The Smart Protocol attribute identifies the communication or control protocol supported by a lighting product. This is different from Smart Compatibility: a protocol describes how compatible devices communicate, while compatibility identifies the platforms or ecosystems they can work with. Sellers should select only protocols explicitly supported by the product or manufacturer.
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Wireless communication for direct control between compatible nearby devices. |
| Bluetooth Mesh | Bluetooth-based mesh networking that allows compatible devices to communicate across a larger network. |
| D4i | DALI-based standard for intelligent luminaires, supporting standardised luminaire data and connected lighting capabilities. |
| DALI | Digital Addressable Lighting Interface for digital lighting control, dimming and communication between compatible devices. |
| DALI-2 | Updated DALI standard providing improved interoperability and certification for compatible lighting-control devices. |
| KNX | Building automation protocol used to integrate compatible lighting with wider building-control systems. |
| Matter | Interoperability standard designed to allow compatible smart home devices to work across supported ecosystems. |
| Thread | Low-power IP-based mesh networking protocol used by compatible connected and smart home devices. |
| Wi-Fi | Wireless networking protocol allowing compatible lighting products to connect through a Wi-Fi network. |
| Z-Wave | Low-power wireless mesh protocol used by compatible smart home and automation devices. |
| Zigbee | Low-power wireless mesh protocol widely used for compatible smart lighting and home automation devices. |
