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    • The Z-Wave Alliance


    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About The Z-Wave Alliance

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

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    https://z-wavealliance.org/

    Products and Press Releases

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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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    Z-Wave State of the Ecosystem Report
    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

    Mitchell Klein
    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

    Avi Rosenthal
    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

    Mitchell Klein
    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

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

    Paul Rothman
    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

    Paul Rothman
    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

    Staff Reports
    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

    Paul Rothman
    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
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    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