LightOpen

Scenic mountain landscape

Design Software

Light Design Creation & Configuration

Cloud Services

Light Design Processing & Management

Vehicle Middleware

Light Algorithms & Communication

LED Driver Module

Software-Less Light Control & Diagnosis

LightOpen

More choice. More connection. More personalization.

What if your vehicles lighting could be as unique and dynamic as you are? The automotive world is transforming fast - vehicles are now connected devices, and lighting is no longer just about safety. It's a canvas for personalization, comunication, and creative expression

LightOpen – The future of automotive lighting

Step into a new era of automotive lighting with LightOpen, HELLA’s revolutionary Light-as-a-Service platform. Designed for OEMs, creators, and vehicle owners, LightOpen transforms the way you experience, design, and interact with vehicle lighting.

Unleash creativity & personalization

With LightOpen, every vehicle becomes a canvas. Our intuitive design tools empower you to create and preview unique light signatures and animations—expressing individuality like never before. Whether you’re an OEM, a designer, or a passionate driver, LightOpen puts the power of light in your hands.

Monetize innovation

LightOpen opens new business models for OEMs and creators. Offer on-demand lighting features, subscriptions, or curated light designs through integrated marketplaces. Generate revenue throughout the vehicle’s lifetime while delighting customers with ever-evolving experiences.

Effortless compliance & integration

Stay ahead of regulations with automatic legal checks for every design. Seamlessly connect LightOpen to your existing cloud or embedded systems using standardized APIs—future-proofing your lighting strategy with software-driven updates and sustainable solutions.

Intelligent, real-time lighting

Harness the power of advanced algorithms for real-time rendering, dynamic responses to sensor data, and intelligent management of lighting hardware. LightOpen ensures every moment on the road is safer, smarter, and more captivating.

Join the LightOpen ecosystem

Partner with HELLA, the trusted leader in automotive lighting. Whether you’re looking to innovate, differentiate, or simply inspire, LightOpen is your gateway to the next generation of lighting experiences.

Open “Light-as-a-Service” platform

Modular software services for light design, validation, and maintenance - seamlessly integrating with any OEM backend and unlocking new revenue streams through feature monetization or third-party apps.

Personalization

Enables vehicle owners and creators to design, preview, and share unique light signatures and animations, fostering a new level of personalization.

Automatic regulatory compliance

Integrated legal and regulatory checks ensure all light designs meet compliance standards, reducing risk and effort for OEMs and designers. Built on FORVIA HELLA´s decades of lighting innovation.