LiFi

Yes, this is possible thanks to technology Li-Fi (Light Fidelity), which, taking advantage of the fact that light is used to send data, is capable of transmitting information through LED bulbs and lamps adapted for such use, forming a wireless network that allows browsing at a speed 100 times faster than that of WiFi.

Advantages and disadvantages of LiFi

Although as the wireless technology that it is, it is postulated to be the competition of WiFi, at the time of the truth it is understood more as a complementary technology to reinforce the connection to the Internet. a complementary technology to reinforce the connection where WiFi is weak.

Advantages

• Savings. The necessary use of LED lamps and bulbs facilitates the consumption of electricity and therefore the energy expenditure is lower, directly influencing our economy.
• LED bulbs and lamps are much more energy productive and environmentally friendly than traditional fluorescent bulbs and lights.
• Data Security and Integrity. Since light cannot pass through the walls, se minimizes the possibility of someone intercepting communications, creating more secure networks.
• Privacy. LiFi significantly improves data protection protocols.
• High speed data transfer (x100)Radio waves (WiFi) vs. light signals (LiFi).
• Reduced latency (time delays between the request for an order and its execution).

Inconveniences

• Any physical interception will sever the connection.
• Its range is limited by the physical characteristics of the enclosure where it is installed.
• It does not work outdoors (for now).

It is clear that its benefits give it an advantage that far outweighs its limitations.

Who is this technology aimed at?

Thanks to its obvious advantages, LiFi is increasingly being used in both domestic and professional environments:

• Both public and private sector offices.
• The Retail channel (franchise chains and stores in general), as well as the Horeca channel (hotels, restaurants and cafeterias), have found in LiFi an ally in their savings strategies.
• Educational establishments: schools, colleges, institutes, universities, etc.
• Residential market. Fundamental asset for the Smart Home.
• Hospitals. It is the preferred protocol in healthcare settings and the healthcare sector in general.