How it works
Deploy quickly. Expand over time.
Replace standard sockets, plug-in adaptors, or fixed load relays where required. No major rewiring. No disruption to operations.
The hub plugs into your private network and securely connects devices across the building. No reliance on WiFi. No complex configuration.
Begin monitoring energy at device level. Apply schedules and automation rules. Identify inefficiencies and reduce waste immediately.
Device-level control
Where most commercial energy waste happens.
Most commercial buildings waste energy through plug in equipment that runs continuously. Refrigeration units, TVs and monitors, printers, electric panel heaters, coffee machines, and catering equipment are often left powered long after they are needed.
Lightwave replaces standard sockets and plug in adaptors with intelligent control points, allowing individual devices to be scheduled, automated, and monitored in real time. This enables precise control at device level and delivers average energy savings of over 56% without changing core building infrastructure.
For environments where permanent socket replacement is not practical, Lightwave also offers plug-in control devices that provide the same scheduling, automation, and monitoring capabilities.
This allows sites to begin reducing energy usage immediately, with minimal installation time and no disruption to daily operations. Plug-in control is commonly used for pilot projects, temporary installations, and fast rollout programmes.
Refrigeration control without risk
Non-food refrigeration such as drinks dispensers and bottle fridges represents one of the biggest energy saving opportunities in hospitality and entertainment environments.
In most commercial settings, soft drinks and bottled products do not require continuous active cooling between midnight and midday. Lightwave uses intelligent automation to manage cooling cycles more efficiently, reducing unnecessary runtime while maintaining required temperature performance.
Lightwave actively monitors compressor operation and only applies switching after the compressor down cycle. This ensures cooling equipment is never interrupted mid-cycle, protecting hardware while enabling meaningful energy reduction.
By reducing overall motor and compressor runtime, equipment lifespan is extended and long-term maintenance risk is reduced.
Extend beyond small power
Extend control beyond plug in devices to fixed building circuits.
Lightwave smart relays allow businesses to control fixed electrical loads that are not connected through sockets, including lighting circuits, blinds, gates, pumps, signage, access systems, and HVAC equipment.
Available in single-channel, multi-channel, and switch-sense variants, relays enable both smart and non-smart equipment to be integrated into the Lightwave platform. This allows fixed infrastructure to be automated, monitored, and optimised alongside plug in devices and refrigeration control.
By expanding control to circuit level, Lightwave provides a scalable way to manage energy use across entire buildings without complex infrastructure changes.
Designed for your site
Built for commercial reliability, scale, and continuous operation.
Lightwave operates on a dedicated private communication network, managed through the Link Plus Hub. The hub connects to your internal network and securely links devices across the building, creating a scalable energy control platform designed for complex commercial environments.
Lightwave operates on the 868 MHz frequency band using a purpose-built antenna and optimised radio design within the Link Plus hub. This delivers extended range, strong signal penetration through commercial building materials, and stable communication across large sites.
Lightwave does not rely on WiFi for device communication. This avoids congestion, improves reliability, and ensures consistent performance across high-density commercial environments.
Automation logic is stored locally within the system. Schedules and control rules continue to run even if internet connectivity is temporarily unavailable. Once restored, the system re-synchronises automatically without manual intervention.
Each hub supports more than 250 devices, with multiple hubs deployed across larger buildings or multi-site estates. This architecture allows Lightwave to scale from single facilities to complex commercial portfolios without redesign.
No. Devices communicate over a dedicated low-frequency radio network. The hub connects to your internal network for management and reporting, but device control does not consume WiFi bandwidth.
Control rules and schedules continue to operate locally. Once connectivity is restored, the system automatically re-synchronises with the platform without disruption.
Lightwave operates as a closed communication system. Devices communicate with the Link Plus Hub using encrypted, proprietary radio protocols operating on 868MHz. Devices are not directly exposed to the internet.
The hub connects to your internal network using industry-standard encryption and authentication. Where required, dedicated network configurations, including private or mobile data connectivity, can be deployed for sensitive environments.
Lightwave is a member of the IoT Security Foundation and follows recognised best practice in device and platform security.
Designed to work in the background
Lightwave enables automated energy control while preserving the way buildings are already used. Day to day operation remains familiar for staff and occupants, with no requirement for complex training or changes to established workflows.
In many environments, the technology operates quietly in the background. Staff and guests often remain unaware of the control systems in place, allowing energy savings to be delivered without disrupting the user experience.
Remote controllers provide simple physical control points that allow teams to trigger actions such as switching off groups of TVs, applying operational modes, activating cleaning scenes, or powering down zones at the touch of a button. This enables fast, intuitive control without relying on apps or dashboards.
Occupancy sensors extend automation further by responding to real-world usage. Lighting, power, and equipment can automatically adjust based on movement and ambient conditions, reducing unnecessary runtime while maintaining comfort and safety.
Together, these inputs allow Lightwave to operate efficiently and intelligently, combining automation with simple, intuitive manual control where required.
Automate across your entire site
Retrofit intelligent dimmers into existing circuits to monitor, schedule, and optimise lighting across offices, hospitality areas, concourses, and operational spaces. Control by zone, scene, or schedule without major electrical rework.
Manage high-demand assets up to 16A including hot water systems, ventilation, EV charging, plant equipment, and auxiliary building loads. Extend automation and monitoring beyond standard sockets.
Integrate compatible Modbus-enabled equipment into the Lightwave platform, bringing selected control and operational data into a single management environment without replacing existing systems.
Coordinate boilers, cylinders, radiators, underfloor heating, and electric panel heaters through zoned schedules and automation. Align heating performance with occupancy and operational demand.
Performance insight
Measure, manage, and control energy performance in real time.
Lightwave provides centralised visibility and control of energy usage across connected devices, circuits, and building zones through the Lightwave Portal and companion applications.
Facilities teams can monitor live consumption, review historical performance, and understand exactly where energy is being used across the building. This enables savings to be verified, inefficiencies to be identified, and operational decisions to be made using real data rather than estimates.
Devices and systems can be organised by room, floor, department, or functional group such as refrigeration, lighting, hot water, or back-of-house equipment. These groups can be controlled individually or as part of automated schedules, allowing buildings to operate more efficiently without increasing operational workload.
Beyond monitoring, Lightwave supports continuous optimisation. Automation rules, schedules, and control strategies can be refined over time based on real usage patterns, ensuring performance improves long after installation.
The Lightwave Portal provides detailed reporting at device level, including energy usage, historical consumption trends, carbon impact, and switching activity. Reporting data can be exported in multiple formats to support sustainability reporting, internal analysis, and external compliance requirements.
When required, Lightwave can also support day-to-day operational management by working directly with facilities and sustainability teams to help maximise long-term energy savings.
scales with your site
Designed to expand across buildings and integrate with existing infrastructure.
Lightwave supports commercial deployments ranging from single buildings to large multi-site estates.
Multiple hubs and thousands of devices can operate within a single management platform, providing centralised visibility while maintaining local reliability.
The system can operate independently or integrate alongside existing Building Management Systems, allowing organisations to extend control into areas such as small power without replacing their current infrastructure.
Book a consultation to see where energy is being wasted and how quickly savings could be achieved.
