Lightsto
Lightsto is a hypothetical open standard for lighting control that seeks to coordinate large networks of light sources across domestic, commercial, and artistic environments. Designed to be device-agnostic and openly participatory, Lightsto envisions interoperable drivers, sensors, and controllers that can be combined without proprietary lock-in to achieve synchronized color, brightness, and timing.
The concept originated in online maker and design communities as a proposal by the Lightsto Initiative, a
At its core, Lightsto defines a lightweight messaging protocol for lighting commands, a time-sync mechanism for
Proposed use cases include architectural façade lighting, stage and theater rigs, and interactive installations. As a
Lightsto represents a concept at the intersection of open hardware, Internet of Things, and lighting design,