According to Tech Unwrapped , Li-Fi has been around for a while but has yet to achieve the same level of popularity as Wi-Fi. However, this will soon change as IEEE has just established an industry standard for this wireless communication technology.

Li-Fi is a technology that actually uses visible, infrared, or ultraviolet light instead of radio frequencies to transmit high-speed data. Li-Fi then uses special LED bulbs installed in homes and offices as routers, allowing users to receive wireless connections using light waves.

The Li-Fi Alliance says the technology could be 100 times faster than current Wi-Fi, but that’s still theoretical and has yet to be formally tested. Not only does it offer transfer speeds of up to 224 GB/s, but it also operates on a proprietary optical spectrum, which ensures greater reliability, lower latency, and jitter. Additionally, the line-of-sight propagation of light enhances security by preventing wall penetration, reducing the risk of interference and eavesdropping, and allowing for centimeter-accurate indoor navigation.

Now that the IEEE 802.11bb standard has been published, manufacturers can start integrating the technology into their products. One of the main Li-Fi companies, pureLiFi, has prepared a Light Antenna ONE module for integration into connected devices. The company says the new wireless networking technology is preferable to Wi-Fi because it allows for more connections without clutter, is more secure and private, and supports the most bandwidth-intensive tasks.