Events
Agenda Announced for Z-Wave Alliance Summit & Unplug Fest 2025
Event takes place October 28-30, 2025, in Carlsbad, California.
Z-Wave Alliance
News
Z-Wave Protocol Certification Achieved by Silicon Labs and Trident IoT
Certification ensures that all products developed on their platforms maintain the required levels of interoperability.
News
Z-Wave Alliance Releases 2024B Specification Updates and New Accelerator Membership Level
The new Accelerator Membership Level is aimed at empowering startups and young companies in the IoT ecosystem.
CES
New Z-Wave Alliance Ballroom at CES 2025 to Host Panels and Exhibits
The ballroom will serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and industry insight at the show.
News
Home Assistant Founder Joins Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors
Paulus Schoutsen, founder of Home Assistant and Nabu Casa, is the newest member of the Board.
News
Z-Wave Alliance Announces Release of 2024A Spec and a New Z-Wave Reference Application Design
The 2024A Z-Wave Specification Package includes new User Credential Command Class features, as well as new User Credential Control Specifications.
News
Z-Wave Alliance to Release of Z-Wave Long Range Specification for European Market
Z-Wave Alliance members operating within Europe will soon be able to capitalize on the features and benefits of ZWLR.
News
Z-Wave Alliance Announces New Board of Directors and Core Initiatives for 2024
The Alliance will also host two sanctioned events in 2024.
CEDIA Show
Z-Wave Alliance Hosts Smart Home Sessions at CEDIA Expo 2023
The three sessions will help attendees analyze new markets and get up to speed on the protocols that define the smart home landscape.
News
Z-Wave Alliance Announces Two New Membership Tiers
Enhanced membership structure provides for greater inclusivity and innovation.
News
Research: Z-Wave Alliance Releases 2023 Ecosystem Report
The 2023 report unveils rich data on global smart home device ownership by region, demographic, product type, installation preference, and more.
News
Z-Wave Source Code Project is Now Complete
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...
News
Z-Wave Alliance Announces New Board of Directors for 2023
Amazon takes seat at the head of the table; assumes role of chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors.
News
LEXI Joins the Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors
Company provides a bridge between ecosystems, protocols, and smart device brands.
News
Z-Wave Alliance Asserts CEDIA Presence Via Panel Session, Abundant Pavilion
Showcasing the latest advancements in Z-Wave technology
News
Z-Wave Alliance Surpasses 4000 Certified Devices
HOPPE AG is the Alliance member that hit that magic milestone.
News
First Z-Wave Long Range Certified Device Introduced — the Ecolink 700 Series Garage Door Controller
The new 700 Series Garage Door Controller from Ecolink is the first product to pass certification and include the Z-Wave Long Range specification.
News
Z-Wave Alliance to Host 5000-Square-Foot Pavilion and Smart House at CES 2022
With 15 member companies exhibiting, the Z-Wave Pavilion and Z-Wave Smart House will host the largest live display of new smart home devices at...
Blogs
CEDIA Shares: Z-Wave Alliance
Z-Wave Alliance gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2021 exhibit.
CEDIA Show
Z-Wave Alliance Hosts Smart Home Influencers Panel at CEDIA Expo 2021
Experts will discuss the future and evolution of the smart home as legacy protocols and ecosystems combine with new initiatives.
News
Vivint Smart Home Joins Z-Wave Alliance Announces as Principal Member
Membership also includes a seat on the organization’s Board of Directors.
Behind the Business
A Healthy Market for Wellness
With Covid-19 shining a light on health and longevity, the health and wellness market looks stronger than ever.
Connectivity
New Z-Wave Long Range Specification Offers 4x Range
Z-Wave Long Range offers 4x wireless range, 10x node scalability for larger network support, 10-year coin cell battery life, and maintains Z-Wave backward compatibility...
CEDIA Show
CEDIA Shares 2020: Z-Wave Alliance
Z-Wave Alliance shares why home technology professionals should visit its booth at CEDIA Expo 2020.
CEDIA Show
CEDIA Expo Possible Product Preview
A look at what you would have seen on the floor of the Denver Convention Center and what you may see in the virtual...
News
Z-Wave Alliance Formalizes Standards Development Organization
With non-profit incorporation complete, the Alliance will develop the Z-Wave standard under new member-driven structure made up of workgroups and committees to continue technical,...
News
Z-Wave Alliance Releases 2020 State of the Ecosystem Report
The 2020 report collects data and insight from experts on smart home and connected technology, across the globe.
Events
Z-Wave Alliance Launches New Webinar Series
Series hosted by its members to offer education, training, and insight around hot topics in Z-Wave and the larger smart home and IoT ecosystem.
News
Research: Smart Homes for the Masses
What a fragmented smart home sector must do to go mainstream in 2020.
Automation
Xunison Introduces Three New Smart Home Hubs
New X-Brain is compatible with Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices.
News
Silicon Labs and Z-Wave Alliance Expand Smart Home Ecosystem
With this change, semiconductor and software suppliers will be able to join the Z-Wave ecosystem.
News
Z-Wave Alliance Welcomes Vivint Smart Home to Board of Directors
Vivint Smart Home joins Alliance leadership as a Principal Member.
Behind the Business
Mitchell Klein: Always Something New
A profile of the 2019 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Events
Z-Wave Alliance Hosts Annual Fall Summit
Held in Austin, the three-day event explores future trends, technology updates, and other topics impacting Z-Wave and larger IoT ecosystem stakeholders.
News
Z-Wave Alliance Adds Ring to its Board of Directors
Ring joins Alliance leadership as a Principal Member.
CEDIA Show
CEDIA Shares: Z-Wave Alliance
Mitchell Klein shares the Z-Wave Alliance's plans for CEDIA Expo 2019.
Awards
Mitchell Klein Honored as the 2019 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Recipient
Mitchell Klein has been chosen as this year’s CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Klein will be honored at the CEDIA Expo Opening Keynote hosted...
News
Z-Wave Alliance Promotes Enhanced Certification for Next-Gen Devices
With 3000+ certified products in the ecosystem, the new Z-Wave Plus v2 certification ensures stronger interoperability, security, and ease of install for end users.
Internet of Things
Z-Wave Alliance Releases Ecosystem Report
Also hosts interactive smart home pavilion at CES 2019
News
Z-Wave Alliance Hosts Fall Summit 2018
Features an opening keynote from Google on the future of intelligent interactions.
Automation
Three New Products from Hogar Controls
Z-Wave Alliance member adds to its line of control products.