The standard, known as Specification V1, was launched by the industry group IoT-Ready Alliance to drive the development of IoT lighting.
It defines interfaces that allow any type of Internet of Things (IoT) sensor or control module to be seamlessly connected to luminaires or other building systems. The standard is independent of network protocols.
Joe Costello, CEO of connected lighting specialist Enlighted, said: "The interface specification is a very important first step in the implementation of the IoT-Ready Alliance, making it simple and easy to install IoT technology in luminaires now and in the future."
The standard specifies all elements of the interface, including mechanical, electrical and software elements, and allows components to be retrofitted and replaced in the field without disassembly.
Developed under a royalty-free license, the specification works with any network protocol, including Thread, BLE, ZigBee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, and IP/Ethernet.
It is backward compatible with traditional lighting controls and can be implemented using traditional lighting controls until the need to use IoT.
“We are announcing our fifth generation of sensors, which will be IoT-Ready compliant. We are also committed to ensuring that all future sensors are IoT-Ready. We look forward to working with member companies to develop new technologies that will accelerate the adoption of LED lighting and Enabling smarter buildings."
Karl Jónsson from Tridonic says: "The IoT-Ready Alliance organization has come a long way. In just one year, we have not only developed the IoT-Ready interface specification, but Tridonic has launched the first IoT-Ready LED driver.”