Hella Marine, a brand of the international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA, has announced the expansion of its Apelo Underwater Lights, introducing the Apelo Lighting Ecosystem. This new integrated system provides boat owners with an intuitive and synchronised lighting solution, including a new Apelo Lighting Controller, an advanced mobile app, and additional RGB/W lighting options such as the Apelo RGB Step Lamp and the EuroLED 75 RGB/W downlight.
The Apelo Light Controller allows seamless wireless control of all Apelo RGB/W Underwater, Interior, Flood, and Courtesy lamps, along with other universal RGB products. Leveraging Bluetooth® Mesh technology, multiple controllers and lights can be grouped, customised, and synchronised effortlessly, delivering a dynamic and immersive lighting experience throughout any vessel.
The Apelo Light Controller is the central component of the system, enabling users to personalise lighting effects with ease. Whether adjusting single lights or creating synchronised color patterns across an entire boat, the controller provides both manual switch control and advanced wireless management via the Apelo App.
“With the launch of the Apelo Lighting Ecosystem, we are delivering an innovative and connected lighting solution that enhances the onboard experience for boat owners,” said Ansgar Hinrichs Global sales manager of the Hella marine brand. “This expansion reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, cutting-edge lighting systems that are easy to install, control, and enjoy.”
In addition to the Apelo Lighting Controller, Hella Marine introduces several new lighting products designed to complement the ecosystem:
Apelo RGB Step Lamp – A sleek, compact solution for illuminating steps and gangways with vibrant, dynamic colors.
Apelo EuroLED 75 RGB/W Downlight – A high-performance downlight offering full-spectrum RGB lighting plus cool white (5000K) illumination for versatile onboard applications.
Apelo Lighting Ecosystem Compatibility – The Apelo Lighting Controller is fully compatible with Apelo Underwater Lights, allowing users to create individual color setups or fully synchronized lighting across their vessel. With unified control of all Apelo RGB/W Underwater, Interior, Flood, and Courtesy lamps, plus a selection of universal RGB products, the system delivers unparalleled lighting flexibility.
Hella marine’s Apelo Lighting Ecosystem is engineered for effortless integration. Thanks to Bluetooth® Mesh connectivity, boat owners can enjoy wireless control without additional wiring—an ideal solution for both new installations and retrofits. The system offers multi-zone control, enabling users to set different lighting moods in various areas of their vessel, from transom to deck. Furthermore, the Apelo App provides a user-friendly interface to manage lighting groups, access preset modes, and design custom color sequences—all from a smartphone.
The Apelo Light Controller goes beyond RGB lighting. Switch control functionality allows it to manage single and dual-color lights from other Hella marine ranges, including the EuroLED range, Sea Hawk floodlights, and Light Bars, offering even greater customisation options for boat owners.
The Apelo Light Controller, RGB Step Lamp, and EuroLED 75 Downlight will be available globally from Q2 2025.
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