Technology research firm ON World points out an opportunity in wireless LED light bulbs as it predicts such devices will make one of the fastest growing Internet of Things markets.

According to the analyst global internet-connected light bulbs and lamps will reach 100 million by 2020 (up from 2.4 million in 2013) with wireless enabled ballasts and LED drivers making the majority of units.

ON World also predicts current wireless light bulb growth to exceed 250% Y-o-Y. A number of products are set to launch over the next few months from the likes of Osram, Samsung, SmartLabs, GreenWave Reality, TCP and Leedarson, among others.

Savant launches 2 wifi-enabled Lamp Modules and 2 Plug-in Modules as part of the SmartLighting lineup, providing customers with easy control over plug-in devices without need for an electrician.

Lamp Modules are available in two versions-- one controls a dimmable load and the other provides an on/off switch. Compatible with Savant wifi lighting controllers and keypads, both are available with an optional tabletop keypad, giving users control over the connected appliance.

One can also adapt the keypad for additional functionality within a Savant control and automation system.

Savant launches the SmartLighting wifi-based lighting control range-- a solution one can use as either standalone control platform or part of a larger Savant automation system.

Each wifi-connected keypad carries a dimmer, making the solution ideal for both new construction and retrofit applications. Keypads connected to existing line voltage and lighting load wiring become a networked device controllable via Savant iOS app or larger Savant ecosystem.

The double gang keypad features an internal processor, eliminating additional expenses with external hardware and related wiring, and provide access to real-time energy consumption data.

Lutron Electronics joins forces with electronically tintable glass developer SAGE Electrochromics to create the Total Light Management System-- a solution integrating lighting, motorised shade and tintable glass control.

The system combines SageGlass dynamic glass (tints on demand to modulate light, heat and glare) with Lutron QS products such as Quantum light management, HomeWork home control and Sivoia motorised shades.

Handling control are wireless occupancy and daylight sensors, as paired with Pico keypads.

“The combination of dimmable lighting, motorized window treatments and electrochromic glass is a powerful tool in the war against energy waste,” Lutron says. “Each of these solutions, on its own, can have a significant impact. Putting them together in an integrated façade can yield even greater savings and a solid return on investment.”

Amber International ships the Terra LuminSound LS.32, a column housing the combination of speaker and lamp ideal for outdoor applications.

Standing 82.5cm tall and 18cm wide at its widest point, the LS.32 provides adjustable accent, path or landscape lighting together with high-fidelity sound.

The lighting section is uplight, downlight or both-- with each MR16 waterproof lamp providing a wide spread of warm light illumination. One can adjust the light by tilting the lamp within the cast aluminium housing.

Amber also offers a weatherproof low voltage power supply (optional) powering up to x18 MR16 lamps.

Control4 launches a wireless lighting control family installers can seamlessly integrate with the company's systems-- Control4 Wireless Lighting, a product line complete with adaptive phase dimmers, combination keypad/dimmers, 0-10V dimmers and configurable control keypads.

Through the MyHome mobile device app users can easily mix lighting load types to automate personalised lighting schemes. It also integrates other automation functions into "scenes" such as "Home" (creates a lighting path from entry to the kitchen, disarms security systems), "Entertainment" (dims all lights, cues AV system) and "Away" (lowers shades, places AC in energy savings mode, shuts off all but a few select lights, activates security system).

The product family is ideal for both residential and commercial installations, as well as retrofit and new construction projects (100-277V). Offerings include: