PHILADELPHIA, May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- (LIGHTFAIR
International 2019) -- Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB)
and Signify, the world leader in lighting, are collaborating on an
extension of the Friends of Hue
program enabling ecosystem partners to develop smart light switches
for Philips Hue systems. Silicon Labs is providing the Zigbee
cluster libraries, software tools, reference application and
technical expertise to help participating companies certified by
the Friends of Hue program quickly
design and produce light switch products guaranteed to work
flawlessly with the Philips Hue smart lighting system.
The Friends of Hue ecosystem
enables third-party vendors and brands to build certified,
interoperable smart lighting products that integrate seamlessly
with Philips Hue, the leading Zigbee-based smart lighting solution.
Silicon Labs, a key Friends of Hue
partner, has worked closely with Signify to define the Zigbee
cluster and provide compliant software to enable advanced light
switch functionality, such as user-friendly setup in the Philips
Hue app and deploying firmware updates through the Hue cloud. Silicon Labs' Zigbee software
development kit implements the Friends of Hue specification, allowing third-party
vendors to build certified devices that are guaranteed to integrate
with Philips Hue.
"We believe smart lighting should be accessible to everyone, and
convenient smart light control via the light switch is a key part
of this vision," said Duncan McCue,
Head of Partnerships, Signify. "The Friends of Hue Switches program
is helping partners develop innovative light switches that
integrate seamlessly with the Hue
ecosystem, improving the smart lighting experience for millions of
consumers worldwide. We are delighted to collaborate with Silicon
Labs in expanding the Friends of Hue program to enable battery-powered light
switches into the Hue ecosystem,
based on Zigbee technology for maximum reliability and
interoperability."
When end users turn off smart lights using legacy wall switches,
the lights are powered off and cannot be controlled using apps,
voice commands, schedules or sensors. Friends of Hue switches enable reliable Hue smart lighting control directly from wall
switches, keeping the Hue lights
"always-ready" while providing a familiar interface everyone knows
how to use. The Silicon Labs Friends of Hue software development kit (SDK) enables a
variety of smart light switch designs and increases the choice of
compatible switches for Philips Hue users.
"With more than 15 years of experience in mesh networking and
more than 250 million deployed mesh nodes to date, Silicon Labs is
strengthening the Friends of Hue
program with our deep Zigbee expertise, best-in-class software and
wireless development tools," said Matt
Saunders, Vice President of Marketing and Applications, IoT
Products, Silicon Labs. "Together with the growing network of
Friends of Hue partners, we are
advancing smart lighting solutions for the IoT."
"Smart lighting has redefined home automation by enabling
simple, affordable DIY solutions. As the leading IoT technology for
smart lighting, Zigbee has played a key role in driving smart home
adoption and innovation," said Mareca Hatler, Director of Research,
ON World. "Zigbee is used in 80 percent of all smart LED light
bulbs sold today from popular consumer retailers such as Amazon,
Best Buy, Home Depot and Bed Bath and Beyond."
To learn more about the Friends of Hue Switches program and the
Silicon Labs Zigbee SDK, visit silabs.com/friends-of-hue.
About Signify
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world
leader in lighting for professionals and consumers and lighting for
the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, Interact connected
lighting systems and data-enabled services, deliver business value
and transform life in homes, buildings and urban spaces. With 2017
sales of EUR 7.0 billion,
approximately 32,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries,
we unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives
and a better world. News from Signify is located at the Newsroom,
Twitter and LinkedIn. Information for investors can be found on the
Investor Relations page.
Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leading
provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more
connected world. Our award-winning technologies are shaping the
future of the Internet of Things, Internet infrastructure,
industrial automation, consumer and automotive markets. Our
world-class engineering team creates products focused on
performance, energy savings, connectivity and simplicity.
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