Dutch firm In-Lite is using AI to make smart outdoor lighting more accessible, intuitive and personalised.

Its Smart AI app combines AI, augmented reality (AR) and lidar to recognise outdoor spaces and lighting fixtures and translate this information into a simple, intuitive user experience.

Previously, smart lighting required users to name lighting fixtures manually, create groups and set up scenes. In-Lite Smart AI now takes care of this entire process.

Users simply scan their yard with their smartphone. The app then automatically recognises the lighting fixtures and their surroundings, such as a lounge area or deck. Based on this information, the fixtures get logical names and are automatically organised according to the layout of the outdoor space.

Controlling the lighting is also easier. With AI control, users can regulate their lighting by using commands such as “Turn on the lights by the deck”, “Light the tree more subtly” or “Create a cosy atmosphere in the lounge area”. The app understands the context of the yard and automatically translates these requests into the right lighting settings.

Based on the layout of the yard, it suggests personalised lighting settings for different occasions. Whether it is a relaxing summer evening, dinner with friends or highlighting a special feature in the yard, it helps users create the right atmosphere with a single action.

“With In-Lite Smart AI, we are not making smart outdoor lighting more complex, but easier,” said Wilbrand Menzo, product director at In-Lite. “The technology understands the yard, helps installers work faster and more organised, and allows users to focus on what truly matters: enjoying their outdoor space.”

Technology and outdoor professionals can test the beta version of Smart AI at the In-Lite showrooms in Gorinchem, Netherlands, and Mississauga in Canada. The official launch is planned for the end of this year.

For more than 25 years, In-Lite (in-lite.com) has developed outdoor lighting that brings design, ease of use and smart technology together.