What is Interact Sports and what are the possibilities?

Recently, many sports centers around the world have switched to IoT lighting (Internet of Things) and Interact Sports is a hot phrase in the field of lighting when associated with famous stadiums like Allianz of the club. Juventus, Wanda Metropolitano of Atlético de Madrid Club .

What is Interact Sports?

Juventus Allianz Stadium with lighting system Interact Sports.

Interact Sports is an IoT lighting management platform from Signify, which is the new name of the world's leading lighting company Philips Lighting . This platform specifically for stadiums, sports areas and entertainment can be considered as the brain of an IoT lighting system which includes IoT ready LED light sets, IT infrastructure, software applications. and a regular internet connection.

Operating remote lighting

Operating and managing large-scale lighting assets has never been easier and more efficient. This is a remarkable ability of Interact Sports. Imagine if you were operating an Interact Sports lighting system of a stadium, anywhere from an Internet-connected mobile screen you could monitor the entire operation of this lighting system. Thanks to Interact Sports' ability to collect and analyze real-time data from connected luminaires, you'll be always up to date on the status of each spot, or any problems that are occurring. out on the lighting system. And with just a few simple taps, you can quickly verify and troubleshoot the lighting to keep events running on the pitch.

Manage lighting context

Decorative lighting of facades at Optus Stadium, Perth (Australia).

This ability is especially useful for multi-purpose stadiums, such as the Optus Stadium in Perth (Australia), where regular international sporting and music events take place. Lighting Context Management application combined with pre-programmed lighting programs gives you a lot of new possibilities: changing lighting brightness / color on the yard to suit each area, each event; showing the colors of the flags and shirts of the team that has just scored on the stands to cheer; create color light effects to make the performances of the singers more colorful; Decorative lighting outside the yard to impress; Adaptive lighting for athletes .

After upgrading the lighting system, Optus has effectively applied the lighting context management of Interact Sports to create a great experience for both the live audience and the viewers of the television. This famous check-in location won the Mondoluce Lighting Design 2018 award - the award from the Western Australian Institute of Architects (AIA WA award) for the lighting design category.

The light shows the colors of the shirt on the Wanda Metropolitano of Atlético de Madrid.

Navigate, manage the crowd

This is an ability that every stadium should equip if you want to ensure order and safety for the audience. The Interact Sports lighting system can collect real-time anonymous data about the flow of people moving, the security situation in and around the stadium to help you easily manage the crowds. With Interact Sports's super-accurate indoor navigation and navigation app in combination with the stadium's own apps, you can help your fans quickly find seats, access utilities and services. More . This smart navigation capability is also integrated into Signact Retail by Signify and is currently being applied effectively in some major supermarket chains.

Toyota Stadium in Aichi (Japan) has invested in the Interact Sports lighting system.

Aggregate, analyze and share large data

This capability opens up new data-based services and maintains the future adaptability of IoT lighting systems. Interact Sports allows to connect large volumes of IoT lights, sensors . and collect data from these devices. The data is aggregated, analyzed, reported . as a basis for improving lighting efficiency, reducing system operating costs. And yet, Interact Sports's open API programming interfaces can also integrate with other data sources and related automation systems to enhance the overall performance of the stadium. In addition, you can grant partners and third parties access to data on Interact Sports so they can develop additional applications and services.

It can be said that Interact Sports is a flexible sports lighting management platform with a high degree of openness. Signify's latest technology achievement not only brings incredible lighting capabilities but also contributes to shaping the trend of IoT lighting.