Zigbee & Z-Wave

Zigbee and Z-Wave are low-power, short-range wireless communication protocols designed primarily for IoT and smart home devices such as sensors, lights, locks, and thermostats. Both operate on mesh network topologies where devices can relay signals through each other to extend range, making them well suited for environments with many small, battery-powered devices spread across a space. Zigbee operates in the 2.4 GHz band and is an open standard, while Z-Wave operates in sub-GHz frequencies (around 900 MHz) and is managed by a single industry alliance. Both are widely used in home automation and building management systems.