Z-Wave Alliance

Z-Wave Alliance

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The Z-Wave Alliance is a standards development organization dedicated to developing and advancing Z-Wave technology as an open and internationally recognized ITU standard (G.9959) for #smarthome and #IoT solutions. Visit z-wavealliance.org.

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Out of the top 5 standout #smartlocks, #ZWave was in two of them: 🔒 Schlage Connect with Z-Wave Plus is favored for its durability and seameless operation. 🔒 Yale Assure Lock 2 with Z-Wave Plus is praised for its reliable and seamless automation. www.bgr.com/2287712/owne...

bgr.comOwners Say These Are The Most Reliable Smart Locks - BGRIf you're looking to secure your home with a smart lock, you need the best on the market, and owners say these are the most reliable.

Through his thoughtful leadership in meetings, technical contributions to #ZWave projects, and participation in the Z-Wave Spring Summit, Serge Poltorak, our Application Working Group Chair, helps strengthen collaboration among the community and drive the protocol forward.

In her #ZWave Fall Summit session, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge shared that to get consumers to adopt over two devices is to tell real stories about how the #smarthome solves a problem or meets a need, from convenience to security to energy management to aging in place.

At #CES 2027, the Z-Wave Alliance ballroom will serve as a hub for the #ZWave community, bringing together exhibiting members, valued partners, media, and industry stakeholders to see the latest Z-Wave innovations in action, and explore what’s next. Stay tuned for updates!

The annual #ZWave Fall Summit kicks off tomorrow! We're looking forward to seeing our members, peers, industry friends and new faces for a week of collaborating, testing, networking, and fun. Safe travels to everyone attending and thank you to our sponsors for your support.

What does #ZWave bring to the table? ✅ Open standard ✅ Multiple silicon providers ✅ Member-driven organization ✅ Robust, mature ecosystem ✅ Interoperable and backwards compatible devices ✅ Long range capabilities ✅ Full stack application layer ✅ End-to-end encryption

Highlights from #TTC26: 🔹In a keynote, Chair of the Board Avi Rosenthal shared how #ZWave is evolving to serve modern IoT systems 🔹Dr. Z-Wave led a full workshop demonstrating how protocols perform in real-world applications 🔹Avi represented ZWA in a first-ever panel with all the IoT Alliances

At Smart Spaces 2026, over half of event sponsors were our members and many were in attendance representing the influence that #ZWave has in the connected property space. Sebastián of member Horus shared valuable insights in a panel discussing smart efficiency in #smartbuildings.

Our Chair of the Board Avi Rosenthal left #CEDIAExpo 2026 with one key takeaway: The #smarthome industry has matured in terms of integration, interoperability, functionality, and security. Read the full CEDIA Expo 2026 recap: z-wavealliance.org/z-wave-cedia...

z-wavealliance.orgZ-Wave at CEDIA Expo 2026: Why Connectivity MattersExplore Z-Wave at CEDIA Expo 2026 and why secure, reliable connectivity matters for today’s increasingly intelligent smart homes.

A newly Z-Wave Certified product, the Tedee GO2 #smartlock helps make secure, convenient smart home experiences that benefit from the reliability and interoperability of the robust #ZWave ecosystem even more accessible in the EU.

The fight to protect the lower 900 MHz spectrum has united the #IoT, #security, retail, utilities, and trucking industries. See what #ZWave Alliance Chair of the Board Avi Rosenthal said to Punchbowl News about how this big tent came together: punchbowl.news/article/tech...

punchbowl.newsTech: The lobbying fight uniting Davids and GoliathsFor the past two years, Rosenthal has been urging small and large companies to oppose NextNav’s controversial petition at the Federal Communications Commission. Rosenthal has also met with

The HomeSeer #ZWave Sensor was included in BGR’s roundup of affordable ways homeowners can upgrade their household tech, featured for its: ✅ Motion detection range of 12 ft ✅ Low-maintenance plug-in application ✅ Customizable visual indicator capabilities www.bgr.com/2225064/chea...

bgr.com5 Cheap Ways Homeowners Upgrade Their Household Tech - BGRWhile upgrading your household tech can prove expensive, the internet is full of affordable home gadgets such as smart switches, motion sensors, and more.

Our member Silicon Labs explores how Z-Wave Long Range enables hotels and MDUs to build cohesive, smart ecosystems across the entire property, addressing challenges and enhancing #energyefficiency. See where the protocol is headed as connected energy devices grow: www.silabs.com/blog/enablin...

silabs.comEnabling Energy Management Devices with Z-Wave Long Range - Silicon LabsScalable energy management starts with scalable wireless endpoints. Z-Wave Long Range allows endpoints to sense, connect, and respond intelligently at scale.

Z-Wave Certification verifies that products meet established requirements for interoperability, security, and standards compliance, helping ensure #ZWave Certified devices work reliably across brands and product categories. Check status in the Certified Product Guide: products.z-wavealliance.org

"Z-Wave remains your best ally," the recent Domo-blog article says, exploring why #ZWave continues to stand out as a leading IoT protocol. See how Z-Wave's proven performance, reliability, and seamless interoperability deliver dependable #smarthome experiences: www.domo-blog.fr/le-protocole...

domo-blog.frLe protocole Z-Wave, le roi de la fiabilité domotique n'a pas dit son dernier motOn le lit partout sur les forums et les groupes Facebook dédiés à la domotique : avec la popularité du Zigbee et le déploiement de Matter, le Z-Wave

$7B dollars is the direct cost of replacing #security and #alarm equipment operating in the lower 900 MHz band if NextNav’s FCC petition is granted, with an estimated $5B in RFID, $30B in tolling, and $100B in utility equipment replacement costs. Learn more: communicationsdaily.com/article/2026...

communicationsdaily.comReplacing 900 MHz Alarms Would Cost $7B: ConsultantConsultant Jay Hauhn told the FCC on Thursday that it could cost more than $7 billion “in direct costs” to replace 900 MHz alarms if the agency allows NextNav to move forward on its proposed use of…

The Vancouver Sun highlights two #ZWave enabled solutions, the Alfred DB series and the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus, for their ability to enhance security while integrating with broader #smarthome ecosystems and provide easy unlocking and remote monitoring: vancouversun.com/homes/smart-...

vancouversun.comAre smart locks the key to home security?Smart locks work through a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection using an app on a smartphone or via integrated home security systems or devices.

Z-Wave Alliance members, we'd love to hear what you're working on. Please share your news, newly-certified devices, and any other projects you're working on to zwave@castercomm.com so we can promote it across the #ZWave channels.

As EMEA Task Force Chair, Peter Zsak has helped re-energize #ZWave engagement across the region by delivering valuable first-hand insights, championing Z-Wave among the installer and integrator community, and hosting local meet up events. Join us in thanking Peter for leadership.