Light Control Switches Market - By Product Type (Switches, Dimmer), By Solution Type (Standalone Light Control Solutions, Integrated Light Control Solutions), By Communication Technology, By Light Source, By Application & Forecast 2024 – 2032

Light Control Switches Market Size

Light Control Switches Market was valued at over USD 7.8 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 9% between 2024 and 2032. Smart lighting and home automation are gaining traction in the industry. Customers are increasingly seeking energy-efficient lighting solutions to reduce electricity consumption and lower their carbon footprint. The demand for smart lighting solutions has grown significantly as customers seek greater control, convenience, and automation in their lighting systems.
 

For instance, in August 2021, ABB India launched the Millenium and Zenit range of switches to electrify the country with safe, and sustainable switches. These switches, tailored to both homes and commercial buildings, allow customers to switch from conventional lighting to an eco-efficient intelligent alternative.
 

Lighting technology is undergoing continuous innovations, leading to the development of light control switches incorporated with advanced features, functionalities, and capabilities such as dimming control, brightness adjustment, color temperature adjustment, and scene management. They are also being equipped with scheduling, automation, and voice control, and integrated with other smart home devices and systems to offer enhanced comfort, convenience, and efficiency in various residential, commercial, and outdoor lighting applications.
 

The compatibility and interoperability issues between different brands, manufacturers, technologies, platforms, and communication standards of light control switches, lighting controls, and smart lighting solutions create challenges. Lack of product interoperability can make it hard to find controls that work with a broad set of luminaire manufacturers, and trying to manage different control systems can be taxing for facility managers.
 

Light Control Switches Market Trends

The rising integration of light control switches with IoT and smart home platforms, ecosystems, and devices is driving their growth. With enhanced features, functionalities, capabilities, and connectivity options, these switches offer consumers lighting control experiences and environments customizable through smartphones, tablets, voice assistants, and other smart home devices and interfaces. For instance, in August 2021, Hubbell Control Solutions released a new & improved NX Distributed Intelligence Lighting Control Panel (NXP2 Series) that centralizes connection points in an enclosure providing an installer-friendly solution that reduces time and costs to deploy code-compliant lighting control. It offers several deployment strategies including operating as a standalone panel, multiple panels configured together, or as an NX networked device that is a part of a larger NX system. It is available in multiple size configurations with matching relay capacities.
 

The growing urbanization and the development of smart cities are driving the demand for light control switches that support and enhance the implementation, integration, and management of smart lighting systems, IoT-based solutions, and interconnected lighting ecosystems in urban, residential, commercial, and outdoor environments. Increasing smart city initiatives, projects, and programs are promoting the development and deployment of intelligent & connected lighting infrastructures, environments, and ecosystems that enhance energy efficiency, optimize lighting performance, and improve lighting control and management in urban areas.
 

Light Control Switches Market Analysis

Based on solution type, the market is divided into standalone light control solutions and integrated light control solutions. The consumer electronics segment is the fastest growing and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of over 10% between 2024 and 2032.
 

• Advancements in lighting technology and smart home integration are leading to the development and introduction of standalone light control systems. With user-friendly and accessible interfaces and controls, these systems allow consumers to easily configure and operate their lighting systems and fixtures without the need for extensive technical knowledge. For instance, in July 2022, zencontrol announced the release of a smart switch rotary. This smart switch is ideal for controlling DALI-2 and wireless lighting and can be used as a standalone, together, or connected zencontrol lighting solution. Available in black and white, the high-quality glass faceplate and anodized aluminum frame are designed to meet challenging requirements, with an easy-to-clean surface
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Based on product type, the market is segmented into switches and dimmers. The switches segment dominated the market with a share of over 60% in 2023.
 

• The growing demand for customizable and personalized lighting experiences, atmospheres, and environments among consumers is driving the development and introduction of light control switches and lighting controls with settings for building automation, programmable features, and scene management capabilities to create unique lighting experiences and environments tailored to individual preferences, needs, and lifestyles. For instance, in March 2024, ABB introduced Busch-art linear, a range of high-quality light switches that can be integrated into building automation systems and offer sustainability and premium design. The new range of electronic switches combines clear lines, light shapes, precise contours, and perfect surfaces, making them more attractive than conventional switches.
   

The light control switches market in Asia Pacific is witnessing remarkable growth, with a CAGR of over 10% from 2024 to 2032. This growth is driven by rapid urbanization, increasing construction activities, the expanding real estate sector, and the growing demand for advanced & intelligent lighting control solutions across residential, commercial, and outdoor applications in the region.
 

Countries, such as China, India, and Australia, are experiencing significant growth in the market due to their robust infrastructure development, growing smart city initiatives, and increasing adoption of smart lighting and home automation systems. The rising awareness and adoption of energy-efficient lighting solutions are fueling the demand for light control switches. Light control switches play a crucial role in enhancing energy savings, optimizing lighting performance, and improving lighting control & management in various applications such as homes, offices, retail stores, hotels, restaurants, public spaces, and outdoor environments.
 

Light Control Switches Market Share

Legrand and Schneider Electric held over 12% of the light control switches industry share in 2023. Legrand is a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, offering a comprehensive range of products, solutions, and services in the areas of electrical wiring devices, home automation, lighting controls, electrical enclosures, and network infrastructure. In the market, Legrand stands out as a prominent player with a strong presence and reputation for delivering innovative, reliable, and high-quality light control solutions, systems, and technologies that enhance comfort, convenience, efficiency, and control over lighting environments in residential, commercial, and outdoor spaces.
 

Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation solutions, offering a comprehensive range of products, systems, and services designed to optimize energy usage, enhance operational efficiency, and improve sustainability in various residential, commercial, and industrial applications. In the light control switches industry, Schneider Electric offers a diverse portfolio of innovative and advanced light control switches.
 

Light Control Switches Market Companies

Major players operating in the market are:

• Legrand
• Schneider Electric
• Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
• Signify Holding
• OSRAM
• Panasonic Corporation
• Hubbell
   

Light Control Switches Industry News

• In August 2023, Legrand India launched the Allzy, an all-rounder switch, designed to help multitaskers in India by providing a simplified switch range to boost their experience in the mass segment. The remote-control unit enables users to control up to four lights and a fan conveniently with four switches and a fan regulator.
   
• In August 2023, ams OSRAM, a global leader in optical solutions, introduces a ground-breaking innovation in automotive forward lighting with the launch of EVIYOS 2.0, a new type of intelligent multipixel LED that enables fully adaptive, dynamic headlight operation and image projection.
   

The light control switches market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) from 2024 to 2032, for the following segments:

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Market, By Product Type

• Switches
• Dimmer

Market, By Solution Type

• Standalone light control solutions
• Integrated light control solutions

Market, By Communication Technology

• Wired technology
• Wireless technology

Market, By Light Source

• Incandescent
• Fluorescent
• High-intensity discharge
• Light emitting diode
• Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)

Market, By Application

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Highways & roadways lighting
• Architectural lighting
• Lighting for public places

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • ANZ
  • Rest of Asia Pacific 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• MEA
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA