Cube26 IOTA Lite smart bulb launched in India for Rs 1,899

Cube26 has launched IOTA Lite smart bulb in India that is powered by Texas Instruments microprocessor and uses energy efficient Toshiba LED.The IOTA Lite has a life of 15,000 hours and offers users the choice of 16 million colors. The smart bulb is rated at 7W and offers 500 lumens of brightness and is powered by Bluetooth 4.0. It connects into an existing light fixture without the need for a hub or extra hardware.

The IOTA Lite provides weather alert and shows the weather forecast at the user’s location. The bulb can be controlled via the IOTA Lite app that will go live on the Android Play Store on November 6. The app also offers a simple customization option through which users can choose any shade to denote different weather conditions.

Moreover, the smart bulb comes with a call alert feature and it will blink in a certain color for an incoming call. Users can also customize the app and add select contacts to be alerted through the bulb. The smart bulb changes its color and syncs with the rhythm of the music and syncs with the music playing in the user’s smartphone. Another important feature of the device is that with preset modes users can adjust light according to their mood with the help of different preset modes like reading mode, relaxation mode, party mode and more. They can define their party mode and have Lite cycle through different colors at random or use the blue, green and purple colors.

Since this bulb is controlled by smartphones, it provides various features such as:

Weather Alert – IOTA Lite visually shows the weather forecast at the user’s location. The app also offers a simple customization option through which users can choose any shade to denote different weather conditions.

Call/SMS alert – With its unique call alert feature, the IOTA Lite blinks in a certain color for an incoming call. This feature is beneficial when the user is around high noise area or when the smartphone is on silent mode. Users can also customize the app and add select contacts to be alerted via the Lite.

Music Sync – The Lite changes its color and syncs with the rhythm of the music providing an elevated experience. It syncs with the music playing in the user’s smartphone and provides a live, beautiful light and sound show.

Preset Modes – This feature allows users to adjust light according to one’s mood. Through its preset configurations users can customize different modes – reading mode, relaxation mode, party mode and more. Users can define their party mode and have Lite cycle through different colors at random or use the blue, green and purple colours to define their relaxation mode.

• Can adjust the brightness of Lite using their smart phone
• Uses LED technology which consumes one tenth the energy of a traditional bulb
• Lifespan: up to 15000 hours
• Connect up to 7 bulbs control them on a smart device.
• Set lights to turn on and off
• Compatible with devices running on Android version 4.0+ and 5+.
• Bluetooth 4.0, Range: 15 m
• Dimensions: 63*110 mm; Weight:116 g

Saurav Kumar, CEO & Co-Founder, Cube26.“ said“The IOTA Lite marks our entry into the IoT (Internet of Things) segment in India and we believe lighting is integral to the smart home concept. With the launch of IOTA Lite, we intend to transform the lighting experience of Indian smartphone users. The IOTA Lite is specifically designed to provide connected consumers a distinct, hassle-free and fun way to light up their homes.”

Adarsh Menon, Head of Consumer Electronics, Flipkart said We are extremely delighted to partner with Cube26 and offer our customers the exclusive opportunity to buy the IOTA Lite this festive season. This unique smart bulb is loaded with interactive features and easily accessible via an app on smartphones,”

The Cube26 IOTA Lite costs Rs. 1899 and is available exclusively on Flipkart for Indian consumers from November 6 2015