The transition of the solid-state lighting (SSL) industry from a general illumination product sales model to a smart technology industry continues. The Internet of Things (IoT) is not a flash trend, assure industry insiders, but a full-fledged driver of the lighting evolution. This digest puts smart SSL developments into perspective with a glimpse into how network architectures can be designed to deliver the security and reliability critical for adoption, as well as how players across various smart lighting sectors are forging ahead.