Wireless transmission is like an indispensable element in smart home applications. While Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are communication standards people are well aware of, the less-known Z-Wave protocol plays an equally important role.
Wireless transmission is like an indispensable element in smart home applications. While Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are communication standards people are well aware of, the less-known Z-Wave protocol plays an equally important role. With its low-power consumption feature, Z-Wave is a wireless standard catered specifically for smart homes.
Z-Wave has gained traction in recent years, as over 2,400 certified Z-Wave devices are now available around the globe, representing a 60-percent jump from 2015, according to the Z-Wave Alliance, which boasts over 700 member companies.
What makes Z-Wave stand out from similar protocols is that certified Z-Wave devices are guaranteed to talk to one another. This feature is e...