October 7, 2025

Smarter Lighting Starts with Simpler Infrastructure

Written by:

Mary Raby

Low-voltage lighting and network-powered controls are often perceived as complex, rigid, and difficult to deploy, especially when it comes to fixture compatibility. But smartengine proves that doesn’t have to be the case.

Smarter Lighting Starts with Simpler Infrastructure

Low-voltage lighting and network-powered controls are often perceived as complex, rigid, and difficult to deploy, especially when it comes to fixture compatibility. But smartengine proves that doesn’t have to be the case.

In reality, smartengine makes low-voltage lighting integration easier than ever, offering a smarter, safer, and more scalable solution that’s built for the evolving needs of modern buildings.  

Efficiency Without Compromise  

smartengine delivers an average 75% reduction in lighting energy use, with added benefits that go far beyond savings:  

  • Significantly reduces HVAC load through lower heat output  
  • Contributes up to 29 LEED points  
  • Enables real-time data collection at each fixture for motion, temperature, air quality, and more  

This makes smartengine a perfect fit for a wide range of spaces, from corporate offices and data centers to schools and universities, whether it’s a new build or a retrofit.  

Flexible Wiring Meets Fixture Freedom  

Unlike traditional high-voltage systems, smartengine uses standard category cabling (Cat5e/6/6a) to deliver both power and control to fixtures and sensors. That means:  

  • No conduit or complex rewiring  
  • Lights and controls can be easily relocated  
  • Per-fixture control and dimming are built in  
  • Installation and changes can be self-performed — no electrician or lift required  

The system supports a high-density sensor grid without needing extra hardware, allowing intelligent lighting behaviors like follow-me mode, dynamic dimming, and motion-activated zones.  

Fixture-Agnostic by Design  

smartengine is fixture-agnostic, giving you full flexibility in sourcing, control, and layout.  

This compatibility extends to network-powered lighting controls, future-proofing your system and making it easier to integrate with existing infrastructure or expand as your needs evolve.  

A Smarter Standard  

By combining fixture flexibility, low-voltage infrastructure, and advanced control, smartengine makes intelligent lighting accessible, adaptable, and sustainable. It's not just about energy savings, it’s about building a smarter foundation for comfort, safety, and operational efficiency.  

smartengine provides more than just lighting, delivering a scalable system that's simple to install, easy to adapt, and designed to power smarter, more sustainable buildings for years to come.