The step forms part of Google's move into home automation, cnet.com has reported.
At a recent conference, Google demonstrated how Android devices can control multiple devices in the home. These include lighting, appliances, thermostats, and music.
The internet-based services provider has designed a lighting demo system with Lighting Sciences Group.
Eric Holland, the director of electrical engineering at Lighting Sciences Group, commented: "Lighting is very visible and prevalent so it made sense for it to be first foray for the platform.
"Every one of the lights has a radio integrated inside the lamp so there's no additional equipment."
In other industry news, a report by market research firm ElectroniCast Consultants has revealed that global consumption of packaged LEDs used in signage and professional displays rose 17 per cent from $1.3 billion in 2009 to $1.52 billion in 2010.
Posted by Andre Dixon
