The Z-Wave Alliance


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The Z-Wave Alliance is a global consortium of 300+ companies creating products and services powered by Z-Wave.

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Residential Technologies

Z-Wave Source Code project complete, open to members

Dec. 14, 2022
The Z-Wave Source Code Project opens development of Z-Wave and enables members to contribute code to shape the future of the protocol under the supervision of the new OS Work ...
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Security Executives

Z-Wave Alliance announces new board of directors for 2023

Dec. 5, 2022
The Z-Wave Alliance, the Standards Development Organization (SDO) dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave technology, today announces the newly elected Z-Wave Alliance...
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Smart Home

Z-Wave Alliance surpasses 4,000 certified devices

June 17, 2022
Milestone achieved on the heels of first Z-Wave Long Range certified devices hitting the market
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Smart Home

Z-Wave Alliance releases 2022 'State of the Ecosystem Report'

Jan. 4, 2022
Report provides data on smart home device ownership by demographic, product type, installation preference, and more
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Residential Technologies

Z-Wave Alliance formalizes Standards Development Organization

Aug. 25, 2020
Founding members include Alarm.com, ASSA ABLOY, Leedarson, Ring, Silicon Labs, StratIS and Qolsys
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CES

Z-Wave Alliance members showcase products at CES 2020

Jan. 7, 2020
New innovations in smart home, security and energy detection
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Residential Technologies

Silicon Labs and Z-Wave Alliance to open Z-Wave Spec as a wireless standard

Jan. 2, 2020
With this change, semiconductor and software suppliers will be able to join the Z-Wave ecosystem
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Smart Home

Z-Wave Alliance adds Vivint to Board of Directors

Dec. 2, 2019
Vivint Smart Home joins existing Alliance BOD members ADT, Alarm.com, ASSA ABLOY, Ingersoll Rand Nexia Intelligence, Jasco Products, Leedarson, LG Uplus, Nortek Security & Control...
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Smart Home

Ring joins Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors

Aug. 28, 2019
Company joins ADT, Alarm.com, ASSA ABLOY, Ingersoll Rand Nexia Intelligence, Jasco Products, Leedarson, LG Uplus, Nortek Security & Control, Silicon Labs and SmartThings as Principal...
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Smart Home

Z-Wave Alliance releases enhanced device certification

July 29, 2019
New Z-Wave Plus v2 certification ensures even stronger interoperability, security, and ease of install for end users

Articles & News

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Learn how sub-GHz frequencies lead to better communication, battery life and more inside the modern smart home.
Smart Home

Sub-GHz: A Critical Piece of the Smart Home Puzzle

Oct. 12, 2022
How the frequencies lead to better communication, battery life and more
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The Matter interoperability protocol has garnered massive interest from some of the smart home industry's heaviest hitters.
Residential Technologies

Why Matter Matters

Feb. 11, 2022
Inside one of the hottest smart home trends at CES: Device interoperability
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Take a closer look at 5 key trends exposed at CES 2021.
According to ADT, the U.S. leads all other nations in smart home security installations, with internet-enabled systems installed in nearly one in five households.
Smart Home

Key security takeaways from the Z-Wave Alliance State of the Ecosystem Report

Aug. 24, 2020
When it comes to security integration, smart home opportunities have never been stronger
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Z-Wave Alliance Executive Director Mitchell Klein sees a convergence between the DIYers and the consumers who prefer the white glove experience of their entire security system being set up and monitored for them.
Residential Technologies

How to Make Smart Home Installs Easier

Aug. 10, 2020
Four ways security integrators can maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing future truck rolls
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CES 2020 will be held Jan. 7-10 in Las Vegas.
CES

Editor's Note: Get a Glimpse of What’s Next at CES

Nov. 12, 2019
Here’s a sneak preview of some of the security products and technologies that will be making news in January
Security Business caught up with Z-Wave Alliance Executive Director Mitchell Klein to stay up to date on the latest trends and news when it comes to Z-Wave.
Smart Home

Z-Wave Trends: A Closer Look

Sept. 13, 2019
Q&A with Mitchell Klein of the Z-Wave Alliance
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Even with DIY products, there is an opportunity for dealers and integrators to provide ongoing support.
Smart Home

Smart Home Service

Aug. 13, 2018
Even with DIY products, there is an opportunity for dealers and integrators to provide ongoing support
SD&I's Aug. 2017 cover story examines how technology’s massive impact on residential security businesses is transforming the traditional alarm dealer’s go-to-market strategy
Residential Technologies

Smart Homes: The Ultimate Disruptor

Aug. 11, 2017
SD&I's Aug. 2017 cover story examines how technology’s massive impact on residential security businesses is transforming the traditional alarm dealer’s go-to-market strategy

Videos & Resources

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1-on-1 with Mitch Klein of the Z-Wave Alliance

Feb. 21, 2023
We caught up with Mitch Klein, Executive Director of the Z-Wave Alliance at their #CES2023 booth to chat about the latest Z-Wave protocols, Matter and more.

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CES

Z-Wave Alliance Hosts Interactive Smart Home Pavilion at CES 2019

Jan. 29, 2019
Alliance also announces first Z-Wave ecosystem report
Smart Home

Z-Wave Alliance Hosts 30+ Leading Smart Home Brands in Z-Wave Pavilion at CES

Jan. 9, 2018
Pavilion includes a walk-through demo home running on the Nexia platform that works with the Google Assistant and 30+ smart home brands launching new products
Home

Z-Wave Alliance introduces new members, products and developments at ISC West 2017

April 19, 2017
Z-Wave Pavilion included innovative smart home security products
The Z-Wave Alliance, as of April 2, 2017, will require strict and uniform adoption of a new security protocol for all Z-Wave devices receiving certification.
Alarms & Monitoring

Mandatory security implementation for all Z-Wave certified IoT devices takes effect today

April 2, 2017
Per the Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors vote in November 2016, all Z-Wave devices submitted for certification will include new advanced Security 2 (S2) framework
Alarms & Monitoring

Z-Wave touts UL component recognition and hacker-proof security features at ISC West 2016

March 30, 2016
With the only mesh network to receive UL recognition, the Z-Wave Alliance will demo the latest smart security products and discuss new IoT security upgrades
Alarms & Monitoring

Z-Wave Alliance names industry vet Mitchell Klein as new executive director

Sept. 3, 2015
With over 20 years of leadership in the CE and smart home channels, Klein takes leadership reigns at pivotal point in Z-Wave growth
Integrators

Z-Wave sees further acceleration, announces mid-year milestones

June 22, 2015
Z-Wave Alliance membership passes 325 companies as it continues to grow the smart home ecosystem
From IoT cloud solutions to complimentary devices like smoke and water sensors, Z-Wave Alliance members exhibit smart home security innovations in first-ever ISC West pavilion.
Associations, Research & Training Organizations

Z-Wave Alliance dominates Smart Home security solutions

April 7, 2015
From IoT cloud solutions to complimentary devices like smoke and water sensors, Z-Wave Alliance members exhibit smart home security innovations in first-ever ISC West pavilion...
Mark Walters, chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance.
Alarm Systems & Intrusion Detection

Special Focus: Monitoring--Z-Wave, All the Rage

June 11, 2013
Popularity continues for this home control protocol