The Lumenus App Connects to the ioLight to Send Out Key Signals
Riley von Niessen — October 2, 2020 — Lifestyle
References: apps.apple & lumenus
The ioLight is a durable, 200-lumen bike light that features Bluetooth connectivity so that it's able to pair with the Lumenus App. Specifically made for the brand's powerful bike lights, the Lumenus App works with the user's GPS services so that cyclists can map their routes ahead of time and ensure that their bike light communicates clear signals to others on the road.
This includes turning and break signals—with the latter also accessible to users who don't have the app, as the light is able to detect when the cyclist is slowing down to prepare for a stop. The app will even detect high-traffic areas, and cue the light to give off a strobing effect to make sure that cyclists are as visible as possible in more dangerous zones. If users wish to change their ioLight's colors, they can customize them with the Lumenus App, which also allows them to save their favorite combinations as presets for easy access. Cyclists can always use the app to map a route ahead of time, however if they choose to deter from it at any point, it's set up to automatically reroute their course so that the signals and strobing effects will function accurately. If they choose to, users can also turn off the features of their choice at any time, which can be especially useful if they decide to switch the ioLight's position from the back to the front of their bike, or use a set of lights together.
The Lumenus App is currently available for iOS users only, however the brand plans to bring it to Android in the near future, along with a series of updates. This includes software integrations with Strava, automated weather condition-specific color changes, and a crash detection that can alert friends, family, or EMS if it senses that a cyclist has taken a hard fall.
Image Credit: Lumenus
This includes turning and break signals—with the latter also accessible to users who don't have the app, as the light is able to detect when the cyclist is slowing down to prepare for a stop. The app will even detect high-traffic areas, and cue the light to give off a strobing effect to make sure that cyclists are as visible as possible in more dangerous zones. If users wish to change their ioLight's colors, they can customize them with the Lumenus App, which also allows them to save their favorite combinations as presets for easy access. Cyclists can always use the app to map a route ahead of time, however if they choose to deter from it at any point, it's set up to automatically reroute their course so that the signals and strobing effects will function accurately. If they choose to, users can also turn off the features of their choice at any time, which can be especially useful if they decide to switch the ioLight's position from the back to the front of their bike, or use a set of lights together.
The Lumenus App is currently available for iOS users only, however the brand plans to bring it to Android in the near future, along with a series of updates. This includes software integrations with Strava, automated weather condition-specific color changes, and a crash detection that can alert friends, family, or EMS if it senses that a cyclist has taken a hard fall.
Image Credit: Lumenus
Trend Themes
1. Connected Bike Lights - The integration of Bluetooth connectivity in bike lights to pair them with apps allow for cyclists to customize their lights, receive important information and signals, and communicate effectively with other drivers in the road.
2. Smart Cycling - With the integration of GPS and other software such as Strava, smart cycling apps are able to provide tailored recommendations, accessible training plans, and social communities to incentivize and motivate users to achieve their health and wellness goals.
3. Smart Safety Features - The implementation of sensors, strobing effects, and automated emergency features in smart cycling apps and devices help to increase the cyclist's awareness and visibility on the road, improving their safety while still allowing for customization and control.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness and Wellness - Cycling is an effective low-impact exercise that has seen a recent rise in popularity among fitness enthusiasts, and smart cycling apps have successfully incorporated training plans, workout tracking, and social networks to create inclusive and gamified experiences that promote physical activity and health.
2. Transportation and Logistics - Cycling is a sustainable and cost-effective means of transportation, and the smart cycling technology being developed could potentially revolutionize urban mobility by offering users tailor-made routes which take into account the best paths and the current traffic situation, providing live updates and advance notifications for upcoming hazards.
3. Consumer Electronics - With advancements in technology, there is a growing trend in smart cycling devices, such as bike mirrors and helmets, that incorporate features to improve the cyclist's safety and overall experience on the road. This presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies manufacturing and designing consumer electronics to explore the development of smart cycling technology.
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