Group linkage in smart lighting refers to the ability to connect and control multiple smart lighting devices as a unified group. This feature is common in smart lighting, allowing users to easily manage lighting across different rooms or zones from a single interface. 

How it Works

Configuration: Users can group smart lights together through a mobile app or cloud platform. 

Control:Once grouped, the lights can be controlled together. You can turn on/off lights, dim, or turn on/off sensors in the group simultaneously, without needing to 

adjust each light individually.

Scenes: Group linkage also enables the creation of scenes. For example, it could be dimmed the lights in the meeting room, office and turn off lights.

Remote Control: Users can control these groups remotely, not just when they are on site, enhancing convenience and energy efficiency.

Benefits of Group Linkage

Enhanced Convenience: By allowing users to control multiple devices as a single entity, group linkage dramatically simplifies the management of smart lighting devices. Instead of adjusting each light or device individually, users can set the desired conditions for a group with a single command or tap.

Personalized Atmospheres: Group linkage facilitates the creation of personalized lighting scenes or atmospheres that can reflect mood, activity, or time of day. 

Improved Energy Efficiency: By grouping lights and devices, users can ensure that they're only on when needed and precisely tailored to the activity, potentially reducing energy consumption.

Remote Management: Group linkage often includes the ability to control groups of devices remotely. This is particularly useful for security (e.g., turning lights on and off to simulate occupancy), convenience (e.g., turning on lights before arriving office), and energy efficiency (e.g., ensuring lights are off when nobody in a room).

Group linkage in smart lighting, and more broadly in smart home ecosystems, offers several compelling benefits that enhance convenience, energy efficiency, and overall quality of life.