Color Kinetics Launches Adjustable Beam Lighting
The new ActiveBeam technology changes beam angle from narrow to wide without any moving parts.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Landscaping
Color Kinetics introduced ActiveBeam, a lighting technology that adjusts beam angles from narrow to wide with no moving parts. It is offered in two exterior luminaires, BlastElite ActiveBeam and GrazeElite ActiveBeam.
Why it matters
Adjustable beam angles let a single fixture serve different outdoor lighting needs without physical hardware changes. This can simplify landscape lighting design and commissioning.
Each luminaire has three beam zones (center, middle, outer) with RGBAW LEDs, and beam angle ranges from 12 to 60 degrees. The IntelliHue Pro system mixes five LED colors in each zone, though pricing and availability were not provided.
The players
Color Kinetics
Color Kinetics is a lighting manufacturer known for architectural and outdoor LED luminaires and color-control systems.
The details
Each luminaire has three beam zones, each with its own RGBAW LEDs, whose intensity adjusts automatically to produce the selected beam angle. The beam can be set at commissioning and changed later from the control system.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Color Kinetics announces ActiveBeam technology.
Landscape Lighting Context
ActiveBeam builds on the IntelliHue Pro system, which mixes five LED colors within each beam zone, by adding adjustable beam width. This combines color mixing and beam shaping in one fixture.
Homeowners and landscape designers could set the beam angle at commissioning and adjust it later from the control system. This may reduce the need to replace fixtures when lighting goals change.
The takeaway
Adjustable beam technology lets one fixture cover both tight accent lighting and broad wash effects. Those planning outdoor lighting may want to consider whether flexible beam control fits their project needs.
Further reading
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