10 benefits of wireless Helvar ActiveAhead lighting solution

In today’s commercial spaces, flexibility, efficiency, and user comfort are no longer optional—they're expected. Traditional lighting systems are struggling to keep up. That’s where Helvar ActiveAhead® comes in: a wireless, self-learning lighting control solution designed to adapt, optimize, and improve building performance autonomously.

 

1. Self-learning, adaptive lighting

At the heart of ActiveAhead are intelligent nodes that continuously collect and share data—detecting movement, daylight levels, and space usage patterns. The system learns how each area is used and automatically adjusts lighting accordingly, with no need for manual intervention.

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2. Truly wireless architecture
No control wiring. No configuration. No programming. Just power the luminaire, and the system starts working immediately. It communicates through a Bluetooth Mesh network, offering seamless scalability and future-ready flexibility.

 

3. Predictive lighting behavior
ActiveAhead doesn’t wait for someone to trigger a motion sensor. It anticipates movement based on learned behavioral patterns and switches lights on before people arrive—enhancing safety and user experience, especially in corridors, staircases, or parking areas.

 

4. Intelligent dimming logic
Lighting is automatically dimmed based on space usage—not simply turned off. This approach maximizes energy savings while maintaining a comfortable lighting level that meets the needs of the space in real time.

 

5. Proven energy and cost savings
Compared to LED-based switched luminaires, ActiveAhead offers significantly greater energy efficiency by dynamically adjusting output. Reduced configuration and maintenance translate to lower operational costs and shorter ROI cycles.

 

6. Cloud integration with Helvar Insights
Take control a step further by connecting ActiveAhead to Helvar Insights, a cloud-based analytics platform. Monitor energy usage, system health, and occupancy trends across your building—unlocking data-driven decision-making and predictive maintenance.

 

7. Enhanced user comfort and wellbeing
Users can personalize their lighting via mobile app or wall panel (e.g., at their own desk), improving focus, wellbeing, and satisfaction. Human-centric lighting, enabled through intuitive controls, boosts productivity across workspaces.

 

8. Easy to scale and integrate
Whether you’re retrofitting a small office or designing a large-scale smart building, ActiveAhead grows with you. Compatible with standard DALI luminaires, the system easily integrates with hybrid infrastructures and existing ecosystems.

 

9. Validated across real-world applications
From office headquarters (Ramboll, YIT) and logistics centers (SLO, Unipro) to retail and public buildings (Hansakorttelit shopping center), ActiveAhead has proven its value in diverse environments—delivering reliable performance and measurable savings.

 

10. Future-proof, sustainable solution
ActiveAhead supports smart building certifications such as BREEAM and aligns with long-term sustainability goals. The system evolves via firmware updates and is designed to support both current and future smart technologies.

 

Conclusion:

Helvar ActiveAhead is more than lighting control. It’s an intelligent ecosystem that streamlines operations, improves user experience, and delivers long-term value. At OMS Lighting, we believe this is the future of lighting—smart, predictive, and built to adapt.