What exactly is li-fi? Light fidelity (li-fi or LiFi) is an alternative way of accessing the internet; instead of using radio frequency like wi-fi, the visible light spectrum is used. It has been around for a few years now, and is a very exciting technology. However, will it be able to surpass wi-fi altogether? HowRead more

Ask people to name one thing they can’t live without, and you’d probably hear “WiFi” too often. You may laugh about it, but it makes so much sense. The internet runs our lives. You chat with friends, order food, get entertained, and work online. Without the internet, you won’t even get to read this article.Read more

Many individuals are enthusiastic about the Wi-Fi concept, nowadays, and for good reason. Wi-Fi has penetrated nearly all aspects of human life, from home and business to essential public services like ICT and transport. Because of the strong reliance on Wi-Fi, many people have become the ideal wireless network users. That is why a similarRead more

A word that seems strangely familiar, LiFi, is a form of technology that may see widespread use soon. You may confuse it with WiFi, but no, they are not the same, in fact, LiFi is the big brother in the family. In this article, you will find out just what is LiFi, as well asRead more

Most companies operate a wireless network as a part of their business infrastructure. They are often reliable and extend the enterprise’s scope beyond their wired network, but they are not perfect. Concerns about radio interference and security have always plagued wireless networks, so network vendors are looking to the future of wireless communications. One advancementRead more

The world never settles for less and how? By discovering avant-garde technologies that make our lives much at ease. Today, you can’t imagine your world without an internet connection. From booking a cab to searching the net on how to do basically anything, the internet is your sole savior! Be it your work or yourRead more

Randy Reid present LiFi at LEDucation. The demonstration included mono-directional, onmi-directional, and infrared lighting.

Ed Huibers briefs us on what LiFi technology is all about, as well as its pros and cons.

Light fidelity (Li-Fi) technologies are bringing illumination and communication capabilities that will both complement and, in many ways, surpass today’s wireless Wi-Fi systems.

I had the opportunity to interview Ed Huibers, the Head of Business Development for LiFi at Philips Lighting (Signify) during Light + Building in March 2018 in Messe Frankfurt.  He explains Philips LiFi strategy. Watch the video here.