Modern outdoor lighting
From the series "Modern lighting - trends 2020".
The topic of modern, intelligent solutions is increasingly of interest to conscious investors, but it is worth remembering that this type of technology can be used not only indoors, but also outdoors, with modern outdoor lighting being a prime example.
Steinel - leader in modern solutions
Looking for lighting that meets the needs of modern consumers, it is worth focusing on the offer of the German manufacturer Steinel, which for years has enjoyed a leading position in the field of sensor technology. It was he who introduced the world's first sensor lamp 30 years ago, and since then he has been taking care of the technological development of his products by bringing together the best specialists. The conscious decision to keep full production in Europe results in the precision of each lamp component and the highest quality of the offered products.
facade lighting
fo: © Steinel
Smart lighting - why is it worth it
Why is it worth investing in intelligent outdoor lighting? First of all, because of the comfort of use, but not without significance is also the question of savings, as well as safety, which is definitely increased when the property is properly illuminated, even in the absence of the owners. Steinel lights are equipped with modern, precise motion and dusk sensors, which can be quickly and easily adjusted using an app on your phone. Not only in terms of sensitivity, but also detection range.
They also have a number of other functions, such as a constant light (useful during a garden party) or a base light (the lamps can shine gently all night and illuminate at full power only when motion is detected). The timing of the lamps can also be set independently using the app. The lamps can also be easily connected in rows, using Bluetooth technology, to create lighting scenarios tailored to the architecture. All this to ensure that the lighting meets the needs of the most demanding customers.
Unrivaled quality for years to come
Modern sensors operate silently and precisely. They will not trigger the lamp when they detect the movement of an animal or in strong winds. In addition, they are aesthetically hidden under the light fixtures, so that quality goes hand in hand with elegance. Modern, minimalist design is another feature that distinguishes Steinel outdoor lamps from other available lighting proposals. Also important is the large selection of fixtures. Facade lamps, garden lamps, or the popular floodlights. All available in the highest quality.
Anthracite garden lamp; illuminated property numbering
Photo: © Steinel
The offer also does not lack such interesting solutions as corner lamps, whose sensors have a wide range of detection or lamps with a built-in camera, which can serve, not only as monitoring, but also as a video intercom. An excellent example is the CamLight lamp, which looks like an ordinary wall lamp, but hides a 1280 × 720 px HD camera, which, after integration with a wifi network, transmits the image to mobile devices, and thanks to the installed intercom module, users at home can not only see what is happening in front of the house, but can also communicate with people outside. For added security, the lamp also has an SD memory card on which the image is recorded.
Also noteworthy are the iHF series lamps - some of the most modern outdoor lamps in the world. Each lamp is a small work of art, in which they have managed to completely hide the precise sensors. The advantages also include a soft start of the light, without glare, as well as a wide detection range (r = 5 m). The baseline light of the lamp can be set in the range of 10-50%. Threshold sensitivity can be set from 2-2000 lux, all conveniently, via the app.
Also worth noting is the XLED series of floodlights. First of all, these lamps are elegant and modern, which is rare in this type of lighting, and secondly - like other Steinel lamps - they are very functional. The illuminating panels can be rotated by 180°, and the sensors detect motion in a radius of as much as 14 meters. In the floodlights, both the lighting time (8 s-35 min) and the threshold sensitivity (2-2000 lux) can be adjusted. The lights also have a base light function.
XLED floodlight
Photo: © Steinel
Those whose infrastructure is not adapted to electrical installation can choose modern, equally functional solar lamps, also available in the Steinel range. No installation is needed to install them.
Between modernity and tradition
Despite the accelerating popularity of smart lighting, not everyone is yet convinced of it, in which case what to propose to the discerning investor? Definitely worth recommending is the Plug&Shine series from the German brand Paulmann. A selection of dozens of luminaires for lighting plants, facades, the driveway or simply the space in front of the house, which can be easily combined into a single system, is a good option for those looking for simple yet effective solutions.
How to prepare a Plug&Shine system?
Plug&Shine works on the principle of a spider web stretched across the garden. To begin with, you need to choose all the luminaires, and then select the appropriate length of cable (also available in this series) to be buried in the ground and connect all the elements. This type of work should be planned already at the stage of the initial design of the garden. The whole system is terminated with a power supply, which can be plugged directly into a 230-volt outlet.
LED garden strip
Photo: © Paulmann
What to do to make this type of lighting more modern? All you need to do is to include a suitable controller operated via an app on your phone. This controller allows you to connect all Plug&Shine lighting to your smart home system, as well as to create individual lighting batches in the garden. It is compatible with the Zigbee 3.0 system, which uses radio transmission to connect devices from different manufacturers in a smart home center.
The controller allows you to quickly switch and dim selected lighting elements, as well as set fixed lighting scenarios. This is an ideal compromise between intelligent outdoor lighting and traditional lamps with only an on-off option. This type of solution is definitely worth recommending, especially to investors aware of modern solutions and looking for quality lighting that will last for many years.
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