Intelligence beyond the indoors
Smart Lighting for Outdoor
The digital evolution of outdoor lighting is transforming how spaces are experienced and managed. By combining wireless control, smart sensors, and LED technology, outdoor lighting becomes context-aware – optimizing energy use, reducing environmental impact, and delivering a safer, more engaging user experience for people and places alike.
Significant energy savings are achieved through adaptive lighting schemes. Schedule-based dimming of streetlights complemented with movement detection can reduce security concerns. The implementation of tunable white lighting in ecologically sensitive areas can slow biodiversity loss caused by light pollution. While smart outdoor lighting control is indeed critical to health and safety, it can also be used to create bespoke facade lighting to arouse attention and enkindle a lasting emotional connection with places.
Energy Impact at Scale
Traditional street lighting accounts for more than half of a municipality’s total electricity bill, making it one of the largest and most persistent public energy expenses. Transitioning to LED lighting combined with smart controls delivers dramatic savings. In the US alone, smart outdoor LED lighting could save up to USD 6 billion annually while cutting CO₂ emissions by the equivalent of removing 8.5 million cars from the road for an entire year.
Smarter Cities, Lower Emissions
Smart outdoor lighting enables cities to reduce energy consumption without compromising safety or visibility. By integrating wireless controls, sensors, and adaptive lighting strategies, LED streetlights with intelligent control can achieve energy savings of over 80%. These systems allow lighting to respond dynamically to real-world conditions, supporting climate targets while significantly lowering operational costs.
Protecting People and Places
Well-designed, controllable outdoor lighting has a direct impact on safety and quality of life. Studies show that improved and adaptive lighting can reduce crime by up to 39%, making public spaces safer and more welcoming after dark. At the same time, thoughtful lighting design helps mitigate light pollution, reducing harm to local wildlife and preserving surrounding ecosystems.
Connected Control, Creative Possibilities
Casambi’s wireless lighting control platform enables modern outdoor and façade lighting that goes beyond basic illumination. Lighting scenes, experiential effects, and adaptive behaviors can be created and managed through the Casambi App, while remote access and system integration allow outdoor networks to connect with centralized management systems. This opens the door to proactive maintenance, data-driven decisions, and lighting that enhances both urban identity and economic value.
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All the Features Needed
for Outdoor Lighting
Installation & control
Fast Deployment
Wireless lighting installs without disrupting public facilities and can be commissioned quickly using the Casambi App.
Mobile Management
Switch, dim, reconfigure, and recommission luminaires remotely from a smartphone or tablet.
Remote Commissioning
Make adjustments, updates, and changes without on-site visits, saving time and operational costs.
Automation & scheduling
Timers & Schedules
Create time-based lighting scenes that automatically turn lights on, off, or dim them to preset levels.
Adaptive Senses
Adjust lighting behavior throughout the day, week, or season to match real usage needs.
Hands-Free Operation
Reduce manual intervention with automated lighting that runs reliably in the background.
Sensors & intelligence
Occupancy Detection
Lights respond automatically to movement, ensuring illumination only when areas are in use.
Daylight Harvesting
Lighting levels adjust based on available natural light to maintain targets and reduce energy use.
Environmental Monitoring
Use connected lighting as a platform for air quality, noise, or other environmental sensing.
Experience & reliability
Theatrical Lighting
RGBW-enabled luminaires create dynamic atmospheres in public spaces, controlled instantly via the app.
Anomaly Detection
Remote monitoring and automated fault detection enable proactive maintenance and fewer site patrols.
Predictive Maintenance
Identify issues early and plan servicing efficiently, minimizing downtime and repair costs.
Learn how Casambi transforms outdoor lighting
Download our outdoor Whitepaper exploring wireless lighting control for outdoor settings.
Design Considerations
Quick Setup
Replace old luminaires one-to-one without changing your electrical infrastructure. Casambi’s wireless control lets you commission, configure, and adjust lighting instantly via the app – on schedules, by ambient light, or for special events.
Reliable & Secure
Using mesh technology based on Bluetooth Low Energy, Casambi forms a highly reliable and fast network. Data is automatically rerouted if a device becomes unavailable, ensuring uninterrupted performance. Casambi has also been deployed in mission-critical environments and is certified cyber-secure to meet global standards.
Smart Integration
Extend your range up to 200 meters with Bluetooth 5, connect multi-vendor devices via Zhaga-D4i or NEMA standards, and plug into city dashboards using the Cloud API. Casambi makes your outdoor lighting part of a truly smart, sustainable city ecosystem.
Outdoor Design Guide
Comprehensive PDF guide with design recommendations, product selection guidance, and specification support for outdoor environments.
Talk to Outdoor Specialists
Connect with our team for project-specific guidance, product recommendations, and technical support for your outdoor project.
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Whether you’re planning a new build, retrofit, or expansion, our team is here to help you design the optimal lighting control solution.