Why Spectoda is fundamentally local

When you say "smart lighting control system," most people imagine solutions similar to those used in homes—i.e., control via Wi-Fi and an internet connection.

This may be convenient, but it also has limitations:
- You need a stable network.
- You interfere with the IT infrastructure.
- And what if the internet goes down? The whole system stops working.

At Spectoda, we took a different approach. Local at its core = reliable and secure
Spectoda works independently of the internet. All our controllers communicate with each other directly via a 2.4 GHz radio network – we call this Spectoda Mesh.

Control? Simply via a phone connected via Bluetooth.

The result:
- The light always works.
- No Wi-Fi.
- No dependence on the cloud.

When the internet is not the solution
In many spaces, connecting lights to a local network is not possible at all – or it is unnecessarily complicated. Typically in manufacturing and industrial halls, where IT infrastructure is strictly guarded, or in historic buildings, where the internet would pose a technical and bureaucratic problem.

With Spectoda, you don't have to worry about that. Our system is self-sufficient – it works independently, without interfering with the internal network.

And when the internet makes sense?

Sure – the internet can offer additional possibilities. That's why we have Spectoda Gateway – an optional add-on that adds:
remote access from anywhere, data collection and analysis (via Spectoda Analytics), connection to other systems.

But beware – Gateway is not necessary. It's a bonus, not a requirement.

Why do we insist on this?
We want a system that can handle any environment, from heritage-protected buildings without internet, to halls with strict IT rules, to modern offices connected to the cloud. A local base guarantees reliability. The internet adds extra features – but the lights must always work, not just when there is a signal.

Want to know more?
Get in touch. We will be happy to show you how Spectoda works in practice – and how we can adapt it to your project.