Visible Light Communication(VLC) Indoor-Navigation Display Global Market Report 2025

The visible light communication (VLC) indoor-navigation display market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.01 billion in 2024 to $1.24 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.9%. The growth during the historic period is driven by increasing adoption of digital infrastructure, rising consumer demand for connected devices, growing awareness of indoor navigation solutions, expansion of smart building installations, and increasing investments in light-based communication systems.

The visible light communication (VLC) indoor-navigation display market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.79 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.5%. The growth projected for the forecast period is driven by the expansion of retail and commercial spaces, increasing emphasis on accessibility solutions, rising adoption of Internet of Things-enabled devices, growing integration of energy-efficient lighting, and increasing demand for real-time location-based services. Key trends during the forecast period include advancements in visible light communication technology, development of LED-based positioning devices, innovations in indoor navigation software, research and development in smart lighting systems, and investment in sensor-enabled smartphones.

The growth of smart buildings is expected to drive the expansion of the visible light communication (VLC) indoor-navigation display market. Smart buildings are equipped with advanced technologies and automated systems that optimize energy use, safety, comfort, and operational efficiency. The rise of smart buildings is fueled by the increasing demand for energy efficiency and sustainability in urban infrastructure. VLC indoor-navigation displays play a significant role in these buildings by providing precise, real-time indoor positioning and navigation while also enabling energy-efficient data communication via existing LED lighting systems. For example, in May 2022, Buildup, a Europe-based climate, infrastructure, and environment agency, reported that the number of smart buildings worldwide will reach 115 million by 2026, up from 45 million in 2022. As a result, the growing adoption of smart buildings is expected to increase the potential applications of VLC indoor-navigation technologies.

Leading companies in the VLC indoor-navigation display market are focusing on developing innovations such as IEEE 802.11bb-compliant LiFi modules to enhance navigation accuracy, enable faster data transfer, and allow seamless integration into consumer devices. An IEEE 802.11bb-compliant LiFi module uses visible light to transmit data, offering high-speed, low-latency connectivity while ensuring compatibility with Wi-Fi standards. This makes it ideal for smartphones and IoT devices. For example, in February 2023, pureLiFi, a UK-based wireless communications company, launched the Light Antenna ONE module, designed for integration into billions of devices. This product, measuring just 14.5 mm in length, complies with the global IEEE 802.11bb LiFi standard and enables manufacturers to incorporate secure, high-speed light-based connectivity directly into consumer electronics.

In June 2022, Situm Technologies, a Spain-based provider of indoor positioning and navigation technology, partnered with ZERO1 to integrate visible light communication (VLC) and optical camera communication (OCC) into indoor navigation solutions. This partnership allows Situm to enhance its indoor positioning capabilities by utilizing ZERO1’s expertise in VLC-based communication, enabling highly accurate and reliable navigation in environments such as shopping malls, airports, hospitals, and factories. ZERO1, based in France, specializes in visible light communication and optical camera communication technologies.

Major players in the visible light communication (VLC) indoor-navigation display market are Panasonic Corporation, Signify N.V., AMS-OSRAM AG, Acuity Brands Inc., Visilink Ltd., PureLiFi Ltd., Lucibel S.A., Oriient Inc., Situm Technologies S.L., Oledcomm S.A.S., SYOOK Technologies Pvt. Ltd., AeroLiFi GmbH, Navigine Ltd., Mapsted Inc., VLNComm Inc., Sensewhere Ltd., LightBee Corp., Nextome S.r.l., Velmenni OÜ, ByteLight Inc.

North America was the largest region in the visible light communication (VLC) indoor-navigation display market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in visible light communication (VLC) indoor-navigation display report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the information technology sector, particularly in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Higher duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have raised production and operational costs for tech firms, cloud service providers, and data centers. Companies relying on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are facing longer lead times and increased pricing pressures. In parallel, tariffs on specialized software tools and retaliatory measures from key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and reduced overseas demand for U.S.-developed technologies. To navigate these challenges, the sector is accelerating investments in domestic chip fabrication, diversifying supplier bases, and adopting AI-driven automation to enhance operational resilience and cost efficiency.

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Visible light communication (VLC) indoor-navigation display refers to a system that uses LED lights or display screens to transmit modulated visible light signals. These signals are invisible to the human eye but can be detected by smartphone cameras or light sensors. They carry encoded location or map data, enabling real-time positioning and guidance inside buildings where GPS is unreliable, such as airports, malls, or hospitals.

The primary components of visible light communication (VLC) indoor-navigation displays include hardware, software, and services. Hardware consists of devices such as VLC transmitters, receivers, and display units that provide accurate indoor positioning and navigation using visible light signals. These systems employ technologies including visible light communication and hybrid systems and can be deployed via on-premises or cloud-based solutions. They are widely used in sectors such as retail, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, industrial, and education. Key end-users include enterprises, government organizations, commercial entities, and others.

The countries covered in the visible light communication (VLC) indoor-navigation display market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The visible light communication (VLC) indoor-navigation display market includes revenues earned by entities by providing real-time indoor navigation, location-based notifications, asset tracking, accessibility support for visually impaired users. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The visible light communication (VLC) indoor-navigation display market consists of sales of light emitting diode-based visible light communication transmitters, visible light communication-enabled smartphones, indoor positioning sensors, smart lighting systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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