PoE Lighting FAQ

Power over Ethernet lighting uses optimized LED fixtures that are powered and controlled by the low-voltage cabling and equipment common to the networking industry, instead of the conduit and high-voltage wiring common to traditional electrical systems. That networked approach enables advanced lighting controls and energy savings beyond what typical AC lighting systems deliver.

Traditional lighting requires high-voltage AC power at the fixture. PoE lighting uses networking equipment to deliver the low-voltage DC power LEDs perform best with, over standard Ethernet cabling, with controls on the same network. That can approach significant energy savings versus legacy fluorescent technology while simplifying installation and control.

PoE lighting starts with efficient LED fixtures, then adds robust lighting control integrated with building usage patterns. Standardized RJ45 connections support a safer, smarter system with a lower total installed cost than many traditional powered commercial lighting approaches, plus centralized monitoring and software control.

GENISYS PoE lighting is used in offices, schools, hospitals, theaters, manufacturing, retail, municipal buildings, data centers, and more. Energy savings plus networked control make it a strong fit for new construction and many retrofit projects.

GENISYS PoE lighting runs on standard category Ethernet cabling with RJ45 connections - the same class of structured cabling used for networks. Power and data share that cable path from the PoE switch through GENISYS controllers to fixtures, sensors, and wall switches.

PoE lighting systems rely on IEEE Power over Ethernet standards commonly used in IT (including higher-power variants often called UPoE for multi-device lighting nodes). Exact port power budgets depend on the switch and how many fixtures or devices share a controller port. GENISYS can help size the design for your layout.

Projects are typically delivered by electrical contractors, low-voltage / structured cabling partners, or teams experienced with networked building systems. GENISYS works with authorized dealers and installers - use Find an Installer or Contact if you need a partner recommendation.

Yes. PoE lighting can fit greenfield builds and many retrofits where category cabling can be routed with less disruption than new conduit and AC home runs. Suitability depends on ceiling type, pathway access, and switch capacity - case studies on this site show both renovation and new-construction examples.

GENISYS manufactures fixtures in Iowa, and the system also supports third-party fixtures that pass engineering approval so you can keep preferred luminaires when they are a fit for the GENISYS PoE platform.

GENISYS is committed to current electrical codes and safety standards. Products are UL certified. Low-voltage PoE with RJ45 connectors is one of the practical safety advantages of moving lighting off traditional high-voltage AC fixture wiring.

Yes. Because the system already uses the network for power and communication, GENISYS can export actionable data to other devices and receive inbound triggers to set scenes, start sequences, enable features, and more.

ColorTune fixtures such as the Leaf troffer adjust white light color temperature under software or wall-switch control. Daylight Rhythm schedules approximate the sun's color temperature through the day based on location, supporting comfort and circadian-friendly environments without rewiring the fixtures.