One of the most common headaches in outdoor lighting projects is controlling multiple zones independently — and doing it without running extra cabling or wrestling with timer switches. Add in the confusion of matching transformer capacity to your fixture load, and it is easy to see why garden lighting specifications go wrong before a single spike is driven into the ground.
The key is matching your control hub to your total installation load, measured in VA (volt-amperes — the unit used to express the combined electrical demand of your connected fixtures). Get this right and you have a system that is reliable, zoned, and genuinely easy to manage. Get it wrong and you are either underpowering your lights or buying more hub than you need.
The In-Lite SMART HUB is a Bluetooth-controlled transformer and distribution hub designed specifically for In-Lite garden lighting systems. Available in three capacities — SMART HUB-75 (75 VA, two cable inputs), SMART HUB-150 (150 VA, three cable inputs), and SMART HUB-300 (300 VA, three cable inputs) — it lets you match the hub precisely to your project's demand. Each cable input is individually controllable, so you can manage separate lighting zones from a single unit. The hub carries IP23 protection, meaning it is rated against direct sprays of water and suitable for sheltered outdoor or covered installation positions.
Finished in a matte black casing with a slim, wall-mounted profile, the SMART HUB is a far cry from the bulky transformer boxes of older outdoor systems. It is designed to sit discreetly on a wall or enclosure surface. Control is via the free In-Lite app for iOS and Android, using Bluetooth Low Energy — the same energy-efficient wireless protocol your phone uses for smart accessories. The app lets you set schedules, save scenes, and share settings with other users on the same system. The unit is tested and certified to TUV, (C)UL, and KIWA (CE) standards.
Installation requires a sheltered, covered position given the IP23 rating — this is not a unit to mount fully exposed to rain or coastal spray. Each cable input is independently controllable, which means you can split your garden into distinct zones and manage them separately via the app without needing multiple hubs. Total VA across all connected fixtures must not exceed the rated capacity of your chosen hub; add up the VA values from your In-Lite fixture specifications before selecting your model.
At Lightsource Mallorca, we help you specify the right hub capacity from the outset — avoiding the cost and delay of under-specifying and having to upgrade mid-installation. Whether you are designing a lighting scheme for a private garden, a boutique hotel terrace, or a villa landscaping project, getting the control infrastructure right at the start is where good specification pays for itself. We are here to help you get there without the guesswork.
