Z-Wave and Zigbee

Z-Wave and Zigbee are low-power wireless mesh protocols used in smart home and building automation devices.

What is Z-Wave and Zigbee?

Zigbee runs on IEEE 802.15.4, typically at 2.4 GHz; Z-Wave uses sub-GHz bands (868 MHz in Europe). Both are now complemented by the Matter standard.

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