Smart street lighting technology varies based on features and needs, but it often includes a mix of cameras and sensors. These sensors can detect movement and provide dynamic illumination and dimming when installed on ordinary street light fixtures. It also enables fixtures in close proximity to interact with one another. All surrounding lights will brighten whenever a person or automobile is detected until movement is no longer caught.
More technology, including image sensors, seismic sensors, sound sensors, speakers, weather and water detection sensors, and wireless transmitters, may be required to expand the capabilities of smart LED lights street.

Most companies provide software to assist cities monitor and operating smart roadway lights once they are deployed. This program may also be used to collect and change data gathered by the lamps, such as dimming time. The above are all upgrades to the street lighting controls system under the understanding of how street lights work.