Li-Fi

Not to be confused with Wi-Fi, Hi-Fi, or Lo-fi (disambiguation).

Li-Fi Technology
IntroducedMarch 2011 (2011-03)
IndustryDigital communication
Connector typeVisible light communication
Physical rangeVisible light spectrum, ultraviolet and infrared radiation

Li-Fi (commonly referred to as LiFi) is a wireless communication technology which utilizes light to transmit data and position between devices. The term was first introduced by Harald Haas during a 2011 TEDGlobal talk in Edinburgh.

Unlike Wi-Fi, which uses radio frequency to induce an electric voltage in an antenna to transmit data, Li-Fi uses the modulation of light intensity. Li-Fi is able to function in areas otherwise susceptible to electromagnetic interference (e.g. aircraft cabins, hospitals, or military applications).

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