The lighting paradigm is changing. Moving beyond the purely functional role of simply illuminating a space, lighting has become a point item that enhances interior design, and most recently, with smart features powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), it has become something that enriches our lives even further. Global lighting company REDVANCE has announced its 'Noteworthy Products of the Year,' reflecting the shifting trends in the lighting market and consumer preferences.
Your Own Light, Easily Controlled — the 'Smart+' Trio
According to overseas research findings from Allied Market Research and others, the global smart lighting market, valued at 10 billion dollars in 2020, is on a fast-growing trajectory expected to reach 30 billion dollars (36 trillion won) by 2025. Last year, REDVANCE unveiled a total of three smart lighting products in line with the expanding smart home market trend. They allow users to adjust the color, color temperature, and brightness of the lighting to their personal taste over Wi-Fi, and because there is no need to install an additional gateway or bridge for wireless connectivity, they are economical and convenient.
The 'Smart+ Classic Wi-Fi' is REDVANCE's first Wi-Fi-based smart lamp, perfectly replacing the most commonly used E26-size fluorescent lamp. The LED smart strip light 'Smart+ Wi-Fi Indoor Flex' is a strip-shaped indirect lighting product that is lightweight and offers flexible installation, making it ideal for interior design purposes in indoor spaces. The smart LED ceiling light 'Smart+ Remote Wi-Fi Ceiling Light' is a unique product that supports both remote control and app control at the same time, even at a high output of up to 70W.
All three products can be controlled — turning the light on and off, adjusting color and brightness, and more — through REDVANCE's dedicated app. They provide a color temperature range of 2700–6500K, and the Classic and Indoor Flex render 16 million RGB colors. Using the scheduling feature, the lights can be used like an alarm clock, and various lighting scene settings can be configured for relaxing, reading, waking up, leisure, and more. They can be linked with both Android and Apple smart devices, and with voice command support, key functions can be controlled through AI speakers such as Google Assistant, Apple Siri, Amazon Alexa, and SmartThings.
A Steady Seller Recognized for High Quality, Safety, and Reasonable Pricing — 'OSRAM Dulux L LED'
REDVANCE's 'OSRAM Dulux L LED' was recognized for its excellent quality and reasonable pricing in the results of the 'Quality Inspection of Fluorescent Lamp Replacement LED Lamps' recently announced by the Korea Consumer Agency. Among eight highly preferred LED lamp brands, it received an 'Excellent' rating in the categories of luminous efficacy (brightness per watt), color rendering, and lifespan performance, and was found to be the brightest among the compared products. In particular, it met all safety standards and offered the most reasonable price among the top-rated products, earning recognition as a product that combines high quality with 'value for money.'
The 'Dulux L LED' is an LED lamp that can be used simply by removing the existing twin-tube fluorescent lamp and plugging it straight in, without replacing the ballast or fixture. It is available in two power consumption options, 25W and 18W, and consumes up to 50% less energy while lasting three times longer than a compact fluorescent lamp. The glass lamp body provides rich light distribution throughout the space through the scattering of light, and its flicker-free feature eliminates light flickering to reduce eye strain.
Completing a 'Gallery-Like' Space — the '7W Eco Spot'
For consumers who want to create a sensuous, 'gallery-like' space through lighting design, REDVANCE recommends the LED spotlight '7W Eco Spot,' which offers high luminous efficacy and outstanding interior effect. The '7W Eco Spot' is a recessed indoor LED light that can focus light intensively on a desired spot, perfectly replacing the existing MR16 reflector halogen lamp used as accent or indirect lighting. By applying a high-quality, high-performance light source, it emits uniform and beautiful light. It can be used in ordinary homes, commercial spaces, and offices alike, and is well suited to places seeking a sensuous atmosphere, such as galleries, shopping malls, and cafe/home interiors.
A REDVANCE official said, "We selected our 'Lights of the Year' based on our best-selling products and a recent consumer survey conducted on REDVANCE's official Facebook page," adding, "Since respondents said they place the greatest importance on 'the impact on eye health (48%)' when choosing lighting, we will continue to work harder on developing products that consider both performance and their effect on the human body."
▲ The Smart+ Trio
▲ Smart+ Remote Wi-Fi Ceiling Light
▲ Smart+ Wi-Fi Indoor Flex
▲ Smart+ Wi-Fi Indoor Flex
▲ Smart+ Classic Wi-Fi
▲ 7W Eco Spot
▲ 7W Eco Spot
▲ 7W Eco Spot
▲ OSRAM Dulux L LED