Inspired by nature, inherently intuitive.

Holistic value

  • Health and Wellbeing.

    For millions of years, sunlight orchestrated human biology. Today, we spend 90% of our lives indoors under artificial light that ignores this relationship. At Ambia, we believe your home lighting should work with your biology, not against it. Light regulates your sleep, hormones, mood, and energy levels—the wrong light disrupts these systems, while properly designed light supports your natural rhythms. We've studied how light wavelengths affect physiology and created environments that nurture wellbeing at a fundamental level. Your home should actively contribute to wellness through light.

  • Design First.

    We lead with design to imagine a better experience for you, our users. We follow with technology to realize our vision. Good enough is the enemy of greatness. We aspire to deliver world-class design of lit environments and user experiences, creating intuitive systems that delight whether you're a homeowner enjoying the space, an architect benefitting from our solutions, a general contractor managing installation, or an electrician implementing our systems. Our design thinking approach ensures technology serves human needs, not the other way around.

  • Rhythms not Routines.

    We don't live by schedules programmed to the minute—we live in natural rhythms. Morning coffee sometimes runs long, work occasionally extends into evening, friends drop by unexpectedly. Traditional lighting expects you to program every scenario and adjust when life deviates from the plan. Our system observes your household's natural patterns and creates lighting transitions that feel intuitively right without programming or adjustments. Rather than forcing dozens of lighting decisions daily, we create gentle transitions that support your activities automatically—a home attuned to your life.

  • Interaction Simplified.

    For us, the simplest interaction is simply moving through your home. We distill multiple layers of light to a single, elegant interface. Our system respects familiarity and house guests: Grandma will find that click on/off functionality is still embedded in our device. Subtle gestures allow fine adjustment for those who prefer it. The best technology anticipates your needs while becoming invisible. True simplicity isn't adding features—it's making complexity disappear. We believe when we do our job well, you won’t touch a switch.

  • Privacy First Design

    While other smart homes use cameras and microphones, we've taken a different approach. Our Wave Sensor technology understands activities without capturing images or recording sounds. Your home should be a surveillance-free sanctuary that still offers responsive intelligence. Our system detects presence using patterns of motion to build illumination maps. All learning happens locally—your moments are yours alone. Our intelligence doesn't require sacrificing your privacy.

  • Easier to Maintain.

    Our system is designed for long-term reliability, not recurring service calls. Built on ordinary low voltage wiring—the same kind electricians work with every day—installation is straightforward and future maintenance is minimal. No proprietary cables or complex programming that only specialists can troubleshoot. We've eliminated common failure points through simplified architecture and quality components designed to last. When technology fades into the background, so do maintenance concerns. Enjoy your perfect lighting experience without worrying about what's behind the walls.

  • Faster to Build.

    Our vertically integrated approach dramatically accelerates the building process. While traditional systems require multiple vendors, endless coordination, and redundant design work for each project, we leverage standardized components and proven designs refined across hundreds of installations. As your single point of contact for lighting design, technology, and procurement, we own the complexity end-to-end—you just need help with the wiring. Our low-voltage DC infrastructure uses smaller gauge wire that's easier to handle, faster to install, and requires less copper than outdated AC systems overbuilt for yesterday's technology. Better for the earth and better for everyone. By eliminating coordination meetings, reducing documentation, and simplifying installation, we can save weeks during construction while delivering superior results.

  • Increased Real Estate Value

    Sophisticated lighting doesn't just transform how spaces feel—it measurably increases home value. Our market analysis shows that premium lighting ranks among the top five features sought by luxury home buyers, with 73% of high-end purchasers willing to pay a premium for homes with advanced lighting systems. As the "Wellness Real Estate" category grows at 25% annually, lighting that supports wellbeing has become a key differentiator in the market. When affluent homebuyers and design-conscious professionals evaluate properties, atmospheric lighting consistently influences perceived value beyond its installation cost. Your investment in our system delivers both immediate lifestyle benefits and long-term equity growth, with luxury real estate professionals reporting that sophisticated lighting can enhance perceived value by 7-12% in competitive markets.