The LiFi has been playing a great role for years among the technological projects. And until now, this technology had not yet become a reality in the domestic sphere. And now it happens, at last, with MyLiFi, which is a desk lamp. This lamp can serve Internet connection without wires. In this new technology, the visible light serves as the transfer method for data. And of course, this involves using a ‘receiving’ base compatible with the LiFi. However, the ‘pack’ is sold saperately so that we can connect it to USB.
What is in MyLiFi technology. It is an obvious a design problem, but the LiFi concept and its future applications are fascinating. In this first domestic product in which LiFi connectivity is used, to bring the Internet connection to the lamp, we need an Ethernet cable. And from the bulb the LiFi is used, that is, the connection without wires through visible light. But how does it reach the final device, such as a desktop or laptop computer? With a USB dongle. The nonsense is that the Ethernet cable is so close to the ultimate device, which receives the connection to the Internet, that LiFi is of little use.
Are we ready for the LiFi? MyLiFi wants us to think so, but …
In spite of the above, there will be some who think that leaving the table clean of cables can already make MyLiFi worthwhile. However, we must also bear in mind that the maximum transfer speed is 23 Mbps. That is to say, that making use of the LiFi only to leave the table free of cables will make us waste those 100, 300 Mbps or more that we have contracted and they would arrive with the Ethernet cable, or even with the WiFi. However, the project seeks to fund in Indiegogo, in a crowdfunding campaign through which we can do with it for 840 dollars. Yes, it’s expensive.
The LiFi lamp in question shows up in the framework of CES 2018 Las Vegas. Also, there is no other device that takes advantage of this technology has been seen. However, it is very likely that this means only opening the closure, and that in the coming months we will continue to see new LiFi devices that are better planned and more economical, that are genuinely worthwhile as an alternative to WiFi.