Zigbee
The full-stack, low-power, reliable, and secure solution for connecting smart devices.
Overview
Zigbee is a widely adopted wireless communication standard for low-power, low-data-rate devices. It is commonly used in smart home products like light bulbs, sensors, and smart plugs. Zigbee creates a mesh network, where devices can relay data to each other, extending the range and reliability of the network. To use Zigbee devices, a Zigbee-compatible hub or coordinator is typically required to bridge them to your home network and smart home platform.
✨ Key Features
- Low-power consumption for long battery life
- Mesh networking for extended range and reliability
- Secure and robust communication
- Widely adopted standard with a large ecosystem of devices
- Interoperability between certified devices
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open standard with a large and diverse ecosystem of manufacturers
- Excellent low-power performance for battery-operated devices
- Robust and self-healing mesh networking capabilities
Unique Value: A reliable, low-power, and scalable wireless network for connecting a wide variety of smart home devices.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Deploying a large network of battery-powered sensors throughout a home for security and automation.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- High-bandwidth applications like video streaming.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more open and diverse ecosystem of devices compared to Z-Wave, and better low-power performance and mesh networking than Wi-Fi for many smart home applications.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Zigbee is a standard, so there are no direct costs for consumers. Costs are associated with purchasing Zigbee-certified devices and a hub.
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