app (unlike hardwired networks). Facility managers or occupants can download their own app and receive training on how to use it and tweak their own system (with the right permissions).
Availability in NZ
Holders Technology stock all of the Casambi modules in New Zealand, plus other Casambi partner products like sensors and input modules.
We have the expertise and resources to commission any Casambi project, big or small.
Whats next....?
In our next blog we will provide some further information on how to specify Casambi and some of the risks.