Technical Reference
Smart Lighting Protocols
A comparison of Zigbee, WiFi, and Bluetooth for professional lighting installations. Covers protocol selection, product integration, and system design.
Protocol Comparison
Zigbee
Philips Hue, IKEA DIRIGERA
- Mesh network (devices extend range)
- Requires bridge/hub
- Supports 100+ devices
- Very low power consumption
- Most reliable for large installations
Light Solutions products:
WiFi
Shelly, WiZ
- No hub required
- Direct router connection
- Simpler setup
- Higher power consumption
- Best for smaller installations
Light Solutions products:
- HiluX DS8 (built-in Shelly WiFi)
- LED Drivers Powered by Shelly
Bluetooth
Shelly BLU
- Simplest setup
- No hub, no WiFi needed
- Limited range (~10m)
- Best for individual devices
- Can proxy through Shelly gateways
Philips Hue Accessories
Light Solutions provides accessories that extend the Philips Hue ecosystem beyond what Philips offers:
LED Strips and Aluminum Profiles
LED strips create ambient lighting under cabinets, along shelves, or behind furniture. For professional installations, always pair LED strips with an aluminum profile for heat dissipation, light diffusion, and physical protection.
Where to Buy
In Denmark the Shelly-based HiluX products are stocked by smart.dk, which also carries Shelly relays and dimmers and LED strips. LEDpærer.dk lists the same HiluX range alongside their LED recessed spotlights.