The Sengled Element LED bulb uses Silicon Labs zigbee technology for IoT connectivity

     Silicon Labs has announced the best zigbee technology for the Chinese Sengled award-winning Element Connectable light bulb. Silicon Labs' wireless SoCs and zigbee protocol stack make it easy for Element bulbs to connect to multi-node mesh networks deployed in smart homes. Sundi develops and manufactures smart lighting products that integrate consumer electronics and energy-efficient LED bulbs. Through iOS and Android apps or popular smart home ecosystems, consumers can control Element bulbs individually or in groups, customize a range of smart lighting functions, and automatically turn lights on at night or off during the day at planned times to save energy.

     Sun Chaoqun, vice general manager of Research and development at Sengled, said: "Simple, reliable wireless connectivity is the key to the success of Element bulbs in the market. That's why we chose Silicon Labs' highly reliable zigbee stack, market-proven wireless SoCs, and easy-to-use software development tools. The Silicon Labs global Application Engineering team also provides unmatched expertise in mesh network design and global RF certification."

     The sleek, modern design of Element bulbs seamlessly integrates with existing lamp holders to complete contemporary home decor. Sundi Element products combine the excellent energy efficiency of LED bulbs with advanced features such as customized timing, color temperature adjustment (from soft 2700K white light to 6500K daylight) and energy consumption tracking, all of which can be controlled through cloud-connected wireless technology. The Element bulb is 80% more energy efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs, provides 60W equivalent output using only 9.8W, and is rated to last about 22 years. Sundee Element Light bulb won the Ecodesign and Sustainable Technology category at CES 2017.

     Daniel Cooley, senior vice president and general manager of Internet of Things (IoT) products at Silicon Labs, said: "We congratulate Sengled on winning the award and gaining consumer recognition in today's rapidly growing but competitive connected lighting market. We are proud to provide wireless technology for key applications for Sundee's innovative smart lighting products, which have a positive impact on consumers' lives and the environment."

     Zigbee is the leading wireless mesh networking protocol for connectable lighting applications. Based on the widely adopted IEEE802.15.4 standard and the 2.4 GHz operating band, zigbee provides the scalability, interoperability, reliability, energy efficiency and security required for wireless intelligent lighting control. Silicon Labs is the leading provider of zigbee mesh networking technology for IoT applications, including connected lighting. To date, Silicon Labs has shipped more than 100 million mesh networking SOCs and modules worldwide.