Official release of the XIG API for software developers and the system integration community

Xicato has officially announced the XIG API (Xicato Intelligent Gateway application programming interface) to the software developer and system integration community under the standard MIT Open Source Software (FOSS) license. The XIG API makes it possible to configure, control and monitor large networks of Bluetooth Mesh nodes installations and to collect and analyze data from them. This allows you to manage lighting and audio-visual effects in any commercial or residential space.

“Today, the wireless lighting community is experiencing explosive growth. At this early stage, I hope that manufacturers will open up to open control standards, cross platform compatibility and, most importantly, open source topologies, as Xicato has done with their control API. Over the years, BLE handheld and peripheral customers have benefited greatly from this kind of philosophy and collaboration between developers and manufacturers“said Alexander Cooper, head of exhibit technology at the Smithsonian.

The XIG provides an exchange between a Bluetooth Mesh network and any IP LAN network, allowing centralized management and access to large networks of remote Bluetooth nodes. Thanks to access to the XIG API, customers can now control and monitor any lighting control, IoT, audio-visual or building management system. They can configure an unlimited number of Bluetooth nodes, which could potentially include HVAC systems, security systems and more. This results in the development of customized experiences specific to a particular application. This is all possible by using Xicato's open and flexible software architecture.

“Xicato continues to strengthen its commitment to the further development of smart building technologies and solutions, resulting in more productive and efficient buildings and healthier living or working spaces. We want to involve our customers and partners in our mission by using our open software as leverage to create application-specific solutions that are of high value to the users of the software.” says Xicato CEO Amir Zoufonoun.

Several Xicato customers are already experiencing the benefits of the XIG API in installations in museums, cathedrals, shops, warehouses, offices and residences. Examples include some World Heritage buildings, such as the Van Gogh Museum, the Smithsonian and Westminster Abbey. Control companies, system integrators and end users have created customized environments using the XIG API in systems such as Medialon, ETC, Pharos, Extron, Crestron, LumiFi and Philips Dynamite.

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