![]() ![]() Zigbee is an open standard for a low-cost, low-power, wireless mesh network targeted at the wide development of devices for wireless control and monitoring applications. Affordability - Zigbee devices on the whole are very affordable, often much cheaper than similar devices from other technologies such as Z-Wave and WiFi.Capacity - Unlike other protocols, Zigbee supports thousands of devices in a single network - up to 65,000! That's more than enough for even the largest of homes and means you won't need to have multiple networks to manage.Firmware Updates - Over the Air firmware updates (OTA) have always been a key feature for Zigbee, allowing Smart Devices to be updated simply and quickly.Security - Zigbee uses 128-bit AES encryption, the same type used by online banking services.Stability - Zigbee is a truly self-healing network, devices will automatically reroute when one device goes offline.Optimised For Battery Devices - due to how battery powered devices "sleep" and the extremely low power requirements of Zigbee, it is ideally suited to Smart Devices such as motion sensors, door sensors and water sensors.Lower Power Requirements - up to 10 years battery life.Lighting Options - Zigbee has an extensive history with lighting, there are far more options for Zigbee based devices than any other Smart Home protocol, including LED bulbs, colour changing LED strips, light switches, dimmer modules and many more.That said, Zigbee does have a number of compelling reasons for it to be the center of your Smart Home System, including: No Smart Home protocol can claim to be perfect or the best suited to any particular application, so it's worth remembering that choosing a Smart Home Controller that supports multiple protocols (such as Zigbee, Z-Wave & WiFi) as well as having integrations for other proprietary and Cloud based services is the best course of action for most people. If you connect the Zigbee network to a Smart Home Controller (such as one from SmartThings, Hubitat or Homey) then the full potential of Home Automation will be unleashed! Why Use Zigbee? It won't be particularly smart, but for simple tasks such as turning on the light without getting up to use a light switch it will work perfectly. ![]() Simply put, Zigbee is a wireless protocol that is used to allow Smart Devices such as light bulbs, sockets, plugs, smart locks, motion sensors and door sensors to communicate with each other over a "PAN" (Personal Area Network).Īs a standalone entity you can use this PAN as-is with devices including remote controls, battery powered wall switches and keyfobs for simple control purposes. ![]()
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